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When you set yourself behind the lens and focus on a subject, does the rest of the underwater world become a distant afterthought? Contrary to the training of most certification agencies, many underwater photographers and videographers learn, or even prefer, to become self-sufficient and dive under the “same ocean” buddy rule.

Wetpixel member Gary (ce4jesus) has started a discussion questioning the practice of diving solo while recognizing the benefit of pacing the dive yourself and spending as much (or little) time with a photo opportunity as is necessary. Join in and share your decision on whether to solo dive or not…