Helen Walne Talks to Peter

I spoke to writer and underwater photographer Helen Walne - whose work recently graced the cover of Time magazine - about the the world below the surface that she documents so exquisitely. 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:35 The Artistic Process of Underwater Photography00:14:45 The Relationship with Kelp and Its Ecosystem00:17:45 The Sentience of Nature00:20:10 Safety in the Kelp Forest00:23:58 The Impact of Rabies on Seals00:26:45 The Disappearance of Seagulls00:27:50 Wild Seas and Personal Experiences00:30:24 Breath-Holding Techniques00:31:34 The Art of Underwater Photography00:34:28 Coping with Cold Water00:37:45 Journey to Underwater Photography00:40:22 Our Lives as Metaphors for Themselves00:41:44 Creating Living Shrines00:45:00 Gender Dynamics in Diving00:48:12 Naked Photography and Body Positivity00:53:45 Facing the Sea: Night Diving Experiences00:55:30 The Complexity of Grief and Loss00:57:45 Reflections on Writing and Creative Process01:02:29 Navigating Grief: Compassion and Presence01:06:55 Recommendations and Closing Thoughts