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We are just two dive days into our „Orca Camp“ week in northern Norway, and it already feels impossible to choose only a handful of images from so many unforgettable moments underwater. Today brought an intense bait ball with about 10 orcas and two humpback whales hunting in perfect coordination, while gulls plunged from above in a scene that felt surreal. We also shared encounters with a orca familiy, including young calves. What an extraordinary experience. .or.no.deal .waelter_wildphoto.guide .refreaks .waelter_wildphoto.guide

First impressions from our Maldives freediving safari. More to come.

We have been freediving with nurse sharks, blacktip reef sharks, manta rays, turtles, cuttlefish and 1 of the highlights so far was exploring a wreck that now belongs to the ocean and its fish.
Between dives we are out on the liveaboard, eating well and laughing even more.
This trip is one for the books 🧜‍♀️

Throwback to our amazing freediving trip to the Azores 🐋🐬
My stomping ground this July

Already missing the ocean and the crew 💙!











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Tides and Faces

The sky keeps changing, so does the sea,
New shores appear, then fade from me.
I dive below, where time feels slow,
In silence only oceans know.

I’ve drifted far, through sun and rain,
Each place a story, none the same.
But all these sights, the deep, the blue,
They mean much more when shared with you.

It’s not the depth, or how far I go,
Not reefs or creatures down below.
What stays with me, what truly stays,
Are voices heard in quiet days.

So let the tide keep pulling me,
To places I may never be.
But in the end, it’s always clear:
The people make the journey dear.
🙂

Massive shoutout to everyone who made this journey so special.

On the Azores island of Faial 🇵🇹, I had the chance to row a traditional whaleboat , something I totally didn’t expect!

These boats were once used for whale hunting and are still a big part of local tradition. The boats are carefully maintained, and there are even regular regattas.

By luck, someone in the team was missing, and they invited me to join. I couldn’t say no! 😄
Rowing with the Portuguese women was such a warm and charming experience. But wow — it was hard work! 💪

The paddles are really long, the coordination is tricky, and pulling the boat out of the water takes real strength. It was challenging, but so interesting to learn.

A moment I’ll remember for a long time. 🙂

Sharing a few impressions from my second Azores tour this year An unforgettable time with a lovely group of ocean enthusiasts and the amazing crew of Pico Island Adventures. 🌊🐋🇵🇹

What an incredible 10 days on 💙🌊

Together with the amazing Michelle and Steffi, we had a truly unforgettable time. We went freediving with dolphins, explored the beautiful coast of Pico, and had the chance to freedive at the legendary Princess Alice Bank – surrounded by Mobula rays in the deep blue.

We also freedived with blue sharks – calm, graceful, and so impressive.
And Steffi? She climbed the highest mountain in Portugal while still full of ocean energy 😄⛰️ with our best montain giude .guide

A big thank you to our wonderful local guide .nereid , who brought so much warmth and knowledge to the trip. And to , who gave us beautiful moments during our dolphin and whale adventures 🐬🫶

Also a big shoutout to our fantastic skippers and the whole crew at !!!
thank you for making everything feel safe, special, and full of heart. Pedro, fred and markus. .feijo.77 .2703

Thank you all for your openness, your laughter, and your adventurous spirits. This island gave us everything – sea, mountains, and so much heart.

Already dreaming of the next adventure 💙


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