Victor’s Swans in Nat Geo

swan feedingDuring the Blue Lake Awareness Project we made a unique series of underwater photos with swans. It turns that nobody before us did this. Our photos became more and more popular in the world, and one of ‘swan photos’ entered Final in BBC’s Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition in category ‘Birds’.

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Princess of Whales Story in Asian Diver Magazine #116

“It is not far from Moscow to the Polar Circle dive centre – about 2,000 kilometres. For Russians, this is even considered close. While our train was carrying us from the spring capital to the snowy north, we were chatting and smiling, but I could see the same thoughts in the eyes of my friends that lingered in mine: “Will she really dive?”
Marine experts believe belugas do not like to be touched by artificial materials such as diving suits. Thus, in a unique and controversial experiment, scientist Natalie Avseenko would swim naked to see how these creatures would take to a human, au naturel. The skilled Russian diver took the plunge as the water temperature hit -1.5ºC”

Belugas: Northern Mermaids – NG piece

White Whale (beluga)One more publication in National Geographic Magazine

There are not too many legends about white whales in this part of the world. People say that St Zosimus, the founder of the Solovetsky Monastery, sailed to the island on a beluga’s back. There is also a legend that speaks of sailors, out at sea for many months, would become mad and would see belugas as beautiful naked women. Here, specifically, began the myth of mermaids.

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PHOTOFORUM 2012 (Moscow, 12-15 April 2012)

We participated in PHOTOFORUM 2012 – the largest exposition in Eastern Europe, Russia and the CIS countries which shows the latest achievements in the field of imaging business. It is held within Consumer Electronics & PHOTO Expo-2012.

We were included to Photosalon “World Photography Stars” by National Geographic Russia and had our own exhibition:

Photoforum 2012

During PHOTOFORUM 2012 Victor had his master-class “Extreme underwater photography”.  Victor told to his listeners about challenges of underwater photoshooting, principles of underwater photography and special equipment, and principles of work with it.  http://www.nat-geo.ru/news/877

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Blue Lake Exhibition at Golden Dolphin Show 2012

We just came back from the Blue Lake expedition, so our Blue Lake Exhibition started at Golden Dolphin Show 2012 as small exhibition consisting of half of images, – we did not have enough time to complete it, but we wanted to show it to you anyway. It was really nice to see you there, dear friends and sponsors. Meet us with complete exhibition in the city of Nalchik!