I'm a retired paramedic and firefighter, instructor and author of crime and sci-fi novels. I began shooting in 2022 and took my first underwater photography course in Bonaire in 2024. I upgraded to the Canon R5 II in 2026 and shot all of these in Bonaire where I now happily spend about half the year.
Two Claw shrimp. "I wasn't really expecting company." © Blair Lindsay
A hermitage of hermits. © Blair Lindsay
When your subject gives you the side eye. © Blair Lindsay
Goldentail moray with torn neck. © Blair Lindsay
"It's behind me, isn't it?" © Blair Lindsay
Peppermint shrimp in vase sponge. © Blair Lindsay
Juvenile filefish on mooring rope. © Blair Lindsay
Peppermint shrimp in vase sponge. © Blair Lindsay
Juvenile trunkfish. © Blair Lindsay
Blair's Gear
- Canon EOS R5 II Mirrorless Camera
- Canon RF 100mm Macro Lens
- 200DL Underwater Housing for Canon EOS R5 II
- DS232 TTL Underwater Strobe with Video Light
Additional Viewing
Planning a Shore Diving Trip to Bonaire
Best Macro Lens for Canon Mirrorless Shooters: RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Photographing Fiji Underwater with the Canon R5 II: An In-Depth Review
Ikelite DS232 Strobe Features // The ULTIMATE Strobe with Video Light All-In-One [VIDEO]
Macro Close-Up Underwater Camera Settings
Blair Lindsay is a retired paramedic and firefighter, a current crime and sci-fi author, and part-time resident of Bonaire. After taking his first underwater photography class in Bonaire two years ago he was hooked. Recently he upgraded his system to the Canon R5 II inside the 200DL Underwater Housing which he shoots with the powerful Canon 100mm macro lens and DS232 TTL Strobes. He has an eye for up-close fish portraits and capturing creatures in their natural habitats. You can see more of Blair's underwater images and follow his journey on Instagram @the_scuba_medic.
