This is Bonaire (4k) - Pride of the Dutch Caribbean

[@SpencerPhotography]

What the heck? Why doesn't this work of art have like 10 million views! So well done, guys!!

[@harryknights694]

You should get in contact with David Attenborough, I used to live on the same street as him! with these filming skills and the inspiring and educational story lines you could go very far with nature documentaries. Almost made me cry how incredibly beautiful the underwater world is in Bonaire. More humans need to see the beauty and magnificence of nature to stop polluting it and protect! The ecosystem is a mirror to us, the fact we are damaging the environment shows we are damaging ourselves. When were very close to non-human beings it is possible to see ourselves reflected back as we are all in essence made of the same stuff. We should protect and spend more time immersed in the raw elements of nature away from computer screens and central heating and become more connected. That's what its all about: Connection & Purpose.

[@dogonmyneck]

This place is a true gem for the world! We had a stop here a few years back on cruise and we took all of our grandkids snorkeling and to this day they still talk about how beautiful this place is and how lucky they got to visit. I have snorkeled in lots of places in the world and it took me 35 years to see a sea turtles but here my grandkids on the first time in the water see one within minutes of getting in the ocean. I cannot wait to go back and see more of the beauty soon. Agree with others on why this video does not have millions of views.

[@mangrovemaniacs-bonaire798]

Thank you so much for joining us into the forest. Working with us. Thank you for this beautiful movie and the message you have.

[@JurrienWiss]

It was an honor to be a part of the Mangrove Maniacs volunteers and the great work being done. You really make a difference and deliver a major contribution to the conservation of Bonaire's mangroves and surrounding area ❤

[@dakicpopovich]

One of the best quality video I have ever watch about Bonaire, makes me fall in love with the Island 😀

[@bennyrobles9194]

Beautiful videos of our island Bonaire.! “Masha masha danki pa mustra nan”! ( This means; Thank you very much for posting them.! Papiamento our local language.)

[@peat3210]

Ok seriously, this one of the best put together video of the island that I have seen, you guys are on another level, wish I could film like this! You guys teach? Either way wow wow wow! Hope this video reaches millions of views.

[@thedudeabides1443]

Not sure how many videos you have made, but this is world-class. Bravo!

[@teetrenidad2499]

very cool beautiful shots, THX! Nos dushi isla Bonairu.

[@AlfredStoppels]

Found your first film when looking into Fury Shoals. Now I watched all your films ... and am so impressed by your footage and editing. It is all breathtaking The way you bring things to life is incredible. All films are just gems for those who love the underwater world. Huge Compliment! Knap werk.

[@commanderkrieger]

Jurrien, this is a masterpiece Amazing video quality. the Sony a7SIII in perfection and a great selection of music Its a documentary and thank you so much for this breathtaking video and work!!! Greetings

[@JurrienWiss]

Hi André, thanks for your nice words!

[@VinishBawa]

Absolutely superb video. I'm booking a dive trip there right now.

[@bennyrobles9194]

@@VinishBawa interesting dive sites are: Margate Bay-Hilma Hooker(sunken ship 1984)-barri’s reef infront of Sanddollar(good/safe nightdive) -Oil Slick Leap-Tolo-Karpata. On the East side shorediving only possible if the wind comes from the west.Often during hurricane seasonOctober/December. Good Diveshop: Dive Friends. Good pick up/drop off tank stations. NITROX too. Dive Safe.!

[@soursolv9133]

Wow, for the first time we got some proper production about/from our Island. Great job!

[@DiverErnst]

Wat een waanzinnig film. Bonaire super gaaf in beeld gebracht!

[@rireuter]

Well done!!!

[@MLanding]

This could be one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen! Thank you!

[@twinflowerfioretta]

Bonaire is a Paradise, absolutely Wonderful! great Docu. Thank you very much! 💙💚 I spended 4 weeks at the Red Sea, i just miss it now...

[@twinflowerfioretta]

unfortunately trash is humans footprints everywhere.......

[@cryptojihadi265]

How do you compare Red Sea to Bonaire?

[@twinflowerfioretta]

@@cryptojihadi265 i`m sory, i have never been to Bonaire. the landscape around Red Sea is of course a Desert - very different, but nice contrast, blue water, clear Sky and grey brown sand, only few green spots with palms...

