Tag: Canary Islands

Bamford Watch Department + We Are Halcyon’s “The Superman”

Exploring ocean depths with freediver Francisco Del Rosario in a thoughtful short film

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“Your heartbeat slows down as soon as your face touches the water,” explains celebrated freedriver (and marine biologist) Francisco Del Rosario in “The Superman.” Created by We are Halcyon filmmakers Jack Pirie and Alex Hylands-White, the two-and-a-half minute short follows Del Rosario in the midst of preparation for a solo freedive on El Hierro in the Canary Islands. During the course of the documentary, the …

Eldorado’s “Seanomads” Seatrekking Video

Exploring the island of Tenerife almost entirely by water

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The term “seatrekking” can be explained through its very name. Developed by Bernhard Wache and Martina Schlüter, seatrekking translates to exploring an island predominantly through an underwater adventure—stepping ashore only to eat and rest. And this is exactly what’s highlighted in this stunning new “Seanomads” video by the Barcelona-based art collective Eldorado. The troupe focused their efforts on Tenerife, a central spot in Spain’s Canary …