Discovering Macro Wonders at Villa Markisa, Bali
Diving Expedition in Bali's Grimy Waters
In the heart of Southeast Asia, Bali is often associated with its renowned wreck dives and larger marine life. However, a hidden gem lies in the small town of Tulamben, home to the private bungalow retreat of Villa Markisa.
In January 2013, a fortunate diver embarked on an unforgettable journey, staying at Villa Markisa, a destination won as a prize for excelling in underwater photography. The author, captivated by the experience, shared their adventure in an article that highlights the villa's exceptional macro photography opportunities.
Night Diving Delights at Villa Markisa
The author's favourite diving experience on this trip was undeniably the night diving on the house reef at Villa Markisa. The macro and supermacro life at night is constantly on the move, offering an endless array of interesting subjects.
A Muck Diving Paradise
Much of the diving at Villa Markisa is muck diving, due to the very fine consistency of the sand. This type of diving provides opportunities to encounter rare critters, such as pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and more.
Influence of the Digital Era and a Passion for Underwater Photography
The author's passion for underwater photography was ignited by the digital era and the purchase of a Nikon D70 and Subal housing. This passion was further fuelled during the stay at Villa Markisa, where Christiane, the host, ensured the author had the opportunity to dive a variety of sights with fantastic macro photography opportunities.
Further Reading and Resources
For those inspired by the author's experience, further reading is available on the Ultimate Muck-Diving Critter List and Fascinating Creatures of the Pacific Northwest. The Underwater Photography Guide's gear can be purchased through Bluewater Photo & Video, the contact number for which is (310) 633-5052.
A Relaxing Atmosphere and a Change in Plans
The great diving and relaxing atmosphere at Villa Markisa changed the author's plans to visit different places and dive other areas of Bali. The author regrets not having more time at Villa Markisa to better learn the behaviour of the creatures seen.
A Top Destination for Macro and Supermacro Enthusiasts
While Bali is more famous for its wrecks and larger pelagic life, the nearby dive spots like Tulamben and its reefs offer good macro photography opportunities with critters such as pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and colourful reef fish, though not often cited as supermacro hotspots compared to destinations like Romblon in the Philippines or Komodo in Indonesia.
For macro and supermacro enthusiasts, Romblon (Philippines) is a top pick for rare tiny creatures, Moalboal (Philippines) for accessible sardine runs plus macro life, and Komodo (Indonesia) for diverse macro species in clear, current-rich waters. Wakatobi combines vibrant coral and macro biodiversity.
The author's website, sea-visions.net, provides more insights into this extraordinary underwater journey.
[1] Ultimate Muck-Diving Critter List [2] Fascinating Creatures of the Pacific Northwest [3] Bluewater Photo & Video [4] Romblon, Philippines [5] Wakatobi, Indonesia
- Villa Markisa in Tulamben, Bali, offers an exceptional opportunity for macro photography, providing a chance to win a stay as a prize for such excellence.
- Night diving on the house reef at Villa Markisa offers a plethora of interesting macro and supermacro life, making it a favorite for divers.
- Muck diving at Villa Markisa presents the chance to encounter rare critters like pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and more.
- The digital era and the purchase of photography gear, such as a Nikon D70 with a Subal housing, ignited the author's passion for underwater photography.
- Christiane, the host at Villa Markisa, ensures divers have the opportunity to explore a variety of sights with great macro photography opportunities.
- For those inspired by the author's experience, resources like the Ultimate Muck-Diving Critter List, Fascinating Creatures of the Pacific Northwest, and The Underwater Photography Guide can provide further knowledge.
- The relaxing atmosphere and great diving at Villa Markisa caused the author to reconsider their plans to explore other areas of Bali, regretting not having more time to better understand the behavior of the creatures seen.
- While Bali is known for its wrecks and pelagic life, nearby dive spots like Tulamben offer good macro photography opportunities with critters like pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and colorful reef fish.
- For macro and supermacro enthusiasts, destinations like Romblon in the Philippines, Moalboal in the Philippines, Komodo in Indonesia, and Wakatobi in Indonesia offer diverse macro species and vibrant coral biodiversity.
- Bluewater Photo & Video is a contact for purchasing gear recommended by The Underwater Photography Guide.
- The author's website, sea-visions.net, provides more insights into this extraordinary underwater journey, blending travel, sports (sports-betting is not mentioned in the context), home-and-garden, and lifestyle with a focus on underwater photography.
