I think that is the best diving footage I have ever seen.
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mike . You made me blush and you comment goes straight to my heart .
@baronvonklik7159 Жыл бұрын
For underwater footage of this quality, your predecessor, Hans Hass, recieved an oscar over 60 years ago. Superb.
@SearenityQuest Жыл бұрын
To be compared to the legend Hans Hass means the world to me and to receive such a compliment from a member of the nobility delights me fully. Please accept, Monsieur le Baron, the expression of my honest and respectful gratitude.
@BoateronTour4 жыл бұрын
Fantastisch gemachtes Video. Tolle Farben und Fische.
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Vielen dank .
@xphan1 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic visuals and a great choice of music! Keen to see more of your videos.
@SearenityQuest Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind review and for watching , much appreciated . I am currently editing a new one , i hope you will like it too ! Thanks again.
@sayfbsy4 жыл бұрын
If u shoot by ur self than this is amazing. The coral n animal looks live. Great capture
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot say bsy
@underwatermarvels32064 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!!
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Thank yo very much !
@underwatermarvels32064 жыл бұрын
@@SearenityQuest You welcome! In June we are planning a liveaboard in South Egypt ... see your video did me get even more anxious!!!
@mohamedklileche73824 жыл бұрын
Awesome video footage, splendid coral reef, and colorful creatures. Thanks for sharing
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Mohamed .
@jeanne279910 ай бұрын
J'ai pleuré devant votre vidéo tellement c'est incroyable,que c'est beau! qu'elle chance nous avons d'avoir un monde si beau
@SearenityQuest10 ай бұрын
Bonjour Jeanne , je suis vraiment ravi que la vidéo vous ait procuré autant d'émotions, c'est précisément la raison pour laquelle je partage mes vidéos, cela permet comme vous le dites de réaliser la beauté du monde sous-marin et la nécessité impérieuse de le préserver. Merci du fond du cœur de l'avoir regardé et d'avoir partagé vos sensations 🙏
@ericplongeur9267Ай бұрын
Indeed video is important, indeed this year no longer longimanus in those famous spots, almost no fish any longer in brtohers, elphinstone etc... 😢
@Елена-в2ф8ю3 жыл бұрын
Музыка и видео супер😊👍👏👏👏
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
большое спасибо 🙏
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
большое спасибо 🙏
@BluePurgaАй бұрын
Fantastic video and editing! Well done!!! In what month of the year did you dive there?
@SearenityQuestАй бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind comment. This collection of footage comes from dives in the month of November. Thanks 🙏
@BluePurgaАй бұрын
@@SearenityQuest Thank you for your reply... and your breathtaking dives and videos!!!
@SearenityQuestАй бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@gipsy23765 жыл бұрын
Wonderful... Save the earth and save the ocean...♥ with a thankful heart ♥
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Marlies . I join you in expressing the biggest hopes for the Blue Planet .
@ronmick19785 жыл бұрын
This video is one of the most amazing accounts of video footage I have seen so far!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron , you kind comments are very gratifying and do thrill me . Funny thing is , i am currently editing a video about a diving trip i had in the Philippines last month but i have been struggling so hard to make it look good enough that i was on the verge of quitting . Your valuable reviews have boosted me to get back at it . Thank you very much Ron.
@Imaduffus5 жыл бұрын
Very impressive work you have done here, thanks alot. Looking forward to my diving trip to Elphinstone 🥽👌
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Hi Franc , sorry just realised that you had put a comment , thanks a lot . I hope Elphinstone came up to your expectations.
@peterpreisdinslaken15103 жыл бұрын
FANTASTISCHE Aufnahme Best Regards from Germany MfG Peter Preis Dinslaken
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
Vielen dank Peter für deine Bewertung . Hallo aus dem sonnigen Malta
@CHEFTAUCHER4 жыл бұрын
in 4K really, really nice !!!
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Clemens , much appreciated !
@deanjericevic89123 жыл бұрын
Stunning underwater videography; resplendent, the lighting, the colours achieved & the stabilization. No doubt excellent post editing also. Viewing your video with a 4K monitor,; some of the best underwater videography that I have seen.
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words Dean. I am glad you could watch it in 4K as it does make a real difference. Much appreciated
@b.r16472 жыл бұрын
wow Soooo impressive, Egypt’s red sea is a magical place
@SearenityQuest2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bishoy . Thanks a lot for watching , the Red sea is indeed a fantastic place
@1401chan3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, beautiful footage. Makes me want to jump on a plane and go back.
