We’ve been taught to fear riptides and underwater currents. They’re all-consuming. Their power is unmatched when you’re caught off guard by the ocean. But what if you could harness them for good?
Filmmaker Julie Gautier and freediver Guillaume Néry recently collaborated to make an amazing short film that depicts the strange beauty of movement underwater. For the film, entitled “Ocean Gravity,” they decided to capture Néry deep under water near the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia, at the Tiputa Pass in Rangiroa.
The film shows Néry as an underwater current guides him effortlessly across the ocean floor. It’s mesmerizing to watch, serving as an incredible example of the strange characteristics of life deep in the ocean.
(via Twisted Sifter)
This makes me want to experience ocean currents for myself. The currents run for thousands of miles around the world, and it’s awesome to see someone getting to swim in one of these natural wonders.
