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MonaD

Name

MonaD

Personal Description

OWSI in Luxemourg, I love diving, especially in South East Asia. My Oly E-410 loves to get wet with me!! I love underwater photography as you can be endlessly creative concerning lightning and angles. I never found such a rainbow of colours anywhere else.

Gender

female

Birthday

1970-05-15

Nationality

Luxembourg

Languages Spoken

english, french, german, spanish, luxembourgish

Certification Level

Instructor or above

First Certified in

2000

Approximate total dives

over 500

Dives in the last 12 months

50-500

Available to dive

during my holidays

Favourite Dive Sites

the next one

Favourite Critters

all

Gear Owned

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Articles

Lembeh : In search of the Holy GrailLembeh : In search of the Holy Grail
It is a strange feeling to get back to a place such as Lembeh. Six months ago, it took me by surprise. My camera overheated at every dive. I was overwhelmed by all these new critters .
Selayar - a remote diving paradise in SulawesiSelayar - a remote diving paradise in Sulawesi
Selayar is a hidden paradise for divers, located off the southern end of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Night

Night

This tiny cuttlefish stayed close to the corals. I took advantage of ashort moment when it ventured a few cm. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp November '07 - Open

Need a new hair cut?

Need a new hair cut?

One of the many frogfish, you'll encounter in Lembeh. I love the impression in his eyes. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open

A lovely couple

A lovely couple

Lizardfish are quite common. Here I was struck by the bright colours and their nice smiles ... Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Taken with Olympus E-410 in Ikelite Housing with single DS125 strobe.
Photocomp December '07 - Open

The Feather Beauty

The Feather Beauty

I love featherstars, as they move like Hollywood Stars. This one coudn't decide whether to hide or open up its arms. Photographed at Selayar Housereef, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp February '08 - Open

You can't find me!

You can't find me!

When I go through the frogfish photos I wonder how many we haven't noticed as they are really great in disguising and hiding. BTW :colour cafe combined with pink are this seasons' highlight! Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open

On the dark side

On the dark side

This Xenocrab was actually quite deep. I tried some different strobe setting to give it that mysterious look. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open

Xeno

Xeno

My first sighting of a Xenocrab in Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp November '07 - Open

Upside Down

Upside Down

Again a common critter: a beautiful nudibranch. I was happy to find it in an interesting pose. Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Photocomp December '07 - Open

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