Fiona Ayerst

professional underwater photo; video and copy editing or writing services. A particular leaning in favour of conservation and animal rights issues.

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

The population of the Balinese long-tailed monkey, Macara fascicularis, also known as the Macaque, living free in the Monkey Forest Ubud, is about 1059 monkeys.

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A trip to Banjar Hot Springs was in order; it's only a three km walk from where I'm staying. These springs are thermal and thought to heal diseases- known locally as holy hot springs.

#Bali #travelbali #balitourism #Banjarthermal #hotsprings

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

Continuing my month on incredible ocean-loving women, meet turtle-mad, Nats dos Santos, a free-diving, sea turtle-researching, ocean-minded marine biologist.
https://t.co/f7yjavXizA
#marinebiology #seaturtle #nelsonmandela #woman #diving #womenshistorymonth

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Multi-award-winning, multi-degree holding, Dr Judy Mann-Lang is the Executive for Strategic Projects at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town. The resilience of the ocean and the incredible people who work tirelessly to care for the ocean – in so many different ways, inspire her.

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

Debbie Mather-Pike is a mermaid. I've chosen Debs as her love for the ocean is addictive and infectious, rubbing off on many young mermaids.

#instalove #debbie #scuba #mermaid #womenshistorymonth

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

Today I've chosen gorgeous over-achiever @OliviaTaylor as my ocean heroine! Liv's one to watch. I was once lucky enough to capture Liv underwater. I'm looking forward to following her career.
https://t.co/aF42RvG1RY
#Conservation, #ZeroWasteliving #womenshistorymonth

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

It's women's day. A special day in a special month dedicated to my ocean sisters, and so just for today, I'm not choosing just one. My apologies to those I don't mention- there are just too many of you wonder-women!

#wonderwoman #oceanlife #women #incrediblewomen #womensday

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@SophuQoma is a marine biologist and a director of @TheSharkResearchUnit in Mossel Bay. She's a shining beacon in the future of South African marine biology.
Find Sophu here
https://t.co/UYbfUmUpKY

#women #livingthedream #ocean #girlpower #marinelife #womenshistorymonth

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

March is Women's History Month. I'll reflect on various ocean warrior women's triumphs, struggles, and vital roles in shaping the past, present, and future of our oceans!

#remarkablewoman #women #makeadifference #future #pioneers #heroes #leader

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

It's Grammar Day today. As it's a personal fave, I cannot resist posting at least something about grammar..... a small relief from all the underwater stuff. We don't write much under there!

#grammar #nationalgrammarday

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

It's the UN #worldwildlifeday today. I want to dedicate this post to the two dear rhinos and thousands of other rhinos who have succumbed to the insatiable greed of mankind. Save the Rhino charity
https://t.co/t8eRGZ60yj
https://t.co/61EEl13cc0 › rhino-info › extinction

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

As the weather cools in Southern Africa, the Sardines begin their epic annual journey along the South African Coastline. It's #ThrowbackThursday. If you're keen to join me this year https://t.co/oMpX8A9tWq

#SardineRun2023 #underwaterphotography #expeditions

[Wᵢₗ𝒹 ₐₙᵢₘₐₗ Wₒᵣₗ𝒹 @birds___animals]

🦥Female sloth with cubs.

You won't see anything nicer today

#birds #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturelovers #nature #NaturePhotography #blackbird #underwaterphotography #birding #birdwatching

[Cape {town} Etc @CapeTownEtc]

19 shark carcasses have washed ashore, torn apart, on Pearly beach near Gansbaai in the Western Cape since last week, with the latest washing ashore on Sunday morning:
https://t.co/W5ri0OK2vd

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

Some people refer to Wednesday as #humpday. I prefer #wondrousWednesday, to reflect on the world surrounding us. For me, that is underwater. https://t.co/qTK2IMgWjf
#givethanks #gratitude #thanks #reflect #middleoftheweek #underwater #underwaterphotography #underwaterworld

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Dale Morris is one of my all-time favourite travel and wildlife photographers. He can even upstage an underwater photographer with a land based shot. What an eye.
Image copyright Dale Morris
#DaleMorris #FollowFriday #greatwhiteshark #whiteshark #teeth

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

Want to take your shots from bleh to wow! A 'before and after' photo from a student .The tips are simple:
1. Avoid shooting down;
2. Look for unusual angles and shoot across to get separation from an ugly background

#underwaterphotography #TipThursday #Thursdaytips

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

It's #WisdomWednesday. I'm most often asked where my favourite dive spot is. This is potentially a difficult ?; however, the simple truth is that my fave spot is ANYWHERE that I'm underwater.

#truth #simpletruth #underwaterphotography #underwaterworld #oceans

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

My fave ocean wanderer- the whale shark. These travellers circumnavigate the oceans constantly- blowing with the currents, filter feeders of note.

#traveltuesday #whaleshark #travelling #oceanlove #travellers #underwaterphotography #photoleap #madeinphotoleap

[Fiona Ayerst @faup123]

Reaching out (but no touching was involved) is a human reaction to such immense beauty and power. P.S. You've got no hope of touching a wild dolphin even if you wanted to. .....Just saying.....

#wilddolphin #reachingout #wantto #dolphin #oceanlove