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for watching and for the nice comment . Please keep a seat next to you in the plane as I am dying to go back there too 😂
@1401chan3 жыл бұрын
@@SearenityQuest I'd be happy to travel with you 😊 just say when
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
@@1401chan I guess when I get vaccinated 🤣
@bluewavefilms-de5 жыл бұрын
Wow! This short is ready for broadcast, I would say! Perfectly arranged video! You were lucky to have such a great visiblity. We've been to the Marsa Alam area more than 10 times now and just had this kind of good viz once or twice.
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hi There , thank you so much for the outstanding compliment, Agreed with the viz , we were lucky indeed except on the wreck , Thanks once again
@buchpetzer2 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Especially your intro is very very good!
@SearenityQuest2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your review and for waching
@barryfrancis78992 жыл бұрын
great video !!
@SearenityQuest2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Barry🙏, i am glad you liked it
@miladark9964 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!!!❤
@SearenityQuest Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mila , really glad you liked it.
@MrMarcination5 ай бұрын
Unfassbar tolle Aufnahmen. Auch die Untermalung mit der Musik - habe es sehr genossen zuzuschauen. Darf ich fragen mit was für einer Kamera die Aufnahmen gemacht wurden? VG
@SearenityQuest5 ай бұрын
Vielen lieben Dank für deine netten Worte. Wir haben uns sehr darüber gefreut. Und es stimmt natürlich, dass die dazu passende Musik eine große Rolle spielt. Wir haben eine Videokamera Sony AX100 mit einem Unterwassergehäuse Gates und Videolampen von Keldan benutzt.
@bubffm5 жыл бұрын
Superb as always!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hey there , very kind of you to say that . My most sincere thanks to you
@gillesgaonach43005 жыл бұрын
Great video !
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Gilles !
@annico47294 жыл бұрын
Loved it!
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
I am glad you loved it Annico . Thank you very much for watching and subscribing .
@StephaneCine4 жыл бұрын
Just Amazing ! Beautilful dives, beautiful reefs, beautiful fishs and Great video.
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Bonjour Stéphane . Merci infiniment pour ces gentils commentaires et merci également de vous être abonné !
@StephaneCine4 жыл бұрын
@@SearenityQuest C'est très inspirant pour mes prochaines vidéos de plongée (à mon petit niveau) à Marsa Alam
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
@@StephaneCine Merci et vivement qu'on puisse y retourner !
@michaelmuir45484 жыл бұрын
Amazing work. Beautiful images and lovely editing. Thank you for sharing and looking forward to watching more.
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Michael for taking the time to leave this positive review. I greatly appreciate your kind words.
@rizzotnr5 жыл бұрын
Really incredible photography!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much , much appreciated !
@BlueHorizonDiving4 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing video and footage. Seen it few times now and still amazing each time.
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Very sweet of you to say so, it goes straight to my heart . Thank you very much indeed!
@BlueHorizonDiving4 жыл бұрын
@@SearenityQuest Anytime. Keep the amazing footage coming
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
@@BlueHorizonDiving Thanks a lot
@francoisseys6980 Жыл бұрын
Magnifique !!!
@SearenityQuest Жыл бұрын
Ravi que la video vous plaise , merci beaucoup 🙏
@nestawellman5 жыл бұрын
Incredible footage. I was completely blown away by the techniques and steadiness and experience. I'm inspired by many underwater filmmakers and their methods through experience. I enjoy recreational filming and learning of how to achieve that "buttery smooth" footage. Thanks for sharing, please continue!!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hello Nesta . Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and thank you for having subscribed . It does take some experience and buoyancy skills but dedication is paramount . You obviously need good equipment and a strong editing software . Add some long and nerve wrecking editing hours, the support + stimulating great comments such as yours and you have all the ingredients for the final result ... even though I am never fully satisfied . Once again Many thanks
@czele1235 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Another master piece. Admire your talent!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hello Radek , thank you very much for your fantastic comment , i am so glad you liked it . All the best for 2019.
@flaviobiancolli95693 жыл бұрын
One of the best diving videos I've ever seen... incredible. Looking forward to dive at Elphinsotone in the fiuture
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Flavio , your great comment really means a lot to me. Looking forward to going back to this gem of a dive site too.
@ultimatecrumpet4 жыл бұрын
Wow, really impressive shots and beautiful editing. Thanks for putting this video together, what a delight!
