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A Biography of Jason Pickering
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Jason Pickering is
an enthusiast; not just an enthusiastic diver, photographer,
artist, scuba instructor, yacht skipper, teacher, naturalist
and biologist - but all of these. He lives on board his yacht,
Ciao, and sails around the Caribbean; aided and abetted by his
wife, Kirsti, and their 4 year old daughter, Rosie. Jason's
passion for the sea began as a child growing up in an English
seaside town and he really is in his element when he's wet!!
Jason's life story is amazing and his varied tapestry of jobs
and interests have made his a truly wonderful life. Underlying
everything he does is his drive to understand, learn and conquer,
and his unbelievable determination to succeed. Sharing his knowledge
is as important to Jason as breathing itself, and this is one
reason for jasonpickering.com; to share what he has captured
underwater with all.
Whilst working as the diving officer on a coral conservation
expedition on a remote island in the Philippines, Jason's diving
was transformed. Learning to spot and identify more than 500
species of fish, coral and invertebrate enabled him to recognise
what he was seeing and he describes this as "seeing clearly
underwater for the first time". A new underwater housing
for his digital camera, this new found vision and his artistic
eye, allowed him to combine two of his greatest passions - diving
and photography; with stunning results. He hasn't looked back
since.
For a short time, Jason stepped away from diving (or dried out!!)
whilst he concentrated on becoming a commercially endorsed yachtmaster,
and buying and refitting a 39 foot yacht, Ciao, which is now
home. Living on board gives Jason every opportunity to dive
and take his photographs. Jason specifically chose Ciao and
set her up to accommodate all his equipment and cameras. His
hi-tech, on-board studio allows him to download his photographic
catch and process the images before uploading them onto the
website for your pleasure and perusal. He regularly photographs
groups of divers and if you've been lucky enough to be in the
water with him, check out your photos in the event gallery here.
As well as being a professional underwater photographic artist
with exhibits in several art galleries across the Caribbean,
Jason teaches courses in underwater photography and fish identification,
and is a PADI staff instructor. If you're interested in further
info on his courses email
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