No, I am not writing about Chicken of the Sea. But sure, the jingle is playing in my head while I’m writing (the Clint Black version from last year’s Apprentice, in case inquiring minds want to know). But I digress, this article is about a diver, underwater photographer, and sometimes advertising executive, Jun Lao. It is a love story, his love affair with what would be the little mermaid’s old stomping grounds (sorry cousin, this would have been a lot better and more masculine if you had agreed to guest write... I just couldn’t resist). 
On a more serious note, Jun first tried to scuba dive to overcome his fear of the water. The wonders he discovered, convinced him to shed that fear and fast. In a big way. Jun has since traveled cities, countries and continents (read 200 times this year) and spent a small fortune, in pursuit of his passion - diving. While at it, he has also picked up another interest - underwater photography. The picture in the link below placed 3rd at an underwater photography contest: http://www.flickr.com/photos/junlao/4019241881/in/set-72157623171955252/. It is a revelation, what he terms as “the greatest show on earth...” and he has the pictures (and videos... there’s also a video link to u-tube under the photo in the link) to prove it. Should you need more convincing, do check out these links that made me want to don a wet suit and join Sebastian, Flipper and (no, I was not going to say the little mermaid) Jun for an exciting adventure under the sea http://www.flickr.com/photos/junlao/sets/72157623171955252/ and www.flickr.com.
Apologies, I know this article cannot quite capture the spirit and rush of emotions that you get when you go under to comune with the sea. This is because, the furthest I have dived is in a pool (a shallow one at that). However, I want to say thank you Jun for the insight, lovely photos and links. One of these days I will gather enough courage to dive in an ocean, and what an article that will be... assuming I survive of course.
ReplyDeleteIf only I could have a third of the passion he had to over come his fear. An inspirational piece of art you created when you wrote this piece. Love the happy go feeling and the feeling you left for us to decide, is passion your courage, or courage your fear.
ReplyDeleteOlivia, your passion has always been directed somewhere else :)
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