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Going wet and wild with a camera
Location: Cape Point, South Africa Renowned underwater photographer Charles Maxwell has been involved in diving adventures for over 40 years and is well acquainted with the South African...
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False Bay: A Place of Countless Opportunities
“When a man is tired of False Bay, he is tired of life; for there is in False Bay all that life can afford”: Adapted from Samuel Johnson’s...
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The Manta Rays of Tofo
When my plane touched down in the small Mozambiquean village of Inhambane, I was unsure what to expect. I had been sent to Mozambique by French Television’s “Ushuaia...
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Cango Caves: The Discovery of a New Section
In 1973 the Atlantic Underwater Club, of which I was a member, was approached by the South African Speleological Society (SASA) to explore a water filled sump at Read more…
Table Mountain
Table Mountain Timelapse of Clouds
Table Mountain is the iconic landmark of Cape Town, South Africa. During the summer months, from October to March, a South Easterly wind blows, often very hard. This Read more…
Cave Diving
Cave Diving in Namibia
Namibia is a land of contrasts and surprises. Where the once mighty Fish River carved its magnificent canyon, severe droughts now alter the landscape. Perhaps for this reason Read more…
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Squid and Their Predators
Squid, Loligo Vulgaris reynaudii, spawn in the inshore areas of the Eastern Cape throughout the year, with this activity peaking in November and December. A good area to Read more…
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The Natal Sardine Run
Location: Africa, South Africa, East Coast The east coast of South Africa sees a phenomenal event every autumn – huge shoals of migrating sardines on their northerly journey, Read more…
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Photo Portfolio
Charles specialises in filming sharks, whales and the spectacular annual Natal Sardine Run. Due to the extraordinary marine biodiversity encountered along the South African coast, this is a Read more…
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Dive Site Interview
How did you first get into underwater videography? In 1987 I had the privilege of leading a team of divers to explore Dragon’s Breath in Namibia, the largest Read more…
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Charles Maxwell has high quality film clips for sale. Please contact us for any stock video requests.
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