Nakedwithoutcamera 0 Posted May 20, 2009 I did win a Medal & 2 Awards for 3 other shots, but they were land shots, not dive related. Christian's First Dive, Wakatobi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Williams 0 Posted May 21, 2009 Way to go Ellen! Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scubamoose 0 Posted May 21, 2009 Great work Ellen!!! Karel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timmoranuk 10 Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Wow, what a terrific place to do your first dive. Well done Christian! And Ellen, it won't be long before Christian will be using your camera and then something like this will happen... (my son at 11 years old) Edited May 21, 2009 by Timmoranuk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nakedwithoutcamera 0 Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Actually, I'm no relation to Christian. He and his family (I think they were from Germany) were on our boat in Wakatobi and they were snorkelers. Christian watched us and really wanted to try diving so his parents signed him up for a resort course and asked us to take a photo of him underwater to show to family and friends back home. I was more than happy to oblige. I could not believe this kid's buoyancy. He was a natural. My son is now 19 and I had him certified when he was almost 13. I think I have a photo of his first dive somewhere. Not as good as this one though. Thank you all for your kind comments. Edited May 21, 2009 by Nakedwithoutcamera Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randapex 0 Posted May 21, 2009 WTG Ellen! and such a nice story to go with the photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snaphappy 0 Posted May 21, 2009 It was a pleasure to share this experience with you Ellen! As I recall, Christian's family was from Switzerland and they were such a pleasure to meet. I've never seen a child beaming more brightly as when Christian did his first dive. Who wouldn't in Wakatobi!?!?!? This is a fantastic shot Ellen. A very big congratulations to you for receiving Honorable Mention! Robyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nakedwithoutcamera 0 Posted May 22, 2009 Yeah, that was indeed the trip of a lifetime Robyn. I had sooo much fun!!! I was so nervous taking that photo because I knew it had to be good. Afterall, I was just the stand-in for the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_nielsen 0 Posted May 22, 2009 Congrats Miss Ellen, yes I was there also, what a FANTASTIC TRIP..... god I hope I have the money and health to do it again some day....What fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ornate_wrasse 0 Posted May 22, 2009 Congrats on your Honorable Mention! The image really does warm the heart. Christian was one of the most well behaved 11 year old boys I've ever seen, and he certainly deserved to do his first dive at Wakatobi. It was indeed a pleasure to be on the boat with both he and his family. I found out that Christian's father used to work for Switzerland's version of the Internal Revenue Service. We definitely had some stories to share with each other about working for the government auditing tax returns :-) Keep up the good work, Ellen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nakedwithoutcamera 0 Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) Thanks Scott & Ellen. Christian & his family were indeed, very delightful people. I'm sure you and his dad did have some interesting stories to share. Edited May 22, 2009 by Nakedwithoutcamera Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
