by Angelina Pilarinos | 5 Mar, 2024 | Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
Dreaming of turning your passion into a career? My journey from New York to Australia transformed that dream into reality. As an underwater photographer on the Great Barrier Reef, I’ve experienced the unparalleled beauty of this natural wonder daily. Cairns and...
by Angelina Pilarinos | 22 May, 2023 | Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
Minke whales are among the most fascinating creatures that roam the seas. These intelligent and gentle giants can be found every winter in far north Queensland! I have been lucky enough to have seen these whales every year for the past 4 years, and I’m here to...
by Angelina Pilarinos | 4 Jan, 2023 | Great Barrier Reef
I’ve been taking underwater photos for the past five years of my life. During these years I’ve learned quite a few tricks and important steps to getting a beautiful underwater photo. Keep reading to learn how you can take beautiful underwater photos too! Step 1: Get...
by Angelina Pilarinos | 7 Dec, 2022 | Great Barrier Reef
I’m sure you’ve heard the story before, a foreigner comes to Australia for a year looking for a change, ends up loving it, and 4 years later is trying to become a resident. Welcome to my life! My story starts in Westchester, NY, a county in the Hudson Valley just...
by Angelina Pilarinos | 7 Dec, 2022 | Great Barrier Reef
I have done my fair share of volunteering on boats over the years. I can be a pretty frugal person, so when opportunities arise to scuba dive without spending money I jump on them. As a backpacker it’s a great way to get on a trip, you’re saving money that you...
by Angelina Pilarinos | 6 Dec, 2022 | Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef, an iconic and majestic natural attraction, spans over 2,300 kilometers, showcasing an array of vibrant marine life and stunning underwater vistas. This marvel attracts visitors globally, especially during the peak tourist season from...