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for watching and for your very kind words Samantha
@michelegrassi43852 жыл бұрын
2:09 my favourite fish ever ! i hope to meet it next month :)
@SearenityQuest2 жыл бұрын
Egypt you
@oldrrocr4 жыл бұрын
WOW! EXCELLENT representation of diving in the Red Sea. I used to go from the Saudi Arabia side and it looked just like this. Ruined me for everywhere else.
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much !
@rockybalboa62653 жыл бұрын
SIMPLY AMAZING!! what was your gear and camera set up? do you have any social media accounts ?
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind comment . Nope, i am not on social media . Thanks again
@cyra.b29585 жыл бұрын
Hey, wow 🤗very nice video. Waiting for the next video😎greetings Heike
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hello Heike , thanks a lot for watching , i am glad you liked it . Take care
@cyra.b29585 жыл бұрын
Yann Faure it is really nice. 👍🏼
@tbsfcs9845 жыл бұрын
fantastic Video great Work!!!! ;)
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hi there, sincere thanks for your kind words of appreciation !
@TheTomivideos5 жыл бұрын
OMG!! :) Veryvery nice! This video will be the real benchmark for me! :)
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hello Tamás . Thank you very much for your wonderful comments and for having subscribed , I really appreciate !!! I was quite surprised when I saw your name as my boss name is also Tamás K , funny coincidence.Take care
@doreenkorbl5 жыл бұрын
Again, what an awesome underwater video. You can tell such an amazing story through that. Music & Composition just perfect! Keep on doing it!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
👍
@Julia-ne7ze5 жыл бұрын
Amazing shots! You have really grown as an artist, always look forward to see what you create next.
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Julia , too kind of you !
@appaloosafarm55 жыл бұрын
Once again amazing, love your video's and Egypt! 👌
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much , very kind of you . Egypt always delivers , never disappoints !
@michaelaneuwirth805 жыл бұрын
Wahnsinn, was Yann hier wieder tolles produziert hat. Wie bereits erwähnt-viel zu Schade nur für den Hausgebrauch
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
My dear Michaela , you always find the nicest words to describe my videos. Thank you once more for your kind support , it is always much appreciated ! Take care
@renaudespeche Жыл бұрын
Magnifique
@SearenityQuest Жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup Renaud 🙏
@renaudespeche Жыл бұрын
@@SearenityQuest c'est vous qui avez fait ce film ? Il est incroyable peut-on avoir la liste du matériel ?
@SearenityQuest Жыл бұрын
@@renaudespeche C'est bien moi en effet . Filmé avec Sony AX 100 , Caisson Gates et Sola +Keldan lampes , édition FCPX .
@DiversLens4 жыл бұрын
Great video, very well done! Love colors of your clips, music and compositions. My trip to Red Sea in August was canceled, and your video is a kind of substitution.
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Hi Val . Nice to hear from you again and thrilled to read your positive feedback . I am sorry to learn that your trip was canceled . I was myself scheduled to go to Sudan and unfortunately it is canceled too . Let's hope for better days . On the other hand, i am thinking , we divers, are giving the marine environment a break at the moment and it must have a soothing effect on the ecosystem . Take care Val.
@GerryGreenGoProMermaid5 жыл бұрын
Great video and editing! Well chosen music! Hope we get such vis when we go there next August !
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Gerry , thank a lot for your kind comments .The Red Sea is known for its unsurpassed visibility and you will love your dives there
@redsea48384 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I'm Ahmed from Egypt. I work for Red Sea Safari Diving Company.
@wowfreaker4 жыл бұрын
Hallo Ahmed I'm going to Egypt. Marsa Alamo to be precise. What are good locations around there?
@redsea48384 жыл бұрын
@@wowfreaker Hello friend You can contact me on WhatsApp. +201060172268
@redsea48384 жыл бұрын
@@wowfreaker It caught my attention. Some of the pictures at the beginning of your video contain pictures Marsa scakra
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ahmed. Thank you for watching . Very nice company . I went there twice last year and in 2012
@redsea48384 жыл бұрын
@@SearenityQuest Welcome anytime.
@sherrym23375 жыл бұрын
Once again breathtaking, extraordinary, and so delightful! Feels like I'm there but even better!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Namaste . I cannot thank you enough for your thoughtfulness and for putting a smile in my heart ! I am genuinely happy to share those videos with you . Have a good day Sherry .
@sherrym23375 жыл бұрын
@@SearenityQuest Thank you for sharing! Lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu. Namaste!
