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By the River

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National Geographic Photographer of the Year
« on: December 16, 2016, 12:07:33 PM »
Great pictures at http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2016/12/nice-shot-lecoeur-sardine-run/ by Greg LeCoeur who won the award.   

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I ran a company, but I was working every day. I had money, but I didn’t have time to play in the sea. So I sold my company; I sold my car; I sold my boat. I left my apartment, and I found someone to take care of my dog.

I traveled one year with just my backpack and my camera. I started to publish my story in diving magazines, and it went from there. For three or four years now, I have been doing only diving, spending all my time in water and with nature.
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Re: National Geographic Photographer of the Year
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2017, 04:24:05 PM »
Great article, thanks for sharing!
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Re: National Geographic Photographer of the Year
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2017, 01:14:31 AM »
Quote from: By the River on December 16, 2016, 12:07:33 PM
Great pictures at http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2016/12/nice-shot-lecoeur-sardine-run/ by Greg LeCoeur who won the award.   

His backstory:
     
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I ran a company, but I was working every day. I had money, but I didn’t have time to play in the sea. So I sold my company; I sold my car; I sold my boat. I left my apartment, and I found someone to take care of my dog.

I traveled one year with just my backpack and my camera. I started to publish my story in diving magazines, and it went from there. For three or four years now, I have been doing only diving, spending all my time in water and with nature.

Inspirational! Thanks for sharing.
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