Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 2/2016 | Page 37

PHOTO/VIDEO SPEAKERS www.adex.asia USA Lynn Funkhouser Women Divers Hall of Fame Voice of the Ocean Judge Lynn Funkhouser is an internationally published photographer, author, lecturer, environmentalist, adventuress, and leader in dive travel. Diving and photographing over 260 islands in the Philippines, two months every year since 1975, she is an expert on Philippine diving. Her most recent honour was Diver of the Year 2014 in Arts at NY/NJ Beneath the Sea. As an environmentalist, Lynn is committed to making a difference through her images and presentations. She was inducted into the inaugural Women Divers Hall of Fame. www.lynnfunkhouser.com TOPICS Main Stage THE PHILIPPINES – THE APEX OF THE CORAL TRIANGLE: Showcasing Anilao, Puerto Galera and Tubbataha. Main Stage THE FUNTASTIC PHILIPPINES: Journey to Dumaguete, Apo Island, Oslob and Malapascua. SINGAPORE Mathieur Meur TOPICS Photo Video Zone FOCUS ON MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY: Mathieu dispels the perception that macro is easier than other types of underwater imaging. Mathieu Meur has been shooting underwater for over 25 years, at first freediving and subsequently on scuba. He was among the first adopters and promoters of digital technology for underwater photography, authoring what is probably the first PADI-approved digital underwater photography specialty course in the world in 2001. He has gone on to contribute regular columns on photography techniques to dive and photography publications, and has authored five books on underwater photography techniques to date. Mathieu is also a regular speaker at dive events, a judge for underwater photography competitions, and a coach for underwater photography workshops. www.mathieumeur.com Speakers and topics are subject to change. Please check www.adex.asia for updates.