@MatteLson665 жыл бұрын
Wow! Fantastic footage. I really love the way you captured the shadows from the Lion fish during the night dive!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hello Matthias , Thank you very much for watching and for your appreciation. The lion fish is one of my favourite ones , it is so gracious ! Those were very cooperative 😊 playing with my lights to swallow their preys and it was actually easy to focus on their shadows as they were all over the place . I am glad you realised such details.
@MatteLson665 жыл бұрын
@@SearenityQuest My pleasure. I have caught Lion Fish on video but never anything near this. They were all stationary. Still beautiful though.
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
@@MatteLson66 Try during a night dive, use your lights and they will become very active, Cheers !
@carlostrada50745 жыл бұрын
bellissimo
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Ciao Carlo , Grazie mille !
@peterb.80455 жыл бұрын
Dieses Video gehört zu den schönsten, die jemals gesehen habe. Einfach fantastisch beleuchtet und grandios gefilmt und tolle Stimmung. Schade nur, dass du nicht mehr Abonnenten hast.
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hallo Peter, vielen dank für deinen feedback. Es freut mich, da ich viel Arbeit in dieses Video gesteckt habe.Ich stimme mit dir zu, dass das Licht eine grosse Rolle in ein Video steckt. Als für die Abonnenten, so ein netter Kommentar wie von dir macht mich mehr stolz.Danke und liebe Grüße
@rattler1234 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Which camera and housing did you use?
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for watching and having subscribed ! Sony AX 100 with Gates housing + Sola and Keldan lights
@jeancharlesquilot40535 жыл бұрын
Truly amazing , congrats !
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
I missed that one too . Thanks a lot Jean-Charles.
@sorayabirinci87065 жыл бұрын
wauw what camera did you use?!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Soraya , Sony AX 100
@GerryGreenGoProMermaid5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful videography, editing and music!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hello Gerry , Thank you so much for your nice comments .
@GerryGreenGoProMermaid5 жыл бұрын
Yann Faure Pleasure to watch! Thinking of diving there in 2020!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
@@GerryGreenGoProMermaid Good idea , you should head south to Elphinstone , Daedalus and Brothers.
@GerryGreenGoProMermaid5 жыл бұрын
Yann Faure just need to do a bit of research into which dive shops we can choose from!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
@@GerryGreenGoProMermaid Liveaboard is the best option
@hassanamer3355 Жыл бұрын
Hi, great scenery and amazing videography! What kind of setup do you use to get such stabilized shots with amazing color?
@SearenityQuest Жыл бұрын
Hi Hassan . Thank you so much for watching and your nice review . Sony AX 100 with Gates housing . Keldan + Sola lights and Nauticam Carbon Fibre Float Arms . Edited with Final Cut Pro. Thanks again
@sarahjoyl5 жыл бұрын
Hi, the footage is very steady! What did you use to film this? Beautiful images btw and nicely edited
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Sarah , I film with a Sony AX100 . I use a tripod on land and more than 25 years of buoyancy practise underwater. Thanks for your comments and for watching.
@buchpetzer2 жыл бұрын
@@SearenityQuest As of version 8 the GoPro Action Cams have a very good stabilizer. To some extend you can also use the warp stabilizer in Adobe Premiere Pro.
@SearenityQuest2 жыл бұрын
@@buchpetzer Thanks for the feedback , Gopro has improved a lot indeed
Amazing! Steady footage, excellent light, details... Do you still enjoy your dive if you have to focus on the filming?
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Petr , my sincere appreciation for your kind and astute comments . Your question is truly interesting because what is indeed the real essence of a dive ? To tell you you the truth I have been diving for a very long time and even used to work as a dive instructor . At that time , the goal was twofold , security for the students/clients and finding all kind of marine life for them to watch but I had no concern about filming. The more you dive the better you obviously know your environment and the species behaviour which helps for filming underwater . I have always loved diving whether I had to lead or for my own pleasure , with or without a camera . Nowadays , I do a lot of solo diving where I live in Malta which means I have long dives and ample time to alternatively film or simply enjoy the scenery . It gets trickier when on dive trips because I usually dive new spots for the first time , bottom time is reduced because you dive within a precise framework decided by the dive operation , your freedom is hence limited . In such cases I must admit that I sadly focus on filming , I still enjoy the dive but I realise that I miss out a lot . I sometimes even feel stupid trying to achieve the perfect shot when the real thing should be to hover and admire what is around you . Sorry Petr for my long and boring answer but I found your question too relevant to be disregarded . Thanks again and season greetings .
