Photo credit: For the bird's eye view of the Brunswick River @theundertow.ocean Kayak images @patchworks.eco @positivechangeformarinelife


Shot on @sonyalpha.anz A7IV


My new favourite place to freedive!


This time of year you can expect to find green, hawksbill and loggerhead turtles, leopard sharks, white spotted eagle rays, manta rays + so much more


There were so many leopard sharks that they seemed to be stumbling upon one another simply trying to navigate around the rocks There was a family of eagle rays (led by one of the largest I???ve seen) cruising around the shallows all of which were very relaxed. Then, every now and then Ted the loggerhead turtle would pop his giant noggin up to say hello We also had the usual green and hawksbill sea turtles cruising around, massive schools of fish life and a variety of other shark and ray species.


clear blue waters & friendly Leopard Sharks


Photograph: Brian Poo


Photograph: Lyn Pool


This beautiful big loggerhead let us cruise around with him for a while


Thanks for another round of stunning footage @finsandphotography


Photos: Lyn Pool


Thanks, Oscar Trisley Photography @oscarunderwater for the beautiful pic!


Thanks @letsgosurfingaustralia for the awesome photo.


Photo credit: @wildbyronseasafaris


Conditions were far from favourable and we weren???t optimistic we were even going to get the chance to get in the water, but thanks to the team at @sundivebyronbay we managed a morning scuba dive and it wasn???t until the very end of the dive, when I???d all but given up hope, that we finally saw one!


Diving with @apnea_art


Shot on @canonaustralia EOS R5 with RF15-35 F/2.8, @ikelite 200D housing 8-inch dome port, 15mm, Av 7.1, Tv 640, ISO 500


Sony a7S III | 16mm | f/8 | 1/500s | ISO 200


Swipe for some more details. I shoot with @sonyalpha.anz Sony a7riii inside a @seafrogs.com.hk housing.


The leopard shark numbers are insane!


Leopard Shark @ Julian Rocks, Nguthungulli, Byron Bay.


Image by @byron.bay.nsw


Taken on board @outoftheblueadventures Using @aquatech_imagingsolutions @seathroughthelensphotography


Shot with my Gopro4 and UR Pro filter, and a bit of Photoshop.


Get out to #julian_rocks with @sundivebyronbay for an amazing day diving.


Diving with @bluebaydivers


Photo 1 by @samuelhulbert92, photos 2,3,4,5,6,7 by @diegomusalem, edited by @_cecaz_


Stunning shot by @craigparryphotography


I was missing this so much , I can???t believe it, is the first time I do scuba diving in Aussie land after 4 1/2 years here, it???s been my dream but I made it happen perfect gift to myself on my Bday. yeeeeiiiiiiii my place to be under the water. Stunning place in Byron bay! One of the best dives that I have done I was not planning this but so far is the best of this trip. Unplanned things always are the best. I even didn???t know or heard before about this place, i always dreamed diving in the great barrier ( I???ll be there for sure ??) but Australia is not only the great barrier there is so many more awesome places to discover. I felt like a fish in the water again. I can't explain what it feels like to be underwater, it the best way to really disconnect from this world and explore another totally different, relaxed and terrific place.


@joshblankphotography


After a week of rain, I???m really missing the beautiful blue waters, and masses of leopard sharks we had last weekend. Take me back


Dive with @bluebaydivers and @venom_wildlife_adventures @byron.bay.nsw @byron.bay @nswmarineparks @canonaustralia @ikelite


Nguthungulli Reserve, Byron Bay


@sonyalpha Sony Alpha 7 III + 16-35mm F2.8 @aquatech_imagingsolutions Edge Housing


Photo by @davidp.robinson


Photo: Brian Pool


Diving with @blueseafaris


Sony 7s III | 16mm | f/4.5 | 1/250s | ISO 400


Photo taken by @jla088_mermaid out with @sundivebyronbay on the @gopro


Video taken by @jla088_mermaid on the @gopro .


Diving Julian rocks with @bluebaydivers Dive buddy @a.slonchak_photography


Dive with @bluebaydivers and @venom_wildlife_adventures @byron.bay @nswmarineparks @canonaustralia @ikelite @paditv @sharkconservation_australia @sharkguardian


There's actually a lot to still be learnt about these gorgeous creatures still. To help scientists understand their behaviour better, you can contribute by posting pictures of their left side on leopardshark.wildbook.org to try identifying them or even discovering you own new shark when diving at Julian Rocks.


Solid little trip, saw some insane thunderstorms and wind around the rocks


Hopefully you???ll have the opportunity to swim with these gentle souls one day, but for now enjoy these images captured from my recent visit to this special location.


We saw leopard sharks, turtles and a guitar shark at the end of the dive!


A leopard shark in Byron Bay gliding effortlessly along with a slow move of its amazing tail.


We had another couple of fantastic dives today, but it looks like the next few days will bring some wild weather. Fingers crossed it settles down quickly! @adriancoxphoto


Have met and seen some incredible humans and wildlife and shared incredible times with you all Thankyou ??


