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Agnes Milowka – Modern Day Explorer…Dreamer…

Posted By Scuba Diver Girls Margo on November 26, 2011

Agnes Milowka’s private excerpts about exploring, cave diving, and living your dreams…an amazing woman changing the face of women’s diving.

Finding new cave is not just about going diving… it is exploring in its purest form. There aren’t places above water or above ground where humans have not ventured. One would really struggle to be in a spot where no human ever has set foot before and Google Earth has further taken away all mystery. Yet exploration, in the true sense of the word, is still possible beneath the oceans and beneath the ground. When going into a virgin cave, no one, absolutely no one can tell you what is around the corner, what to expect and how you can prepare.

Most well known explorers are either sailors typically from the times when you could still discover continents, folks who flew or sailed around the world, north and south pole conquerors, mountain climbers, or European or Spanish discoverers of stuff in the US, mountain rangers or rivers etc. Robert Ballard takes the ocean exploration hat. Everyone else gets the ‘modern day explorer’ tag. Which more often means very little, except for clever marketing… it is usually someone, who runs around in the footsteps of others, before them, repeating their exploits with the benefit of today’s advanced technology, or explores ‘culture’ and hangs with indigenous people and somehow thinks that is exploration.

By James Axford

Shooting Session Port Phillip Bay 2010

By James Axford

Shooting Session Melbourne University Underrwater Club 2010

By Ken Smith

Lying The Line Buford Springs 2008

By Wes Skiles

Bahamas Expedition

By Agnes Milowka

Enjoying A Drive in Lincoln Continental Florida 2010

By Agnes Milowka

Bahamas Expedition-2008

By Agnes Milowka

Bahamas Expedition 2008

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I think there is a space to fill as a modern day explorer, but exploration is about exploring… going where no man has gone before… and yes ideally learning something new, mapping it all, taking aesthetically pleasing photographs and at the end of it all sitting down and sharing a good story.

I want to spend my time finding places on this planet that no one has ever been to before. I love cave diving for this very reason that you know, no one has been there before. It is an untapped resource in terms of discovery. There are a few people in the world doing it obviously, but cavers and cave divers are such a minority.

It would be wonderful to make what I do more accessible to the mainstream… so that folks sit on the edge of their seats waiting to hear whether an expedition was successful or not… the way that perhaps it was back in the day, when they were first pushing Mt Everest or heading out to the South Pole. I doubt I can mobile the interest of whole countries the way the Sheckleton did for example … but then again …

When I was a kid, I loved books and stories about explorers and dreamed that one day I would do the same thing… then came the realization that exploration is no longer possible, that it has all been done, that all the questions have been answered, that the prying eyes of Man have seen it all… so I gave up the dream, as most people do and simply read the books of how others did it.

It is only through diving and my experiences discovering kilometers of new passage, that the dream has been rekindled, it is only now that I realize, I was wrong and that we haven’t even scratched the surface and there is so much more to find. Caves are the final frontier and there is so much left to be seen and explored. It is a phenomenal feeling to reach a place that no other human has ever seen before. I want to be the one to find it all.

By Agnes Milowka

By Agnes Milowka

Vegetation Piccaninnie

By Agnes Milowka

Baptizing Springs Recovery of 1600 Indian Pottery-2010

By Agnes Milowka

Buford Springs-2008

By Agnes Milowka

Diver Amongst Sea Whips-2006

By Agnes Milowka

Ladys Fingers

By Agnes Milowka

Mount Gambier Cave Remains

By Agnes Milowka

Aboriginal Art King Edward

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I love the idea of showing folks that the dream can be real, that there is more out there to find… that there is more to aspire to as a young person then being just like Paris, wearing the latest fashion, dating a footy player who has a fast car. I think that society needs people who take risks, who go outside the square, who they can look up to, who chase their dreams and achieve them – someone who they can look up to and emulate.

I have the desire, the burning need, the passion – I want it more than anyone else. I want to go where no man has gone before… repeatedly. While I am not the only one who does this kind of stuff and I might not be the best – I will be the best. This is what I want to do and where there is a will there will be a way. I am willing to do whatever it takes and work my ass off… Nothing can beat the moment you unwind a reel into completely new and uncharted territory. One feels pure, unadulterated joy and happiness, all peppered with a bit of a thrill.

