Vertigo

[@DaanVerhoeven]

i was many many years old when today i learned that vertigo isn't actually the fear of heights, but that feeling of not knowing what's up or down. Fear of heights is called 'acrophobia' - wish i'd known that before i made the thumbnail...

[@R_T_HEIDE]

I only know vertigo as a state of feeling very dizzy. I've experienced it once during a ascent from a scuba dive. I knew from reference of my team and through training that my body position was horizontal and stable but my body was telling me I was going through a rollercoaster very quickly. I recognised what was happening (this can happen when there's a pressure difference in the inner ear) and it was sort of mind over matter at that point. After a while it subsided and I was able to continue the ascent. I'm not very fond of heights either and drop-offs during scuba diving give me a funny feeling too. I can see how people with a stronger response than me with being high up (or even better having nothing underneath them) will make them feel disorienting or dizzy or maybe even extreme dizzy like the physically caused vertigo.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

@@R_T_HEIDE that sounds petrifying! happened to a friend of mine who burst his eardrum; all he could do was grab the dive line and follow that up.

[@R_T_HEIDE]

It was more of a surprise, I had enough air with me and it happened on the shallow part of the dive so that wasn't a problem either. That's the part of freediving I'm hesitant about, not having enough gas with me 😅 Now there's a scary situation.

[@mehitabel1290]

"Vertigo" is just dizziness. Acrophobia can lead to it, but it's not a fear of heights, as most people think.

[@chihabdine3185]

SCHOOL

[@selfmade123]

this is the best underwater video in the world, kudos to the cameraman and especially to the lady

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you! Check out 'one breath around the world' by Guillaume Néry,; that's my favourite

[@RomboutVersluijs]

​@@DaanVerhoeven tha is for mentioning that one. It popped up after seeing this one. That's on another level

[@hakanselsfors2232]

I have never been close to experience anything like this, and I most likely never will, unfortunately. But watching this, I feel a primal attraction, a longing... but also a primal fear, for standing right at the edge of the abyss and letting go. It is so beautiful and peaceful, and yet so dangerous. Fantastic work! Thank you for showing us the depths!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you, that was a lovely comment to read!

[@waliaphellps1745]

“Fear and desire are oposite impulses” even though you can fear what you desire and you can desire what you fear. It’s not only the footages that inspire me, is what you say. Thank you for such a beautiful work.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

our pleasure - glad you liked it

[@the_common_tater8907]

I was a commercial diver for 22 years and i must say the drop into the job is the best part.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

all about that freefall

[@jaybond9386]

You have no idea how much joy in my heart and soul your videos give me, they capture every moment and every feeling about freediving. Thank you for all your hard work that goes into making these short films.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

That's so nice to read, thank you Jay!!

[@spryt777]

❤👏

[@ArcAudios77]

It was a fantastic watch & listen Daan. Thanks & best wishes to you & Alenka as you move forwards.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@diamondtek380]

Amazing and frightening at the same time!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Yes, it was like that filming it, too

[@ADONIAS69]

​@@DaanVerhoevenhasta que despierten Los demonios Marinos Que Dios Tiene preparados Para el juicio Del mundo😢 Mientras Disfrute Del mar DECEO que no salga Algo horrible De esas aguas Entregué su vida A cristo jesus❤ Lee la biblia Y reconozca que sin cristo Está perdida Mesita La salvación De su alma Dios y cristo Te aman❤❤❤❤

[@skrutten_]

A few years ago, I randomly discovered freediving, after never thinking about it for a second in my life, and it has been one of those singular things I've wanted to do the most, out of everything I haven't attempted yet. Whenever it's hard to believe in this experience, I'll sometimes watch this video and it gives me the trust in our world, that there will always be extraordinary things to discover and do. So much of the human experience-desire, curiosity, adventure, discovery-is beautifully captured in just 3 1/2 minutes. Many thanks!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

yes, life is full of wonder, not just out there, but also in your mind. I'm often surprised about the things that pop up when I'm holding my breath

[@johannphysio4977]

How lovely! As a scuba diver, I relate deeply to this. You have put, so eloquently, the feeling I have felt for years! Thank you!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

i'm so glad to read other people share this madness!

[@ASLoc.]

Я не знаю что написать потому что не знаю зачем вы это делаете. Когда смотришь дух захватывает.👍

[@Conspiracymom]

Just magic 😍🥰So so beautiful...I'm constantly flying in my dreams ....swimming is the closest thing to it 🌊Tyty💖

[@DaanVerhoeven]

i love flying dreams!