Big thank you to Luigi from @byronbaydivecentre for diving down deeper than I could and getting these incredible shots for me!


If anyone is up Byron Bay to GC way and wants to take up free diving, I would highly recommend to reach out to Julia or @scottwilsonimagery. The professionalism and care taking of making you feel comfortable but most importantly safe, has allowed me to push my PB depth to 21.5m.


You ever know what might happen on a dive, and after some questionable visibility it was such a treat to see


Another incredible weekend of running Freediving courses on the Gold Coast and Byron Bay - DM me to book in!


We Sow mantas and leopard sharks! Amaizing!


and our usual leopards and turtles came to say hi!


Manta Rays, leopard sharks, Eagle rays,turtles, lots of tropical fish.


Choppy on the surface, but fantastic diving: A Manta, lots of Eagle Rays, Leopard Sharks and a big school of Cownose Rays.


I took a couple of snaps as this cruiser continued its journey through the deep blue, the weathers been extremely hit & miss lately for free diving, but I???m looking forward to getting back out there soon


Remember that the ocean is home to many marine species and protect it as much as you can


Keen to share all the shots I got from this beautiful place. Never fails to amaze every time I visit.


It was like diving in an aquarium. Turtles, leopard sharks, manta rays, spotted eagle rays and cow nose rays. In my last turtle post I spoke about photographing a turtle coming up for air for the first time. Well, this is the second time. It goes without saying that I was in the right place at the right time because this photo has blown me out of the water. Practise makes perfect


I???ve never been happier in my life as I am today. I feel so blessed - thank you to everyone who continues to show support & interest in my work  I can???t wait for what???s ahead for the rest of the leopard shark season!


Julian Rocks is located approx. 2.5km off Main Beach, Byron Bay. They're a bunch of rocks that you wouldn't even think harbours a diverse range of marine life due to the mix of temperate and tropical waters that hit the rocks. Surf's not bad either ???


I've had a few people say that this Turtle looks like he is serving a tennis ball or swimming freestyle, I think he is recognising his handsomeness and simply taking an old fashioned bow.


Thanks to all my divers, and a HUGE thanks to the crew from Byron Bay Dive Centre for making us feel safe and welcome at your shop and for the very adventurous beach launches! We hope to show you the same hospitality when you head up our way!


Our guide, @waveofwellness , who has snorkeled all over the world, said it???s the best she???s ever seen! We???ll be heading back soon!


Hopefully these guys will be waiting for us out there again when the ocean has settled a bit...


Hopefully the weather is collaborative and we can keep hanging with these guys in the next few days with @sundivebyronbay.


I have swam with over 12 species of Shark in my journey as an underwater wildlife & ocean photographer, when I???m down there swimming & engaging with these sharks all sense of preexisting fear is eradicated by face value connection. I can???t help by look at them with compassion knowing the darkness thats shed over particular species. The greatest despite of fear is being scared of something you???ve never approached or tried.


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At least I saw some leopard sharks from the surface mostly, and some Spotted Eagle Rays which were really beautiful.


Steve Irwin (crocodile hunter) died in September 4 2006 in a accident with a Australian Bull Ray.


We had the best day at Julian rocks with amazing warm blue water and so much marine life!


Both species can grow up to 3.5 metres or more and both are grey to bronze on the back with dusky tips on the pelvic and pectoral fins. One way of definitely telling the difference is that a dusky has a ridge running between its two dorsal fins. But this is difficult to pick from photos or videos taken from below the shark. A diver needs to be above the shark to detect the ridge.


Tourists often get to experience the curious nature of humpbacks when they spy hop next to a boat. This is just to check out what all the fuss is above the surface of the water.


Often unpredictable, the underwater world showcase natural spectacles of a rare beauty on a daily basis. I think it???s worth protecting, don???t you think?


Some windy weather the last few days made photography a tad harder today but Photograph taken at #julianrocks #byronbay whilst diving with @byronbaydivecentre


#julianrocks #byronbay @sundivebyronbay @nauticamhousings @nikonaustralia


Hawksbill turtles are critically endangered, however are not recognised in NSW as a threatened species. This needs to change. Globally hawksbill turtles are hunted for their unique carapace (shell) to make tortoise shell products. Most haven???t had a chance to reproduce which leads to a reduction in their populations. It???s time to boycott tortoise shell products and eliminate the trade. The trade is illegal in Australia but not in surrounding countries. We think that this shell looks much better displayed on Gino rather than on ourselves. Also, be sure to check out @australian_seabird_rescuecc to read all about the beautiful little loggerhead, neve who was released as well


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Living in Byron Bay for 6 years, and believe it or not, this is the first time I had done this whale tour!!!! CRAZY RIGHT??? I've been lucky to see these beautiful creatures every year when they pass through Byron Bay, but only from a distance. ?


Check the moment a Wobbegong shark passes underneath the grey nurse shark, and a nice angle from another cool shark! loos scary but they are harmless! Beautiful noble creatures of the ocean!