[@IzuSansui]

No doubt, it is a professional documentary! Fabulous! This channel deserves more subscriptions.

[@gcprost]

Thanks for making this video. I will be leaving for Bonaire in two days time. I hope that is will see a fraction of the beautiful video that your have shared with us.

[@CarolynHorton-t6i]

GREAT video. Was there in Bonaire 2012 diving, THE BEST.

[@luciadeliege-lataster3923]

Wow! Beautiful shots! Nature is incredibly beautiful on Bonaire, both on land and in the sea.

[@cobain0267]

Ich finde diese Insel einfach traumhaft...ich fliege nächstes Jahr wieder hin...und irgendwann hoffe ich sagen zu können...i come back and stay...❤

[@itsmebuzzz7322]

Just went there, beautiful!!!

[@wilfordbrimley3489]

Awesome! Great shots! Factual narrative....wow... nicely done

[@igorledo3833]

Absolutely beautiful. Really well crafted, really smooth filming, great storylines. Piece of art! Bonaire is breathtaking

[@onepairofhands]

great presentation of the island

[@erictheshark9045]

Great filming!!!!! 👍🏼👍🏻👍🏼🤩

[@LightningWing11]

What a gem of a place, I hope to visit one day!

[@jeremyhaines4481]

I would love to Bonaire it looks beautiful

[@SilvioKallen]

Geweldig mooie documentaire waarop ik zelfs nog in mijn buggy voorbij kom in Playa

[@danielgroener3196]

What an amazing work of art!!!!

[@manuellewin3679]

FANTASTIC!!! Really I mean it. I have been a pro diver for the last 30 years and didnt saw many times the quality you are offering for a "non-profesional"!!! Thanks a lot Monsieur ❤

[@robhoekstra9166]

This is by far the best and most beautiful video I have seen of Bonaire. I loved the warning at the end of the video. This one should have a million views. I'm happy and thankfull that I will visit Bonaire in october this year and I will do my shear of cleaning up!

[@radeaver]

Beautiful done, educational and informative. A true joy to view, Bonaire a special place for many! 👏🏻👏🏻💙 🇧🇶

[@svadventure3134]

Absolutely stunning footage!

[@pimstovers1156]

A joy for the eye, happy to see positivity in this climate change crisis. Heel mooi gedaan.

[@underthehorizondiver]

Amazing shots! Need more videos.

[@davidlan5698]

An amazingly inspiring work of art. Keep educating us about the beauty and the need for smarter living.

[@KjeldKahn]

Mooi man die onderwater beelden. Een edit maken van 80 uur duik video's, respect! Geniet ervan.

[@georgebalmusfilmmaker]

Ocean and ocean life shape the Earth's features Beautiful!

[@jonathanamato]

Your shots are incredible and inspiring! Thank you for this amazing video

[@joaobaccarin5552]

You guys are really good! Great footage!

[@mcsy]

Truly amazing! Ive watched all of your videos so far and I have to say this one is my favourite! So inspirational mate!! Keep it up!

[@wanderview-t3q]

It's so beautiful ❤️ Great nature 😍 Thanks for this video ☺️

[@jamesberry8079]

Been to Bonaire multiple times now so why am I just now coming across this video? This video is so breathtaking I am contemplating throwing all my camera gear away.

[@holgeripsen]

Absolutely fantastic shoots and cut. I Love your videos, very inspiring!

[@andrewmelzer3818]

Absolutely incredible. You deserve SO many more views and subscribers.

[@seanjayasekera]

Great video, amazing footage! 😍 The message is so inspiring too :)

[@sonrisabonaire]

Absolutely beautiful! 💚🐠🐢🐙

[@海建俞]

wow, one solid piece of work

[@wabcriel1]

Wow! Really nice movie! Wel done!

[@Joeri2K3]

Damn Jurries & Isabelle ! Dit is een heel mooie (duik)film (in feite docu)! Daar waar ik je vorige filmen al knap vond, hebben jullie hier 'the bar' flink hoger gezet. Knappe video, edit, muziek, docu. Inspirerend hoor!

[@michaeleavenson2716]

Paradise ❤

[@sdzachar]

So beautiful wow I love it ❤

[@jlfballast]

Geweldig mooi

[@1401chan]

Beautiful

[@hannahgroeneveld3550]

amazing!