[@KimmelSlavko]

That dream of flying freely is one of my favorites and the reason why I love to swim and dive so much ! In water you can fly ! 💞💞💞

[@DaanVerhoeven]

same here!

[@Psalm144.1]

My next door neighbor friend was into cave diving. As we became adults and moved away from each other, I’d see her rarely during hometown visits. But one year recently I hadn’t seen or heard from her for awhile. Her brother let me know she drowned during a cave diving trip. Either got stuck or lost and ran out of air. Her swim partner found her. Scary way to go out.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

sorry to read that - cave diving is very specialised, very tricky. I couldn't do that, i think.

[@Lionne208]

Brilliant work👏🏻👏🏻 You filmed these moments perfectly that I felt like I was Alenka😌 I adore diving and underwater world so this was something what made my day after watching. Keep on in your work and dreams because we all worldwide enjoy in products of it👏🏻✔️ Greetings from Croatia ❤️

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Glad you enjoyed it Lionne!

[@azae00Vids]

This reminds me of when I lucid dream, very nice❤️❤️

[@DaanVerhoeven]

it's very much based on that, yes!

[@markfellows2268]

Quite mesmerising, struggle to hold my breath fir the length of video, less alone much much more.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Same here! Luckily we filmed it in little chunks

[@heggedaal]

I love this aquatic poetry. Wonderful!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

What a lovely way of putting it!

[@renz7663]

Vertical dissolves in water! This captures me ❤ Agree👍👍👍

[@DaanVerhoeven]

horizontal sometimes too😉

[@Andrea.1tree]

Breathtaking! I found myself holding my breath with her. Haha! Gorgeous filmography, editing, music, and of course the two main characters- the swimmer, and the ocean. ♥️ Wonderful work Daan.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Andréa - so glad you liked it!

[@Andrea.1tree]

@@DaanVerhoeven 😊

[@rolandsc]

Wow! What a film! Thank you!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@s-code-b]

This work was so well done that I lost touch with the fact that she was holding her breath the entire time. The duration of that held breath alone is already a dream in itself.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

That's so nice to read - exactly what we were going after!

[@thebeauty294]

❤❤❤​@@DaanVerhoeven

[@ВишневыйдомнаулицеМира]

Ничего себе там глубоко! Красиво и страшно одновременно.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@Юлия-г1к6д]

Красиво ! Фантастика😅космос!🫶

[@gospodinMatusova]

Бояться не стоит , даже в смерти лишь освобождение

[@MrGoshka1]

Да, страшненько.

[@ОлегГорностаев-д1ч]

​@@gospodinMatusovaумер шоле уже?

[@TAILORmoves]

sprtive and artific masterpiece! THX, a diving musician

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Pleasure to read - keep diving and composing!

[@СветланаБакланова-е2п]

На сколько она задерживает дыхание?Это удивительно!❤

[@DaanVerhoeven]

She can hold her breath for a few minutes, she’s a world record holding freediver

[@JJrockA001]

one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve ever had the chance to witness. wonderfully narrated 💛

[@DaanVerhoeven]

@@JJrockA001 thank you - I just love hearing her voice!

[@queniebio]

What a beautiful peace of art! Loved it!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Quenie - glad to read that!

[@BUTCHIEBOY09]

Another Daan Verhoeven "Gal-With-Gills". Thanks, Daan; one more beautifully-filmed video.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you John!

[@73dines]

What a masterpiece! Brilliant work.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Edo, that's very kind of you to say!

[@e.m.5499]

Amazing! Absolutely amazing! 💯 👏 👏 💯

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@thesailingsiren]

Amazing job you guys! It is such a joy seeing the final project. It was fun getting some training in that day and watching you guys work your magic. :)

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Rachel!

[@priscilaoliveira6655]

Que video lindo. Maravilhoso. Que lugar incrível. Parabéns 👏🤩 eu nao consigo ficar nem 10 segundos sem respirar debaixo da água 😂😂 magnífico 🤩

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you - it takes some training!

[@izzythevegan3543]

First video of yours I've seen, but this is beyond beautiful and breathtaking. The storytelling behind how many great things in life involve falling, like falling in love, was amazing. ❤

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Izzy, that's kind of you to say

[@melrichardson2392]

An absolutely stunning video thankyou.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@РоманЧижиков-м3д]

Thanks, Daan. Absolutely amazing!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Glad you liked it!

