Matthew Whittingham | Photography, Diving, Technology, Travel. Other stuff

Diving in Similan Islands, Thailand

A four day trip aboard the Queen Scuba, heading north from Phuket we sailed to the islands of Similan and further north still, Richelieu Rock. Together they are probably, along with Koh Tao, the best dive sites in Thailand

Thailand Macro

A selection of shots taken with my new Canon 100mm L macro lense, taken on a recent trip to Thailand

Pebbly Beach, NSW

A selection of photographs taken at Pebbly Beach, NSW, Australia

Diving – Osprey and Great Barrier Reef

A magnificent five days diving on board the Spirit of Freedom, sailing from Lizard Island, east to the Osprey Reef, and then working our way back down the ribbon reefs, and then back to Cairns.

Laura Pannack’s blog

Some very interesting portrait photography, from a very talented 24 year old. She’s already won numerous awards

Return to Koh Tao

A third trip to the beautiful island of Koh Tao, for some superb SE Asia diving. Balmy 30 degree water temperature, colourful collection of soft and hard corals and multitudes of tropical fish.

Travel Photographer of the Year 2009

Exceptional, breathtaking and original images from the winners of this years Travel Photographer of the Year 2009 competition. Full flash gallery slideshow here, or visit the TPOTY site for full commentary, link enclosed

Diving with Grey Nurse Sharks, NSW, Australia

South West Rocks, about six hours North of Sydney, is one of NSW’s best dive spots, chiefly because it offers unparralled opportunities to get up close to the Grey Nurse shark.

Edward Woodward & The Wicker man

The star of one of my all time favourite horror pics has died. Edward Woodward was also in Callan, which I caught a few episodes of, but was really a bit before my time. But for many he’ll always be the unfortunate young Seargant Howie, burning to death in Christopher Lee’s giant wicker man, and screaming for Jesus Christ

Music – bumper crop of gigs coming up

Lily Allen, Camera Obscura, the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s, John Cale of the Velvet Underground are all due to play Sydney in January.
The shot on the left is a shot of the Velvet Underground, the original line-up with John Cale on the right. This gets my vote as the best photograph of the all time coolest rock band

Croc takes on a herd of Hippos – and loses

From the Times UK. “It was the worst choice the reptile could ever have made and it was definitely its last. The island of hippos suddenly erupted with teeth and all I could see was the crocodile being repeatedly crushed in their huge mouths.”