I googled explorers… modern day explorers… cave diving and caving hardly pops up on the Richter scale of interest from the public. Can a crazy ass cute Aussie chick change this?

Agnes was changing this when her life was cut short in 2011 by a tragic accident, however, Agnes left a huge mark on the world of diving in so many ways. We, at Scuba Diver Girls celebrate her life and hope to follow her example. Here are some of the projects she worked on…

Brian Williams, Karson Winslow, Agnes Milowka, Jason Raupp. 2006. Port Albert Archaeological Project: Report of Investigations. Manuscripts on file at Maritime Archaeology Unit, Heritage Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Jason Thomas Raupp, Karson Winslow, Agnes Milowka, Brian Williams. 2007. A View from Above: Archaeological Site Inspections in East Gippsland, Victoria. pp. 46-60, Program in Maritime Archaeology. Shannon Research Press. ISBN 9781920736262.

Agnes Milowka, David Kalinowski, David M. VanZandt. 2007.Pre-disturbance Survey of the Historic Granite Island Causeway and Baths. Manuscripts on file at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.

Agnes Milowka, David Kalinowski, David M. VanZandt. 2007.Site Inspection Report Star of Greece. Manuscripts on file at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.

Agnes Milowka. 2008. Report on Geophysical Surveying of Middleton Beach, Encounter Bay, South Australia. Manuscripts on file at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.

David Kalinowski, David VanZandt, Agnes Milowka. 2008.Report on Geophysical Surveying of Middleton Beach Encounter Bay, South Australia. Appendix. Manuscripts on file at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.

http://www.agnesmilowka.com/index.php/about-agnes/underwater-work.html

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Tags: agnes milowka, cave diving, scuba diver girls, water women, women divers

Becky Kagan Schott …caves, sharks, wrecks, whales its all magical!

Posted By Scuba Diver Girls Margo on November 9, 2011

Becky Kagan Schott has always been attracted to water, but her curiosity about what lay beneath the waves became an obsession from a young age. She always knew documenting the underwater world is what she wanted to do. Becky is a professional underwater videographer, photographer, 3D cameraman, and technical diver. She is an award winning Photojournalist that has worked for major news networks including CBS and Fox News, shooting video in all types of situations from major hurricanes to the Presidential Election. She has over 17 years of dive experience logging thousands of hours underwater in various conditions and extreme environments past 350feet. Becky first picked up a camera at age 12 to show her family and friends the underwater world. She later became a NAUI Scuba Instructor, and holds certifications in Cave diving, Trimix, Rescue, and several Rebreathers. As a cameraman her projects have taken her all over the globe from documenting historic wrecks in Truk Lagoon, Japan and the Great Lakes, to capturing stunning video of marine life including Humpback Whales, Wild Dolphins and Great White sharks..cageless!

Becky on Deep Wreck

Cave Chicho Dominican Republic

Cave Diving

Dancing with Dolphins

Becky Kagan Schott

Dolphin Dreams

Great White Cageless

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Becky has photographed cave systems worldwide and participated in several exploration projects. For the past 3 years she has worked closely with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Advanced Imaging and Visualization Laboratory using the latest in HD and 3D technology. With them she’s participated in many exciting projects with the National Park Service and NOAA. Projects include documenting famous wrecks including the USS Monitor, the U-869 and the 2010 Titanic Expedition. Other clients include National Geographic, The Military channel, Discovery Science, NBC, CBS, FOX and Current TV. Becky was an underwater cameraman and talent on the TV series Quest for Sunken Warships airing on Discovery science, this year she also worked on the documentary Project Shiphunt where 5 high school students learn how to find virgin shipwrecks. Her underwater photography and articles have been published in numerous dive magazines. She holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Tampa in Journalism with a minor in Biology.

Not even 30 and she has been nominated for an Emmy Award and won an Edward R. Murrow award along with several high profile photo contests including National Geographic Traveler in 2011.

