Montola Mine April 2022

[@tdplk2987]

Not sure what is better, the steady cam clear water views or the audio of just the whirring scooters and no breathing sounds. Superb! #goals

[@stevenburton4966]

that is an amazing dive spot! underwater trees? unreal!

[@JB-xi2yv]

With videos like these it's easy to become enamored with diving. It's like you are flying into and around the past and the water surrounds everything, like it's in slow motion.

[@pan6593]

I am truly grateful for the imagery. I was diving and always aspired to do cave, but never did. Awesome I can get a glimpse of what I once hoped to.

[@jussiuusipaavalniemi4451]

Some comments ask about the history of the place. This abandoned limestone and dolomite mine is located in the central Finland. I was operational 1909-1976. And as like most mines, they fill with water naturally after pumps are stopped. I think it takes couple of years to fill somewhat small mines. Water quality is so good that mine has been used as water intake for tap and drinking water (you can always drink tap water in Finland ;). Not fully sure why operations stopped, maybe just because deep mining is expensive (deep in those days). There's at least 140m depth levels.

[@Thomas-ow2bm]

Looks legit. One of the first watchable diving videos I've seen on KZbin. Nikon z9 does a nice job.

[@Flyingjaffacake]

This is STUNNING

[@BrentDives]

I'm in love with this video. I find myself coming back to watch it over and over.

[@camdenlane5627]

see this is the only type of cave diving I understand really. I wanna see the cool old wreckage of a mine 120 feet deep. that's awesome.

[@shkolarac]

Footages are unreal. So good. Like some eeare videogame on another worl, yet tribute to all the hard work previously done there under. Thank you for experience 😊

[@FirstnameLastname-tp4zw]

Dude it would make a great game! All the caves in the world?🎉😂

[@FirstnameLastname-tp4zw]

Managing air and mixtures? I can't beLIEve we don't have something yet? Poor gamers.

[@donnakawana]

Did it fill slowly over time cuz the saw horse still standing blew me away... That was cool I have seen some beautiful caves... But this is beautiful in a hole different way... I'm gobstopped 😲🤯.... Thanks for sharing your life with us ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@FirstnameLastname-tp4zw]

Me too! Seeing the old ladders, how thick the wood was. It's the only way you can go to space on earth.🎉

[@NathanTarantlawriter]

Fantastic footage. I can't get past how claustrophobic the whole experience would feel to me.

[@breakfast4]

I had to go into a bigger room just to watch this. 😃

[@FirstnameLastname-tp4zw]

​@@breakfast4😂😂😂❤

[@FreddyNietzsche.]

Some fantastic video there, well done.. I must try one of those scooters one day...

[@MrPyrhus]

Pretty amazing.

[@tomtom4405]

WOW!! such clear filming. The Vis is fantastic, it's like you are hanging in space. Also so pleased to hear original sound not music. Thank you for posting, enjoyed it so much. It's a dream of mine to dive Croesor Slate quarry one day (but I am nowhere near that level... yet... ;) ) Keep exploring!

[@FirstnameLastname-tp4zw]

Be careful, must have Superior health!❤

[@hernancortes6575]

Exceptional footage

[@ShaneJonesWTF]

Great cave diving skills seen in this video! And amazing footage! So beautiful!

[@Faithk1776]

This is absolutely beautiful footage of your dive😲

[@jacksonueland]

Wow, stunning!

[@Jennifer.335]

When moving from one "room" to the next (like at 3:15), you can see how completely pitch black it is down there the second the light begins to move away. How absolutely horrifying it would be to have your lights fail in such a place!!! ☠ Unimaginable terror!!!

[@MikeStar2000]

Just plain amazing! That gave me goosebumps

[@janne6973]

This captures the views so amazingly well. First video that showcases the beauty you can see here while diving here irl! Fantastic job, thanks for this!

[@alex_dawson_photography2880]

Thank you Janne! Amazing mine

[@charlesg7926]

It’s beautiful but shouldn’t you guys be running a line, to make absolutely sure that you don’t get lost?

[@ace1776]

The water is so clear in some parts that people just seem to be gliding in air. And it looked like the camera was creeping through a foggy forest toward the end. Really cool.

[@GrandmaDaewood]

The shot at 4:45 is unreal. It feels extraterrestrial.

[@FirstnameLastname-tp4zw]

I felt that, but mostly was glad I could see the surface of the water. "Take me up, take me up" 😆!

[@CHAOSHASSTARTED]

Wow amazing videos god bless all the divers your work including you Alex keep up the great work 🙏🏽🔥🏆

[@skyllexmontage9160]

Amazing! I would like the see a full equipment video. Seems very interesting to me. Great job done👍

[@TheLastRoman0000]

Great footage.