[@Chiarabarrassojelafaille]

What a beautiful and poetic video. Love this. So inspiring! The underwater world is fascinating and magical.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

thank you - i totally agree!

[@eds5709]

Fantastic story and amazing visuals. Compliments to the both of you ;-)

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Ed!

[@tonyveloso2543]

Que Coragem desta mulher...da empressao de estar num vazio...sem ninguém por perto...Parabéns girl...Brazilian

[@DaanVerhoeven]

obrigado!

[@Miguel-wc8hu]

Extraordinarias tomas, de arte incluso en el riesgo. Congratuleitions.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@davidr9614]

😯 c'est magnifique et impressionnant ! Quelle sensation ça doit être de se retrouver devant cet abime et se sentir "tomber" . Splendides vues 👍👏

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Merci David!

[@МаргаритаРомановская-п1щ]

Ужас ужасный! Никогда я бы не хотела попасть в эту бездну!!!!! Завидую отважным сердцам!❤️

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Hahaha, yes, it’s not for everyone

[@joelarrow9272]

Really, really beautiful, creative and astonishing, thank you..

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Joe that's so nice to read!

[@MrGaryCampanella]

Oh my goodness, you have touched on something that I have struggled with my whole life -- that insane voice in my head that says: "Jump". When I walk over a bridge or along a cliff over the ocean, I ask my partner to hold my hand and not let go because I am afraid that I will jump. On the one hand, I recognize it as a fear of losing control of my life. On the other hand, one of my dreams is to fly like a bird in their three dimensional world. Not many people understand that "insane voice" but you got it.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

apparently, the French call it "l'appel du vide" - the call of the void. Common enough to have a name then, be it in French. We are not alone - let's all meet on a bridge in Paris and try not to jump.

[@3DComputing]

Yeah, I hate it. part of me inching towards the edge, part of me in fear clawing at the ground to stop myself. hate it, hate it hate it.

[@elwhagen]

Absolutely stunningly, beautiful short video!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AmitSingh-sf5qp]

"Fear and desires are opposite" well said🙏🏻

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you - not an entirely original thought of mine, but i liked exploring it

[@ericgervasi6560]

Beautiful vidéo !!! Congratulations Daan !

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Eric!

[@serenellaczarnecki5983]

One of my worst nightmares : deep dark water.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Oh but it’s so lovely in there

[@artvandelay8030]

That was beautiful. Thank you. 🦭

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HAPPY-CATTY]

That was so incredibly amazing! I have goosebumps!💕👌🏼

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Sarah, glad you liked it!

[@tabbiesRred]

beautiful presentation & message. Thanks so much~

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pirat350]

I have acrophobia so I have to say that was well thought out and performed. You added a whole new perspective to the whole thought process. Thank you

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you; i think i have a mild version of it - you should see me on a ledge!

[@moonfly664]

Splendido racconto di ciò che accade in acqua. Bravissimi, complimenti !

[@DaanVerhoeven]

grazie!

[@JANUS-J]

It‘s like from outer space, stunning and beautiful.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@JANUS-J]

@@DaanVerhoeven we thank you for taking us into this wonderful and fascinating world.

[@natha1386]

Magnifique, splendide, merci, from France, with love

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you from Cornwall!

[@Ahmad_Qari]

Amazing 😍

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@althaeaofficinalis7880]

It's mysterious, beautiful, fearless! 😲😍🤩

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@ЮрийСивак-б8ц]

Я люблю море, люблю глубину, это просто фантастика, опускаться в пучину, цвета меняются. Достигнув дна и оперевшись, понимаешь, теперь путь наверх, летишь наверх, смотришь в небо через воду и тянешься к воздуху. Глоток воздуха и жить хочется после красоты падения вниз и возвращения обратно. Всём здоровья добра.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Exactly!

[@ЮрийСивак-б8ц]

@@DaanVerhoeven приятно общаться с понимающим человеком

[@dlr759]

А если не хватит воздуха?

[@ЮрийСивак-б8ц]

@@dlr759 тогда это печалька

[@dlr759]

@@ЮрийСивак-б8ц действительно, печально ))

[@Sutterjack]

Great cinematography

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you! I was hoping to do a bit better with the first shot, but you really do need a dolly for a dolly zoom, turns out

[@Sutterjack]

@@DaanVerhoeven Hah - you sound like a artist..."It could have been better..." Yes it could always be better , but excellent is good enough!

