Lembeh underwater photography, Sony a7R VI first results in Truk Lagoon, Featured Customers Onika Basile and Richie Glasper.

Lembeh underwater photography, Sony a7R VI first results in Truk Lagoon, Featured Customers Onika Basile and Richie Glasper.

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July 31, 2026

On this week's list:

The world’s most unassuming seabed transforms into a stage for extraordinary encounters in Lembeh. Stunning first results from Truk Lagoon with the Sony a7R VI. Onika Basile shares her "reeflections" of Abrolhos Island, Australia. Richie Gasper turned a happenstance class into a lifelong passion for underwater photography. 

 


1. The Art of Seeing Nothing and Finding Everything: Underwater Photography at Solitude Lembeh Resort

The Art of Seeing Nothing and Finding Everything: Underwater Photography at Solitude Lembeh Resort

At Solitude Lembeh Resort, the world’s most unassuming seabed transforms into a stage for extraordinary encounters—captured through precision, patience, and trusted equipment by Jennifer Ross. 

SEE MORE: The Art of Seeing Nothing and Finding Everything: Underwater Photography at Solitude Lembeh Resort

 


2. Sony a7R VI Underwater FIRST RESULTS from Truk Lagoon // 200DL Housing

Sony a7R VI Underwater FIRST RESULTS from Truk Lagoon // 200DL Housing

The Sony a7R VI was the perfect camera to capture the shocking colors and low light details when scuba diving the dozens of underwater shipwrecks of Truk Lagoon, Micronesia.

SEE MORE: Sony a7R VI Underwater FIRST RESULTS from Truk Lagoon // 200DL Housing

 


3. Featured Customers | Onika Basile "Reeflections" of Australia

Featured Customers | Onika Basile "Reeflections" of Australia

Take a look at life on the remote Abrolhos Island as seen through the lens of Onika Basile, who grew up freediving and photographing Abrolhos' extraordinary coast and unique corals.

SEE MORE: Featured Customers | Onika Basile "Reeflections" of Australia

 


4. Featured Customers | Richie Gasper Diving with Richie

Featured Customers | Richie Gasper Diving with Richie

Richie Gasper is a NAUI MasterDiver who fell in love with diving when he needed an extra credit in college. Now that happenstance class has turned into a deep appreciation for marine life and underwater photography.

SEE MORE: Featured Customers | Richie Gasper Diving with Richie


 


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