Born in 1988, the photographer was inspired by the documentary “The Blue Planet” directed by British naturalist Sir David Attenborough.
As an adventurous person, Thien decided on underwater photography as the path he would pursue. The first thing he had to do was to go to Nha Trang to get a freediving and scuba diving certification.
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Underwater photography means you have to take life-threatening risks. You could suffer from lack of oxygen, the pressure of diving deep, or the continuous change of underground currents. You must be well equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary in an unfavorable environment.
During the last two years, the excellent pictures Thien has taken have opened up a wonderful sight of the deep ocean with amazingly beautiful coral reefs. These pictures remind each of us about the hidden beauty of the Vietnamese coasts, raising the community’s awareness of protecting and conserving invaluable aquatic ecosystems.
Some awards Thien has received
– Excellence Award at the Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards 2019; |
Story: Ly Hoang Long – Photos: Nguyen Ngoc Thien