[@Marc_donkey]

I am amazed at how long some people can hold their breath

[@DaanVerhoeven]

same here!

[@e.m.5499]

IKR! 60-90 seconds for me.

[@ゆきりん-r8h]

Hyper Ventilation makes it possible

[@BraddersMusic]

Beautiful video and dialogue! Thank you!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Glad you liked it!

[@Der_4xel]

Ok I am a SCUBA Diver. However, when I am in water I feel the great fascination. I love using this three-dimensional space. The different perspectives I can take under water is just outstanding. It is not the fishes and wrecks and other things that satisfies me though. I feel the deeply connected to the ocean- under water even ten times more.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

I recognise that feeling!

[@PhilJonesIII]

Same here. I was diving off the coast of Mauritius some years back where the seabed disappears into an inky blackness, an abyss that was terrifying and inviting at the same time. No small fish, of which there were thousands, would swim out over that edge so, I took the hint. A whole new set of emotions, often conflicting but, made me feel more alive than ever.

[@e3dave744]

I can’t put into words how calming that was .

[@andrewc5955]

I’m mostly impressed with how long she’s been holding her breath

[@DaanVerhoeven]

she's very impressive!

[@orchardwatchandclockrepair8346]

That was fantastic and fabulous. You are incredible

[@DaanVerhoeven]

she's an amazing athlete!

[@sandroiavazzo3198]

Come sempre emozionante

[@DaanVerhoeven]

💙

[@thomasphillips3162]

That was so beautiful that you can hold your breath for so long! I also loved seeing that beautiful clear waterline showing when it was showing from the top moving down halfway coming halfway out of the water, seeing it move closer to the bottom like we’re almost coming all the way out of the water but then seeing the waterline moving back up some! It looked like we were going all the way back underwater but except we were moving halfway back underwater which I loved a lot! I usually love seeing that beautiful waterline moving up and passing the top going all the way back underwater a lot though especially after coming halfway out of the water and/or all the way out of the water because that’s more popular to see! Good underwater breath hold by the way!❤️🐟🥰💧😅😍🦈💦🐳👍😘🙂🌊🐋😊🐠💐💕🐬👙

[@DaanVerhoeven]

this was all shot underwater, except the last few seconds - or maybe I'm not quite understanding what you're saying? Love all the emojis though!

[@thomasphillips3162]

@@DaanVerhoeven I loved seeing that beautiful waterline showing when coming halfway out of the water and seeing that beautiful clear waterline moving up and down! It looked like the waterline was about to move back up and pass the top which meant going all the way back underwater! That’s what I meant by what happened the last couple seconds!

[@Vicky55587]

Magisch Magical Μαγικό 👌

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you! Danke! Gracias!

[@ИринаКудряшова-ц3к]

Красота!!!

[@MyKoKo]

I saw quite a lot of people having different opinion on FB but I don’t know why I’ve a feeling that you would pick the first pic for your thumbnail and you eventually did! Such a great piece of work again! Can’t wait to visit Dean’s blue hole and bump into you guys in Vertical blue someday!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

It was Alenka's choice - i was leaning to the second pic but i did like this one as well

[@MyKoKo]

@@DaanVerhoeven ooops😅 I guess I got some connection with Alenka not you then 😂

[@DaanVerhoeven]

@@MyKoKo hahaha, you two is like besties!

[@thomaslohr7574]

Tolles Video, der Mut ist beeindruckend.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you - she's a brave champion!

[@РитаБеретарь]

Завораживааеееет🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@nicholaskearney678]

Beauty in every thought, in every ' falling' word. Magic. Vertigo dissolves in water.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you! Writing that script was hard!

[@hiiwillmakeyouhappy3901]

Hi Daan Verhoeven, :D I had depression and you helped me soo much! Thank you! I can always see your videos

[@DaanVerhoeven]

so glad to be of help - thank you for letting me know!

[@adrianmeiring9125]

I love this, thank you for the awesome share

[@DaanVerhoeven]

glad to read that - it was a pleasure to make!

[@botya3809]

सलाम है आप लोगों को आप इतने गहरे पानी में जाने के लिए हिम्मत कहां से लाते हो मुझे भी बता दो मैं भी गहरे पानी में जाना चाहता हूं

[@DaanVerhoeven]

first you learn to swim in shallow water, then in deep water, then you take a freediving course, and slowly progress from there

[@francescolovetere3910]

Wonderful as a dream. The "secret" is in total relaxation of mind and body.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you - and you're absolutely right about that secret!