Grecian Wreck

Hawksbill Turtle

Into Hell

Oldham In Cave

Rainbow Array

Reef Shark Over Under

Shipwrecked

Two Worlds Manatee

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Becky feels fortunate to be able to combine her two passions in life, photography and diving. She also believes in conservation through education, and there is no better way to educate & inspire someone about the underwater world than through compelling imagery and documentaries. “I really love and respect our oceans and want to see them protected for the future. Caves, sharks, wrecks, whales its all magical and to be a part of that world for a moment, then to share it with the public is the true treasure.”

Becky is Co-owner of Liquid Productions, LLC.

http://www.LiquidProductions.com/

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Tags: becky kagan schott, photographer, scuba diver girl, scuba diver girls, technical diver, video, water women

Amanda Cotton…In Awe of the Ocean…

Posted By Scuba Diver Girls Margo on November 8, 2011

“With Appreciation Comes Conservation”. These aren’t just words; they define Amanda Cotton’s passion. She lives every day of her life with the utmost appreciation of the waters that cover our Earth, and the creatures that depend on it for their survival.

Amanda spent much of her young life in awe of the ocean, watching Valerie and Ron Taylor on television thinking, “that is the most awesome thing ever”! Their films served to feed Amanda’s ever-present draw to sharks; the mystery, grace and beauty of these creatures exemplifying the ocean as a whole.

Living in Hawaii made it a virtual requirement that Amanda take up surfing, which quickly lead to scuba diving when the waves weren’t cooperating. The waves drew her towards the ocean, and the ability to enter into that mystical environment is what kept her there. Amanda describes diving as “The ability to enter a different universe, staying completely in that moment where you are removed from virtually all aspects of your everyday life and stresses. It’s intoxicating”.

Amanda Cotton Diver and Tiger

Amanda Cotton DIver and Whaleshark

Amanda Cotton Dolphins

Amanda Cotton Leopard Shark

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After returning to California, Amanda focused her attention on experiencing the world and documenting what she describes as “The Human Condition”. This project has led her to a number of countries, including a trek through Thailand, India, Nepal and culminating at the base camp of Mount Everest.

“Traveling to Everest was the largest mental and physical challenge I have ever experienced, it pushes you beyond everything you’ve known, and then pushes you more. Every boundary and line you’ve known in yourself is tested and crossed. It shows you, quite simply, that anything is possible”.

Amanda’s epiphany from her Everest trek increased her desire to explore more of the majesty that hides throughout our planet, and she soon became drawn towards the unique world that is found inside the aquifer; caves. She relocated to Florida in order to document the beauty that exists in the underwater caves; the unique subterranean life, the fossils, and the individual personalities that each cave system possesses.

These experiences opened her world up from one of a spectator, to getting involved and knowing that she can truly affect change. But change can’t be made from the sidelines, it can only be accomplished by getting involved and opening our eyes to the realities that exist outside our daily lives.

Armed with an education from Brooks Institute of Photography, Amanda doesn’t use her camera to just record what her eyes see, but rather as a tool to create the image she envisions in her mind before even raising the camera. Her photography isn’t just capturing images, it’s creating the artwork that is inspired by the unique perspective she has on the world that surrounds us.

Amanda Cotton Diver and Dolphins

Amanda Cotton Freediver and Shark

Amanda Cotton Mako

Amanda Cotton Diver and Manatee

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It is this unique perspective that Amanda hopes will allow her to transfer her appreciation of the ocean to the general public, to help them embrace the Earth’s beauty through the artwork that she produces. Appreciation breeds awareness, and awareness in our surroundings inspire us to get involved and actively support the conservation and preservation of these fragile resources.

Conservation and awareness of the ocean are Amanda’s primary focus, and she is quite honored to be able to work with a number of like-minded organizations. Amanda works as a Field Editor and Correspondent for Ocean Geographic Society, covering environmental and marine conservation issues for the magazine, as well as the Society’s Executive Officer for the United States.

A Cotton Photo Creative Works LLC was a natural progression of Amanda’s career. It was formed on the basis of her photography, with her strong drive to raise awareness and promote conservation through education, art, design and media. The goal is to provide a way for the general public to educate themselves and enable them to become personally involved in the fight to maintain our precious, yet highly fragile aquatic ecosystems. By sharing the unique creatures and environments of our planet with those who might not have otherwise been aware of their existence, we can help preserve them through continued education and awareness.
Amanda Cotton www.acottonphoto.com

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