Diving has been my passion since I was 14 years old, but the fascination with what is alive in the water goes as far back as I can think. Playing in pools of water and on sandy shores, building dams and watching crabs in the summers that never seem to end…

In nature, every single drop of water contains a myriad of living organisms, large and small, visible, and invisible, all going after their vital activities – moving, hunting, hiding, breathing, living. Considering the vast oceans and all the water we have on earth, all the life within is a fantastic treasure that no human mind can grasp.

When you are immersed and float weightlessly among all these beings, you have a chance to encounter what it means to be one with your surroundings. You get lost in the moment - always only briefly, as we are but visitors in the underwater world - the impact can be lifelong.

By showing my work, I hope to pass on my fascination and encourage others to explore the unseen - as a source of endless inspiration, grounding, and inner freedom. Ultimately my goal is to spark passion in people and show how critical ocean life is for our human existence –both in body and soul.

Bastian Piltz

Marine Biologist - Photographer - Diver