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Michael Patrick O'Neill Photography. 9,831 likes · 129 talking about this. Michael Patrick O'Neill, wildlife photographer, speaker and author of educational books for kids.
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Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Michael Patrick O'Neill, age 46, is an award-winning photographer, author, and conservationist specializing in marine wildlife and environmental issues. He lives in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and for the last 20 years has travelled extensively worldwide photographing diverse aquatic animals, habitats and ...
Oct 18, 2023 · By Cynthia Tintorri October 18, 2023. Michael Patrick O’Neill ’88 was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, but it was summers spent “running like a little wild man in the wilderness” of the Pocono Mountains that formed his lifelong sense of adventure — and led to a self-made business in wildlife photography and book publishing.
- Blackwater
- Endangered Species
- Mullet Migration
- Fresh Water
- Inshore
- Final Thoughts
The first chapter of the book is dedicated to blackwater diving, a special type of underwater photography conducted in the deep dark ocean at night. Tiny planktonic creatures rise and ascend at sunset from abyssal depths to feed near the ocean’s surface, and these strange alien-like creatures produce some of the most striking and unusual underwater...
Chapter 2 leaves the darkness of blackwater diving behind and instead focuses on sharks, turtles and the impressive goliath grouper. Protected in Florida for more than 30 years, these giant fish are a major draw for scuba divers in search of the big stuff. Large sharks are another big attraction, and tiger sharks and great hammerheads are the photo...
Something special and unique to Florida is the annual mullet migration, an event where hundreds of thousands of mullet leave their traditional habitat in brackish and freshwater canals and head to the ocean. There are often so many fish that it looks like an oil slick from the sky, and Michael puts his drones to good use to capture these impressive...
A book about Florida’s aquatic life would not be complete without a chapter on its freshwater habitats. Rivers and springs through the interior of the state are home to large alligators, snapping turtles, and perhaps its most well-known resident, the manatee. Crystal Riveris the most famous place to encounter these gentle giants, and the book inclu...
The final chapter is dedicated to coral reefs and their inhabitants and features a mix of both wide-angle reef scenes and macro work. Some excellent images of jawfish brooding eggs combine nicely with scenic reef shots, and Michael also discusses the famous Blue Heron Bridge, one of the most popular dive sites in the entire United States. Mangroves...
My hard copy is a great addition to our dive shop bookshelf and would make the perfect gift for any aspiring underwater photographer, nature lover, or anyone who lives in the sunshine state. Michael has made sure that all of Florida’s most iconic and important animals and habitats are included, and every page strikes the perfect balance between inf...
Michael Patrick O’Neill – Batfish Books. A Blue Shark swims offshore Pico Island, Azores. ©Michael Patrick O’Neill. Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Michael is an award-winning photographer and author specializing in marine wildlife and environmental issues.
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Learn about the career and experiences of Michael Patrick O’Neill, an award-winning underwater photographer and author. He shares his tips, challenges, inspirations and favourite locations for diving and photography.
Brighten and decorate your home and office with premium quality, ready-to-install aluminum prints by Michael Patrick O'Neill. A veteran wildlife photographer, Michael has traveled extensively worldwide for the last 25 years photographing diverse aquatic animals and ecosystems.