@PetrKominek5 жыл бұрын
@@SearenityQuest Dear Yann, thank you for your long answer. I'm keen on diving and filming as well, unfortunately, I don't have so many opportunities to dive so often. There is a time I want simply relax underwater and sometimes there is the need to share the underwater experience. I'll be happy to see more nice videos!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
@@PetrKominek Thanks Petr . Most important thing is : keep on enjoying yourself. All the best
@Mahi_Guide5 жыл бұрын
Indeed one of the best diving footages I ever seen. Keep the good work up. I wonder what lighting system did you use to bring such detailed photography.
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hello Mahi , thank you very much for your kind comment , it means a lot to me . I use a pair of Sola lights .
@chrisstubstad1485 жыл бұрын
Which type of lights are using for video? Really nice work.
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris , A pair of Sola 1200
@jeroenbeumer98565 жыл бұрын
Amazing footage! I'm curious with what kind of camera you recorded this. Nice to see some spots I have been. I now can't wait to be back this september! Keep it up!
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeroen , thanks a lot for your comment , Sony AX100 and Gates housing , enjoy your trip back there.
@sbspassion4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Beautiful footage and editing. I'm planning on going to Marsa Alam, do you have any recomendation for what company to dive with?
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your nice comment ! That would depend whether you want a land-based operation or a liveaboard . I would recommend Red Sea diving safari in Marsa alam as a land based dive center
@sbspassion4 жыл бұрын
@@SearenityQuest great, thanks for the tip!
@mohab5123 жыл бұрын
Great video, what's the camera please?
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
Thank you . Sony AX100.
@bellosilvio32043 жыл бұрын
Beautiful pictures, what car did you use?
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Silvio , what do you mean by car ?
@bellosilvio32043 жыл бұрын
Video machine.....
@SearenityQuest3 жыл бұрын
@@bellosilvio3204 Sony AX100 + Gates Housing
@jean-baptistedsd5 жыл бұрын
Hello Yann ! Thanks for this wonderful footage. My wife dives too, please can you describe me what video equipment you use to do this ? :)
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ji Bool , thanks for the comment . Sony AX100 , Gates housing and a pair of sola 1200 lights.
@nuwandinusha35695 жыл бұрын
wow
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Nuwan .
@meetashah61785 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Could I ask if you used camera filters for the light?
@SearenityQuest5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Meeta , just red filter and a couple of Sola !
@vopeworlddd92314 жыл бұрын
sorry to ask but i’m diving here soon, i love diving but in the places i’ve been before it’s very unlikely to see a shark, i’ve heard that it’s quite common to see them here. do sharks tend to bother divers?
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Hi elllaruby x . . I really hope that you will then see a shark very soon for it is one of the most mesmerizing animal you can see underwater. Many types of sharks can be found indeed in the Red Sea. Thank you for your question but with all due respect , reality is exactly quite the opposite, as we, humans , are the intruders and the ones bothering the sharks . Never forget that those beautiful creatures were already navigating oceans and seas way long before Gagnan and Cousteau were born.The shark , i suppose that you are probably referring to is the notorious Oceanic white tip (Longimanus) which is known to be inquisitive .You also have to distinguish between coastal reefs and off shore reefs as the Longimanus by nature will rather be cruising the latter ones. So , if you want to avoid this shark at any cost do not dive offshore reefs such as Abu Hamra , the brothers and Abu Kizan. Otherwise , do not worrry as you will be briefed accordingly just like you would be briefed for example about the hazards of blue ringed octopus in other parts of the world.Last but not least the best way to debunk shark myths is to avoid mainstream media. I hope you will enjoy your dives in the magnificent Red Sea.
@restyobet97734 жыл бұрын
Ow some
@SearenityQuest4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch
@lennardwiswede7479 Жыл бұрын
What qualifications would you need to dive at the elphinstone reef?
@SearenityQuest Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your message Lennard . Even though some dive centers/ liveaboards take the foolish risk of bringing open water divers there , I would strongly recommend a minimum of an advanced certification and some solid experience in deep diving. Elphinstone is in the open sea , has vertical drop offs, unpredictable and sometimes strong currents and choppy waters at times.Perfect buoyancy is a prerequisite as you either drift or hover in the blue with great depths below. Diving Elphinstone requires utmost respect and humbleness , the tragic events of 2007 are a undisputed reminder of that . I hope that answers your question .