#wreck

Michel Braunstein

Jul 5, 2018
1 min

Satil Wreck Pic in Maxim Magazine NY, USA

My image of the Satil wreck, located in Eilat, Red Sea was published in the very sexy American “Maxim” magazine for men, in an article about Israel (July-August 2018 issue). Michel Braunstein #wreck

Zenobia Wreck Photo-Article in “Ocean” Diving Mag – Czech Republic

Michel Braunstein

Oct 21, 2017
1 min

Zenobia Wreck Photo-Article in “Ocean” Diving Mag – Czech Republic

My photo-article about the famous Zenobia wreck in Cyprus, was published in the fall issue (October 2017) of the “Ocean” diving magazine Czech Republic on five pages. Michel Braunstein #Cyprus #Czech #wreck #Zenobia

Over 200 Divers on the Satil Wreck – Image Gallery

Michel Braunstein

Oct 2, 2014
1 min

Over 200 Divers on the Satil Wreck – Image Gallery

On Sept. 12th, a live broadcast featuring an amazing dive operation involving over 200 divers, 26 diving instructors, 32 production members and 12 professional photographers on the Satil wreck in Eilat, Red Sea, Israel. See also the (recorded) live broadcast here Nicolas Barraque’s Satil Panorama with over 200 divers sitting on the wreck #divingwomen #RedSea #wreck

200 Divers Breaking a Guinness Record in Live

Michel Braunstein

Sep 13, 2014
1 min

200 Divers Breaking a Guinness Record in Live

Producer: David Pilosof Dive Manager: Nir Avni Assistant Producer: Sharon Rainis Director: Ram Gil Panoramic photographer: Nicolas Barraque Underwater Videographers: Christian Petron, Boaz Samorai, Shay Samorai Satellite transmission by SatLink Michel Braunstein #RedSea #SharonRainis #wreck

Michel Braunstein

Jul 5, 2014
1 min

Discovery of the Dunraven Wreck in 1981

This documentary from the BBC was filmed in 1980-81 and relates the mystery of the Red Sea wreck, the Dunraven. It was discovered by the local dive center in Sharm El Sheikh. Some of the pioneers who dived the famous wreck for the first time, were Howard Rosenstein, the caricaturist Shlomo Cohen, both on the image above. #RedSea #wreck

Michel Braunstein

Jan 1, 2014
1 min

Inside the Zenobia Wreck – Cyprus

The Zenobia is one of the most famous wreck dive in the world, which has sealed her place wreck dives Hall of Fame. The MS Zenobia sunk in 1980 at 1500 meters of Larnaca shores, in Cyprus. Laying at 42 meters depth, the inner part is amazing but should be accessed only with an experienced guide because it’s easy to get in, but not always as easy to find the exit…. The photo equipment used underwater was: GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition for the underwater footage together with a re

Sinking and First Dive on the Nemesis III in Cyprus

Michel Braunstein

Dec 26, 2013
1 min

Sinking and First Dive on the Nemesis III in Cyprus

Diving centers in Cyprus, together with municipalities, Cyprus Tourism Office and the European community have bought 4 old boats in order to sink them and create artificial reefs. The first boat of the series, named Nemesis III was sunken on December 20st, 2013, just before Christmas, off the coast of Protaras. Many boats were around to celebrate the event. It was an important event for Cyprus as it will help to bring tourists to the island. Tourism is one of Cyprus main inco

Michel Braunstein

Nov 20, 2013
2 min

Making of an Image by Johannes Felten

I sometimes prefer to make photo-reportages showing underwater photographers at work, rather than going out to take pictures of the sea-life itself. During the last Red Sea shoot-out, I had the chance to take part in some underwater photo productions with famous photographers. The first, Viktor Lyagushkin, whom I’ve related to in this previous post and this time Johannes Felten for whom I’ve shot the following pictures during two dives with him. Set 1: Just below the surface

The Sinking and the First Dive on The Hermenegildo Capelo Frigate

Michel Braunstein

Jul 3, 2013
1 min

The Sinking and the First Dive on The Hermenegildo Capelo Frigate

Scuttling of the Hermenegildo Capelo Frigate video by Ocean Revival. The sinking took two minutes and eight seconds, on a beautiful day off the coast of Algarve in Portugal. The first dive on the Frigate happened one hour after the scuttling. 17 GoPros were set up at differnt points of view on the Frigate which gives a complete vue of the Hermenegildo Capelo scuttling. Amazing! Former Frigate’s Commander, Admiral Brito e Abreu visits the Frigate for the last time, just before