Their east coast population is critically endangered. We were surrounded by 20 (might be 10% of the entire NSW subpopulation?!) circling us this morning. Thanks @sundivebyronbay for another incredible dive!


Lots of marine life to see: sharks, turtles, sting rays,colourful fish!


Thank you to @JBlank_Photography for this awesome pic. For prints visit @JBlank_Photography or visit @scubaprints


Photo taken by the great underwater photographer Simone Caprodossi!


Grey nurse sharks grow to at least 3.6 metres in length. ??They are slow but strong swimmer and generally more active at night. They used to have a bad repurtation due to their fierce looks and this led to some indiscriminate hunting of the species but now we know they are harmless if unprovoked.??This species of shark is particularly vulnerable to overfishing due to its low reproduction rate. The australia east coast population is listed as critically endangered, i could not find a consensus on their numbers but most sources are around the 1000-1400 individuals left.


Great condition today for snorkelling and diving.


Photograph by Brian Pool


The experience was mesmerising, exciting, and truly memorable. To see these gorgeous apex predators in their natural habitat and to share that moment with them, is something I???ll never forget.


I feel so lucky to have had the pleasure of passing by them, I find them very graceful


. A selfie with a beautiful Leopard shark, what else can I wish for.


As I was swimming in the shallows of the Nursery I was lucky enough to find 2 dolphins sharing a meal I was so excited


It elegantly glided in circles below us. Incredible experience!


Here is a beautiful Porcupine Fish taken in the Nursery at Julian Rocks


It was epic. Grey nurse sharks, leopard sharks, turtles and wobbegongs just to name a few. Jess was great!! Thanks also to the Skipper and our guide Jo!


This little guys name is Thurston, he???s a green turtle, and a mighty good looking one. We love our local marine life in Byron Bay. Beautiful picture taken by @alexkyddphoto


Sunset over Byron from the south end with my ? @lievanna


We love leopard shark season, warm water and sunshine


I love being reminded of the beauty of this planet and why I always want to live somewhere near the ocean


I got to dive with leopard sharks for the first time yesterday!


A friendly Leopard Shark ?


Summer diving is back on and the forecast looks great for the next four days!


There are many factors that go into photographing a nice split shot. In addition to correctly positioning the waterline, it???s also important to optimise your camera settings, lighting and angle of shooting for the best possible outcome. The margin for error can be small, but with the right know-how and a bit of practice (a calm ocean helps a lot too!) you will be amazed at what you can capture Want to learn more? Head to the LINK IN BIO to see my range of underwater photography eBooks!


Beautiful weather for diving and snorkelling this week, and no sign of it letting up yet! ??


Here???s a quick pic I grabbed as our tender floated back through the lagoon!


Beautiful conditions yesterday with about 12m vis of blue water This was one of at least 10 sharks hanging around the trenches at the moment


Nguthungulli/Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia


Nguthungulli/Julian Rocks, located only 3km offshore, is a ver special place with a vast marine biodiversity throughout the whole year.


Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, Australia


Fujifilm XT3 and @seafrogs.com.hk housing


Julian Rocks (Nguthungulli)


Big swells at the bar have unfortunately been making things tricky over the last week or so. We???re sure looking forward to what will hopefully be much improved conditions for the remainder of the summer season


With just under 3 and a half hours of non-stop freediving and endless subjects to work with, I was one happy photographer Check out some of the shots!


Photograph: Lyn Pool


Photos by @harryboho @seb_da_beet


Photograph: Brian Pool


Beautiful shot captured by @tommyblackdog


Credits to @emiliorosso_ thanks for such an amazing shots


Sony A7III & FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Edge Waterhousing @aquatech_imagingsolutions


Nguthungulli - Byron Bay, Australia @bluebaydivers The Best in Byron region


Shooting with @nikonaustralia & @aquaticadigital


Water very warm, 26 degrees, great visibility! Now is some of the best time of the year for scuba diving in Julian Rocks!


hey. Oh, I can???t believe Julian Rocks is going to be my new local. More news on this soon, stay tuned turtle lovers ??


It???s not about hating these creatures based on their natural behaviours in their environments , it???s about being educated & learning how to engage & co-exist with life around us.


Manta ray, leopard sharks, sea turtles, eagle rays and more...


The dusky has been assessed as endangered worldwide and the bronze whaler is listed as near threatened. Both species face an added threat from shark drumlines and shark nets in NSW and Queensland.


This encounter was just near Julian Rocks off Byron Bay with the help from the team at @bluebaydivers. The Skipper, Roundy, caught a great image from the boat head over to their Instagram to see the different perspective. The experience would have been made only better by the presence of @natoliunderwater who was caught on the other side of the QLD/NSW border at the time.


at the time I kinda forgot how to operate a camera I had to photoshop the shit out of some shots as they were literally covered in backscatter nevertheless... here are a few of the shots


They are so elegant and wonderful, what an amazing experience!


By far my favorite dive spot in the area and one that will stay in my heart forever â¤ï¸


This is a collection of the best shots I managed to capture while scuba diving on board @sundivebyronbay last summer. Let's hope this upcoming one is even better!