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03/08/2025

“When my head dips below the surface, I go to a quiet place. I hear my breath, feel the cool ocean water’s pressure on my body, and marvel in the vibrant reefs. I experience a meditative state, drawn into the here and now. Behind my camera, I’m lost to the underwater world. Whether I’m photographing seascapes or tiny creatures, I get swept away in their world. Here my mind doesn’t wander, no overthinking or worry. It’s quiet.”

Taken in Gordon's Bay, Cape Town. Dive with Just Africa Scuba
PADI Travel

Canon EOS R6 with 8-15mm lens
in Ikelite housing with two Sea&Sea strobes.

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

🌊 It's MPA Day!
Discover a Hidden Underwater World! 🐠

Along South Africa’s R44 lies a diver’s dream — the Kogelberg Biosphere, home to 3,500+ unique marine species! 🤿✨

In my latest article, I dive into this underwater paradise, exploring vibrant kelp forests, playful seals, massive stingrays, and the changing seascape beneath the waves.

📖 Read it here 👉 https://www.madeleinwolf.co.za/blog/scuba-exploration/74-a-divers-paradise-in-kogelberg

29/06/2025

🚨NEW on madeleinwolf.co.za! 🚨
Hey beautiful humans! I’ve just dropped something super exciting that’s been brewing behind the scenes for a while... 🖼️✨

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23/05/2025

Slipped beneath the surface and into another world…

A perfect day diving A-Frame in Simon’s Town, with rare crystal-clear visibility that turned the kelp forest into a living cathedral of light and life. Towering stalks of kelp swayed above schools of fish weaving between the shadows, while we drifted in awe through this magical underwater realm.

These moments remind me why I keep coming back — same site, but never the same dive.

Swipe through for some of the wide-angle magic and let me know if you’ve ever experienced A-Frame at its best like this!

12/04/2025

🌊📸 Fins, Friends & F-Stops – How to Be Everyone’s Favorite Underwater Photographer! 🤿💙

In Part 2 of my underwater photography etiquette series, I share 3 must-know tips to help you:
✅ Master your gear
✅ Share the magic
✅ Time your shots like a pro

Plus, I share a few of my behind-the-scenes fails😅.

Read it here (5min read) 👉 https://www.madeleinwolf.co.za/blog/underwater-photography/64-fins-friends-and-f-stops-how-to-be-everyones-favorite-underwater-photographer

Fins, Friends, and F-stops: Be Everyone's Favorite Underwater PhotographerPart 2 of a Three-Part Series on Underwater Photography EtiquetteYou've just invested thousands in your dream underwater camera setup. Then, you miss that once-in-a-lifetime moment of a shark passing by because you're fumbling...

04/04/2025

In this first article, I’m going to walk you through the must-know basics of being a considerate underwater photographer. Look, we all mess up sometimes — especially underwater, where everything’s trickier — but knowing these basics will help you skip the rookie mistakes.
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New blogpost: 7min read

Nice Divers Finish First in This Friendly Guide to Underwater PhotographyPart 1 of a Three-Part Series on Underwater Photography EtiquetteA large sea turtle glided through the warm tropical water off the reef next to the dive group, its shell catching glints of sunlight. Just as I raised my camera t...

28/03/2025

More fiiiiish!! 🐟✨ It’s always an incredible experience being completely surrounded by these schools as they glide past so close I can barely fit them into my 15mm wide frame! Moments like these make every dive in our beautiful town of Gordon’s Bay unforgettable.

27/03/2025

Gordon’s Bay sunset tonight was breathtaking. Enjoy! 😍

07/03/2025

Sea fan portraits with softer colours 🎨 and some backlighting ☀️The low visibility and green water we often have here makes wide-angle shots challenging. But I still love doing my best to capture the reef’s beauty.

Ikelite Underwater Systems
Sea&sea Home
Just Africa Scuba

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23/02/2025

Master of disguise! The Smoothskin Scorpionfish is a tiny, well-camouflaged predator endemic to South African waters. Their stealth and small size makes them nearly invisible—until you get too close! But beware, this little fish packs a serious punch with its venomous spines. Have you ever spotted one on a dive?

09/02/2025

Dive into the Beauty of Gordon’s Bay! 🌊🐠✨

From the tiniest critters hiding in the reef to breathtaking wide-angle views of our vibrant underwater world, Gordon’s Bay never ceases to amaze! 🤿📸

Our recent dives have been a stunning mix of macro magic and wide-angle wonder—spotting intricate nudibranchs, shy octopuses, and schools of fish dancing in the blue. Whether you’re a fan of the small details or the grand scenes, there’s always something incredible waiting beneath the surface.

Which do you prefer—macro or wide-angle? Let me know in the comments! 👇📷