Arctic Diving in Lofoten Islands – Norway – Underwater Photo Gallery

Michel Braunstein

Sep 10, 2012
1 min

Arctic Diving in Lofoten Islands – Norway – Underwater Photo Gallery

Pictures shot in Norway’s freezing sea, in the splendid Lofoten Islands. Thes islands used to be inhabitated by the Vickings before they left to England. Lofoten waters are well known from the fishermen because of the large quantity of fishes. There are now less fishes than in the early 20st Century when over 1000 fishermen boats used to anchor in Lofoten. Still, the underwater life is rich, many species can be found there. In the winter, it’s also possible to go to swim with

Red Sea Shoot-Out Photographers Meeting – Underwater Photo Gallery

Michel Braunstein

Dec 1, 2010
1 min

Red Sea Shoot-Out Photographers Meeting – Underwater Photo Gallery

It’s fascinating to dive together with all the Red Sea Shoot-out underwater photographers during the last common dive at the Satil wreck in Eilat. It’s sometimes very crowdy but it’s always funny. #models #RedSea #UnderwaterPhotographers #wreck

Michel Braunstein

Sep 9, 2009
2 min

Diving Fernando de Noronha – Part 2

August 2009 Facts All year round, you can have great quality dives thought to be the most magnificent of the South American continent. The water has a pleasant average temperature of 26°C. The visibility is outstanding, ranging from 25 to 45 meters. During the months of September and October, the visibility is at its best. You won’t find there coral or microscopic life as it exists in the Indian Ocean. The underwater world of Noronha is interesting mainly for its volcanic roc

Zenobia Wreck in Cyprus – Underwater Photo Gallery

Michel Braunstein

Jul 9, 2009
1 min

Zenobia Wreck in Cyprus – Underwater Photo Gallery

The Zenobia is a huge and splendid wreck which is the pride of Cyprus divers. See also the Diving the Zenobia article #Cyprus #wreck #Zenobia

Michel Braunstein

Jun 9, 2009
2 min

Diving the Zenobia, Cyprus

Located at 10 minutes from Larnaca in Cyprus, the Zenobia wreck is impressive. She’s 172 meters long and 25 meters wide. She’s laying on her left side at a depth of 42 meters. The ship’s right side is at 17 meter under the sea surface. Since she’s situated at approximately 1.5 km (0.5 marine miles) from the coast, the only way to reach her is by boat. A couple of clubs are offering diving trips. The Zenobia Diving Center, the largest diving club, has purchased the Zenobia aft

Red Sea Wide-Angle Pictures, Eilat, Israel – Underwater Photo Gallery

Michel Braunstein

Jun 15, 2007
1 min

Red Sea Wide-Angle Pictures, Eilat, Israel – Underwater Photo Gallery

#Eilat #Israel #RedSea #wreck

Red Sea Macro Pictures, Eilat, Israel – Underwater Photo Gallery

Michel Braunstein

Jun 13, 2007
1 min

Red Sea Macro Pictures, Eilat, Israel – Underwater Photo Gallery

#Eilat #Israel #RedSea #wreck

Michel Braunstein

Dec 30, 2002
4 min

Diving trip in Palau – Micronesia

Palau, the Kingdom of the Rocky Islands January 2002 When you reach Palau from the air, it is like getting inside a postcard. Its beauty is just like a dream. From the plane, you discover the deep blue see with green spots. The spots are getting bigger when getting closer; they are called the “Rock Islands”. You can only remain breathless when watching the scene. Far to the southwest of Micronesia (West of the Philippines), the Republic of Belau (the traditional name) consist

Nikonos V Era Red Sea Pictures in Eilat, Israel – Underwater Photo Gallery

Michel Braunstein

Oct 13, 1999
1 min

Nikonos V Era Red Sea Pictures in Eilat, Israel – Underwater Photo Gallery

#dolphins #Eilat #RedSea #wreck

Old Nikonos V Red Sea Pictures in Sinai, Egypt – Underwater Photo Gallery

Michel Braunstein

Oct 13, 1999
1 min

Old Nikonos V Red Sea Pictures in Sinai, Egypt – Underwater Photo Gallery

#wreck #RedSea #Egypt #dolphins #mantaray