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, followed closely by a selection of charismatic predators. Charles Maxwell relives his experiences of trying to document the Sardine Run. Agulhas Current Read more…

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 great place to be.  Charles won an Emmy for his work for the BBC’s Blue Planet series. In spite of being in Read more…

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 subterranean lake in the world. It was in this mysteriously magical place that I found “a world within a world”, bringing back Read more…

The Winter of 2008

Its been a winter season of mixed outcomes. The work has been interesting with. Besides the normal short shoots I have been on three big and challenging shoots. Title: Shark NicholeProducer: Rory McGuinnessUnderwater Cameraman: Charles MaxwellProduction Company: Natural History, New Zealand Story Line: Nichole is a white shark that was Read more…

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