[@LaurenPaigeSQL]

1:12 WOW! 🤯 What AMAZING footage of that Longsnout Seahorse - those guys are so small! The dive housing for those DSLR cameras may cost an arm and a leg but DAMN is it worth it in the right hands! One thing that stood out to me so much was the color grading. There's a lot of good underwater footage, but most of it is so oversaturated in blue tones. Did y'all achieve this mostly through lighting or editing? Got any tips for a new underwater photographer?

[@sdzachar]

Wow best movie 🍿 ❤

[@mart555rct]

Mooie beelden! Bedankt voor het uploaden! 😁

[@egidiomora4079]

Hermoso lugar... Gracias Dios

[@علىخطىابنباديسومباركالميلي]

isabel Albouniriyah أسأل الله أن يحفظك

[@ИгорьКруглов-ж2п]

Прекрасно ❤

[@marco899]

Geweldige film.

[@madtripperstv]

Your underwater shots are perfect.. I'm still struggling to find my best settings on my a6500.. I know I can get more out my camera 🤨

[@MrOhUW]

so cool I want to ask you some questions. What program do u use color correction? I want to create a color like you. awesome. Do you always use lens and light filters?

[@mohanchandra9001]

Athe aquatic serene beauty is better than terrestrial beauty mmmmmmmmmmm umma❣️

[@sandramaruszak9998]

Loved your video! I'm looking for an underwater video camera (I don't do stills) and would love to hear your thoughts of what cameras have worked well & which ones didn't. I know the pros and cons of the go pro system well--what I'm searching for is a camera system that fills in the gaps--like videoing smaller animals etc. Would really appreciate hearing your thoughts!

[@JurrienWiss]

Hi Sandra, thanks! I also started with a Gopro, then had an Olympus camera (was more of a photo camera with a film option), and then I started using a Sony AX700 (www.yourcamerastore.com/sony-ax700- with-gates-housing-and-sp34a-port). The AX700 with the Gates housing is a fan-tas-tic 4k camera (and still is). Easy to operate, records good colors, a very good zoom function, built-in red filter and nd filter, automatic and manual focus/zoom function, manual white balance option. We still use the AX700 (as a 2nd camera) and are still very happy with it.

[@sandramaruszak9998]

​@@JurrienWiss Thank you so much--after watching your video, I started researching the AX700. I was frustrated with the TG6 (especially with the autofocus hunting) so the Sony Cyper-shot DSC RX100 or Sony ZV1 were on my radar. After looking at your video, I'm thinking the AX700 may be worth the added price. Thanks so much for the added info!!

[@JurrienWiss]

@@sandramaruszak9998 Yes, please note.. this movie was mostly shot with a Sony A7SIII, only a few shots were taken with the AX700. For a full equipment list see the credits: 23:15

[@annettevet2761]

💜🙏🏼

[@viv-oh7qj]

Hai jurrien I want to visit Raja Ampat,I want to dive there but I'm not a underwater driver,is it possible to dive there without any experience like I have scuba dive in Andaman and Nicobar without any experience of it, with a professional diver

[@JurrienWiss]

I would advise to get your diving certification first before diving, the currents in Raja Ampat can be strong..

[@viv-oh7qj]

@@JurrienWiss Thanks a lot and have u visited our country India,especially Andaman and Nicobar

[@dogloverjb6873]

this is as great example of why we need to have more ocean preserves.... otherwise the reef fish get overfished and the corals destroyed. Mangroves in Florida are getting destroyed by mankind at an alarming rate. We behave as if we own this planet...yet it belongs to all the millions of species that call earth "home". ..... we are just one species.

[@allpractising6282]

How did the Bonaire reefs cope with the warm water temperatures of 2023?

[@michielvanbokhorst8707]

Beautiful movie - but the pompous music is very tiresome.

[@hankdusommeil1065]

what a pity that this beautiful documentary is accompanied by this apparently inevitable numbing and overpowering plastic pulp music

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Because donkeys are a native species to Bonaire 🤣🤣🤣

[@JimNelson-kw5le]

its pronounced BO naire,,,,,,,, not ban air

[@honeybee-vo9ox]

Beautiful