[@yankeesgirl1988]

I have got to read up on this place…what an incredible video!

[@OverHand]

so beautiful.Fantastic place

[@andrewmason8691]

Incredible footage and performance of the Z9.

[@alex_dawson_photography2880]

Yes, I’m also impressed and it will be even greater after firmware 2.0 next week

[@12lilacbushes]

the water is clear...love this

[@Mickaless84]

Looks and sounds so peaceful down there beautiful

[@evtyler]

That is one of the coolest dives I've ever seen!

[@Sus_Scuba]

Super cool video. Thanks for sharing

[@Everythingsreel]

Amazing passage 💫✨💫🌹

[@davestadnik8739]

Wow what an amazing dive incredible 😍💯

[@charlytd1rogue452]

Nice video and equipament!!

[@hariszaine4815]

Brilliant video..Please upload more.

[@A21A11A]

Great footage!

[@serfranklin6022]

Spooky AF, but beautiful and intriguing

[@muralidharan6755]

Damn amazing 😍😍😍... Amazing camera quality

[@smokeynedith3555]

How did it fill up with water? And when?

[@jaycarey3863]

Those divers are great at what they do!! They didn’t kick up silt at all

[@tonyvelasquez6776]

Amazing! Can't wait to get into tech/cave diving!

[@LeoA05]

Jeez this is crazy it's like this place got flooded out of nowhere! Stunning and terrifying at the same time.

[@BonesyTucson]

Beautiful!

[@TTSmike]

Very Great Video 🤩

[@JURASSICDIVERUK]

Absolutely fantastic video footage!

[@ireshekanayake4844]

Just keep this coming mate. Amazing!!!

[@rolandsjegorovs86]

Fascinating footage. Really clear water also. Who can I get in touch with from Finland about diving there? I'm from Latvia but diving here can get old pretty fast and Finland is a country where I'd like to dive more.

[@elcarpinterobelicon]

Sube más contenido porfavor y en tu cuenta de tiktok también, es increíble tu contenido.

[@kungallu2133]

I would definitely love to dive in this place

[@sixbells99]

This is some amazing cave diving footage! What a place! Maybe it was out of camera shot but did you guys move away from the line at some points, LOOKS sketchy but amazing. Reading up there has been 3 deaths. The last one was a year ago and I don't know what happened but the person was cave certified, there is gossip about rebreather issues, but nothing clear. Is there much of a flow? What is the risk of silting out in these caves? But thanks again for truly incredible camera work! That place looks amazing but scary, even if considered not that dangerous.

[@alex_dawson_photography2880]

Thank you! We stuck to lines the whole dive. We had a couple of jumps layed out. No flow in any of the mines in Europe that I have dived so far. Silting out is always possible, you just need to move with smartness and precision

[@zikooopaww]

What a beautiful 🤩 experience, and location but ill keep swimming in my lagoon 🇵🇫🏝😂 im to scared

[@mytunafish]

I'm curious how we're these caves submerged! And when?

[@thomas.mancini]

Great!

[@zsoltsiro1310]

this mine looks like it was above water (judging by all the woodblocks and ladder we can see) but i cant find anything on google that explains WHY and WHEN did it all went underwater, what happened here?

[@nitrovaari]

Mining ended in 1976 and water pumps were then stopped. Ground water then slowly came in and everything became flooded.

[@LM1526]

Do you know, what was the reason that this big place is now under water?

[@risingsun33]

I have no idea who you are and I don't know what career you have, but it's safe to say you should have another in film. This video would look great in an Imax theater. If you normally take stills, please quit. Stick to film. Just awesome work.

[@PKNEXUS]

wow!

[@DiveVibe]

Cave footage always looks blown out to me, this looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing! What camera did you use? It's pretty impressive.

[@alex_dawson_photography2880]

Nikon Z9 was used for this mine dive!

[@sycbeck652]

@@alex_dawson_photography2880 Might be a silly question but how do you keep it dry and get good shot? Cant imagine you just put a carrier bag around it hahah. Great shots! .

[@kylel4527]

I’m super curious to know the story! Looks like a place (including the trees you see at the end), that’s just under water now. What happened?

[@MateuszMat.]

I would be afraid that I get lost I will not found my way back

[@weisu3048]

Hi Alex, nice Video. Did you use the Z9 to take this footage? Can you share some experience for the lights setting and camera setting? I am rebreather cave diver with the Z9 as well, my Nauticam housing is on the way, cheers.