[@Madzguy007]

Wow I can't believe she held her breathe that long

[@DaanVerhoeven]

world champion - she's a bit special

[@eduardoraonelpuentesanchez789]

Super bonito y profundo...el mar, el sanador eterno! 🇵🇹 🇨🇺 🇵🇹 🇨🇺

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Gracias!

[@yakamoz.moonlight]

I drowned when I was watching...

[@DaanVerhoeven]

sorry bout that

[@albertobarreto3093]

😂😂😂😂,you mada me open her Page 😂😂😂

[@WaotJay]

😂😅😂😂 kinda still holding my breath.

[@gofres_8540]

Many times!

[@renz7663]

Nice narration Daan 👍 nice vid. Superb

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Ren!

[@알밤-b5o]

👍🏻

[@DaanVerhoeven]

👌🏽

[@AnisamapundoKahar]

Vertigo so high 🙄 how amazing she can swming that water she didn't afraid so proud of you beautiful lady

[@DaanVerhoeven]

She's pretty awesome!

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

The underwater environment is magical, and the likeness to flying is awesome, and flying hang gliders is very similar with a different set of constraints, and normally speed, unless you are flying a helicopter, which is magical in its own right, like being a few feet off the ground, yet not going anywhere, but flying as if you were underwater.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

I love the flying bit - but helicopters make me nervous

[@jindriskazajacova4711]

Daan you nailed it again 😍 And Alenka was perfect in this 💙

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Jin! She's amazing, isn't she?

[@malumarado1600]

Nice video. congratulations artist.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you!

[@mrstravel9381]

This woman is brilliant! So amazing!!!!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

agreed - she's wonderful

[@donnawilliams1825]

The videography and narration was absolutely incredible. Keep up the magnificent work ethic!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Donna!

[@BillSklodowski]

Wow.. So beautiful! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Glad you liked it Bill!

[@julianbalenzano6432]

So Beautiful and Peaceful.😌😍 The Underwater world is a Beautiful Place too be FREE🌊💦🫧

[@DaanVerhoeven]

thank you Julian!

[@robindutta9949]

You played very well Madam. Excellent job you done.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Agreed

[@DDOMohit]

hey this video gave me chills amazing work guys you played it out of the park.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you - i got chills too while filming it! Also because i got a bit cold, but mostly due to Alenka being so damn good!

[@darlingtonmachona2010]

Great work 👍👏. love your diving skills

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you - Alenka is such a beast of an athlete!

[@hollzie7348]

Someday I want to give into my vertigo just like this but first I must quit smoking!! When I was way younger I could hold my breath up to 2 minutes. I thought how amazing it would be to breathe under water. My step-mother is a certified open water diver and so she arranged for the family to go down to our local pool and do a little training. It was magical to be able to breathe under water. 20 years ago we went to Cozumel and we were going to try an open water dive class there but my brother and I were just getting over the flu and so we never got to dive. We did some snorkeling which was awsome!! My father continued to go diving but I was soo bummed I never had the opportunity to try it again. Maybe some day the opportunity will happen again!!❤

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Yes, try it - take a freediving course. When started freediving i was still smoking, but then i quit cigarettes and my breath hold improved by almost a minute in a week.

[@ТатьянаМаевская-к2э]

Красота и непередаваемый ужас!а ещё- великолепная съемка!

[@ikust204]

Героиня не одна - как минимум оператор рядом и все было тщательно продумано.)

[@NickGreek-z9z]

Insanely gorgeous video!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you so much!

[@betsybarnicle8016]

That was a work of art, enlightening.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Betsy!

[@PozitivMC]

Guillaume Nery base jumping at Dean's Blue Hole - that's the master piece. And this video is just swimming.

[@DaanVerhoeven]

@@PozitivMC the real masterpiece there is the camerawork by Julie Gautier

[@marhe881]

Not directly Hitchcock, but definitely same level of fantastic cinematography! Mooi!

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Dank je Martin! Borrowed that shot from him!

[@petestronach4949]

this is so confronting, . . and deep. Well done,

[@DaanVerhoeven]

Thank you Pete!

[@kv3828]

This clip really spoke to me...much love,thanku

[@DaanVerhoeven]

glad to read it!