Michel Braunstein 1 Posted February 6, 2013 A must to see! Phototeam.Pro led by Vitya Lyagushkin at work in the most extreme conditions together with Natalie Avseenko swimming naked with belugas in water at minus 2 degrees Centirade!! This post includes the fascinating movie with the making of. http://www.michelbraunstein.com/phototeam-pro/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
water buffalo 13 Posted February 6, 2013 Now there's one tough scientist. And here I stop diving when the water temp reaches 60 degrees. With a 5 mil. And a vest. And a hood. I'm such a baby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSwims 31 Posted February 6, 2013 Do they mention anywhere in the video that the Belugas are captive? Cheers, Jim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loftus 42 Posted February 6, 2013 Bet you can't tell whether it's a male or female, person that is...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
water buffalo 13 Posted February 6, 2013 Bet you can't tell whether it's a male or female, person that is...... Really? There was no doubt in my mind... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loftus 42 Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Really? There was no doubt in my mind... There has to be some serious shrinkage; a eunuch maybe. Edited February 6, 2013 by loftus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aquapaul 26 Posted February 7, 2013 Wow, tough person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gavinparsons 1 Posted February 11, 2013 While I'm happy to admit the girl is extremely tough and daring to get into water that cold without a drysuit, I find this place abhorent. Those beluga whales are captive animals. There was a spate of underwater photographers going to this place and taking similar pictures (not naked) a couple of years back, not long after I'd seen wild beluga whales in Churchill Manitoba. These captive animals are in a prison and there is no need for them to be. Yes there is ice and snow, but would anyone be making oooh and ah noises and saying how wonderful the pictures where if it was dolphins in a dolphinarium? I hope not. As photographers we are constantly reminded not to touch coral or damage marine life just for a picture. Well this is the same thing. Just becase we can put beluga whales into captivity and have naked women swim with them for a picture, doesn't mean we should. Belugas, like all cetaceans should be in the wild. There are plenty of places to see and swim with wild dolphins and whales on their terms. So if you want to photograph belugas do it in the wild. If you want a naked woman with them Photoshop her in and stop tormenting these beautiful animals. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RWBrooks 26 Posted February 12, 2013 I don't get it. Why? The main cover photo is clearly taken in captivity and therefore negates the instant wow factor. I think she's frozen her but off for no good reason 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jayshooting 0 Posted February 13, 2013 sure those whales got quit the surprise lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
