Tuesday, 8th December 2009
Deep Vertigo
by Michael Anderson
This is the wreck of the Taiyo, a 300 foot long fishing boat that crashed and sank on it's maiden voyage. The ship went down backwards VERTICALLY against a massive reef. The bow is only 5 feet under the surface, and you can swim directly over it. As you look straight down to the stern nearly 300 feet into the abyss, you feel as though you are floating in outer space, hovering over the ship, trying your hardest to keep the powerful sense of vertigo at bay.
Michael Anderson
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Deep Vertigo by Michael Anderson was photo of the day on Tuesday, 8th December 2009. It is tagged Adventure, Boats, Underwater. You can leave a comment below.
16 Comments
Davey
Looks like fun. Lucky you. Great photo!
mike
Wow, 300 feet is like 25 houses stacked deep. That is a long way down.
Photos by Nik
Beautiful shot, you are a master and can’t wait to see more of your work
how ever where Does the wreck of taiyo lie?
ziggy
Good lord, that’s awesome. I felt slightly queasy just reading your description. The picture captures what your words describe beautifully. Wonderful sense of depth, giving the ocean water a velvet-like texture. I can almost see the stars. Congrats on a wonderful photo.
michael anderson
Nik,
Sorry, I forgot to include the location. The wreck lies on the southern edge of Marovo Lagoon in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. The Solomons are a true wilderness paradise, the last frontier for travel in the South Pacific. The reefs have some of the greatest biodiversity in the world and since there is very little tourist infrastructure, the islands are a dream destination for those seeking real adventure in the South Seas. Monitor Lizards roam the beaches, shark callers still practice their ancient art, and dense rainforests cloak the slopes of smoking volcanoes. It’s a stunning landscape both above and below the surface of the sea.
-Mike
paul whitton
Your to right about the solomon’s, I visited about 112 ears ago and to this day still cant stop talking about it!! in all my years of travel I have never been taken back as much by landscapes both above and below the sea, not to mention the people! great shot Mike, you have inspired me to return. and congrats on making the cut!
paul.
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WoW, nice comp.
Pauline Jones
Cool shot but as for going to the Solomons, it’s probably not a good idea if you want them to remain a paradise. Tourism isn’t good for these areas; the best way to respect this beautiful place is to leave it well alone.
Wanda Krack
Great shot and thanks for the information. It’s good to know there is still unspoiled areas on this beautiful planet!
Ellen Empson
Great choice by the Editors at Earthshots! This is fascinating.
I just happen to be a shipwreck buff so HATS off to this great image!!!
Marie Dunphy Harding
Beautiful shot of this fine sanctuary, many thanks for sharing.
renee
Michael, this is a very stunning shot I just cant help myself to keep and looking at it, well done and thank you for sharing!
Malta photography
Great shot indeed and very good description. It really shows that you do it with passion. Great work
Grete
Incredible and amazing photography. Thanks for the excellent description. Really you show your passion for adventure and photography!!! Congrats from Argentine.
SPAIN
fantastic
Argos
Absolutely amazing shot, no two ways about it!