[@solodupuno6122]

Если бы я мог, я бы этому видео поставил миллион лайков.

[@douglascummings9905]

Hi thanks for posting, nice shots! Z9 in what housing? Lens? (Focal length) With a WW-1? 4K vs 8K? Iso/SS/Aperture?

[@popindosin228]

4:38 Looks like a scene for horror film

[@panzertooE-CollartrainingPAGER]

Wow

[@BP-ex4gt]

Omg it’s so clear it doesn’t even look like you’re underwater. Will you be posting more diving videos? Thank you!!

[@ja5435]

I would love to do some metal detecting

[@smokeynedith3555]

You gave me a heart but didn't answer my question. Do you know how it filled up with water and, possibly, when?

[@alex_dawson_photography2880]

As the mine was abandoned and they shut off the pumps the ground water rises again and floods the mine

[@smokeynedith3555]

@@alex_dawson_photography2880 Oh, okay. Thanks. I was so curious as to what happened. So it was under water to begin with.

[@alex_dawson_photography2880]

@@smokeynedith3555 yes most mines are below ground water level and to keep them dry while mining they have huge pumps pumping out all the water while they are active in the mine.

[@ethanS7349]

Crazy

[@P_H_i_Y_E_N]

Năm mới phát tài phát lộc

[@ja5435]

Do you guys ever find treasure or gold in deep caves like these

[@JS-oy6nn]

How long ago was this mine above the water line.? Or what happened.??

[@ja5435]

What’s up with the old ladders everywhere

[@future2401]

What if your touch stopped working in the midway. My anxiety could never

[@yrun989]

Mantul

[@lockyraglus3358]

I just shared this link with dive talk on KZbin

[@Mr.Reality]

kinda wanted to see the top from above.

[@DingosDancin]

How was this mine submerged?

[@P_H_i_Y_E_N]

Kênh đầy ý nghĩa mình đã đăng ký kênh ủng hộ bạn rồi đó

[@lindamitchell-fox1926]

I don’t see any guidelines, how did you find your way out with all the different passageways?

[@P_H_i_Y_E_N]

Ra nhiều video nữa đi bạn

[@MrHandoverfist]

it looks soooooo creepy and dangerous and deadly....it was very intense to watch...I could not watch more at one time..so paralysing to me.

[@trevorjones4178]

Fault line fell

[@waterlizard9711]

How do you know the way back?

[@cincali82]

@DIVE TALK

[@sauldiaz9805]

👍🤿

[@nayaleezy]

just one video?? 😞

[@sparksi2519]

2:49 Anyone up for a round of this video game?

[@gypsybackpackers9292]

Looks like a dirty old mine to me

[@lauriewise6271]

Amazing video but no life, no fish.Why

[@marktweet7395]

Risk your life for what

[@Hysteresis11]

I don't see any lines. Seems incredibly foolish.

[@alex_dawson_photography2880]

Sorry to disappoint you but there are lines everywhere that we followed. Maybe you should dive the mine yourself if you are qualified enough?

[@charlesg7926]

@@alex_dawson_photography2880 The mine is beautiful. Are you able to dive it without a certification or is there somebody to catch you? Lol

[@motov8-garage832]

You can see one of the lines starting at 3:00, probably at other times aswell. Just happen to see it after I read this comment. But the comment above me? Are you seriously trying to become a statistic? Lol why would you want to dive somthing uncertified? Like of all things to do uncertified..you would chose under water diving? 🤪😵😄

[@charlesg7926]

@@motov8-garage832 I’ve taken the full cave course and my IQ is 147. I wasn’t able to pass on a technicality (instructor was a turd, and failed bcuz my hips aren’t 100% level bcuz of a nerve in my hip. But I’m able to do frog kick). You should really get all the information before jumping to conclusions. I’ve dived in caves plenty and I do it exactly according to the rules of the cave diving course, always. Have all the right gear including redundant gear and sidemount gear (TDI sidemount certified), follow 5 rules of cave diving, and always have a buddy, always extensively plan my dive, always follow the line, know how to find line in emergency, and I dive within my physical limits (I avoid tight restrictions as my hip isn’t as flexible as some others). I do everything literally exactly the same as certified cave divers do it, the only difference is the instructor was a jerk and wouldn’t give me the card because of my hip. And frankly I think the instructor was bigoted because I’m short (instructor is 6’2 and treated me condescendingly the entire time).

[@charlesg7926]

@@motov8-garage832 also I should reiterate that I am certified for Diving, I have a TDI sidemount cert, along with advanced and rescue diver cert, along with Nitrox cert, along with cavern cert. my full cave instructor was just a duh - yoosh.