As many of you may or may not know, I have an unbridled passion for the water. I'm constantly seeking out new places on this earth as a traveler and a lover of nature, I feel its my duty to share some of my experiences with you.
The underworld of the Yucatan has many surprising and interesting tales to tell. For many, Cenotes are a source of life. The ancient Mayans actually depended on these underwater rivers and sinkholes as their primary source of life. Even the lush jungle above ground appreciates all that exists below the surface.
Portals to other worlds? Stargates? The Mayans believed so...I'm bewitched by them, thats for sure. I will be sharing more and more of my images from these magical places so you can enjoy the journey with me.
All photos by Matt Adcock. *All photography done while free diving (except last frame).* All photos shot in Manual mode using Canon 5d and 5d II.
Here is a quick look into my underworld...
One must respect the characters you meet along the way to discover these mystical locations.
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Gear check...self portrait.
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Let me remind you to look up. The features here are more alien than you can imagine.
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Usually, the jungle is very thick as you explore these passages.
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Your friends may be on the surface, but often they are the size of ants moving around.
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But suprisingly, you'll be amazed how quick you make friends down there.
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You actually become so comfortable when visiting this underworld that you soon realize that once the thought of the surface passes through your mind for a visit there, you can start to understand why the Mayans believe these cenotes are a portal to other worlds.
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Every now and then, I need to look at my own two feet as I pinch myself, is this really happening to me!
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Occasionally, there are creatures that come from this underworld. They ususally wear these silly cables and wires attached to a space suit...it appears to be advanced technology...Look quickly though, they soon disappear back into the depths.
Much more coming soon! I have millions of these kind of shots here!
