Born on 1978 October in Singapore. Holding a Diploma in Manufacturing and currently working as an senior technician in the air force. Was introduced to the scuba diving world in the early 1999 and was deeply enchanted by the peacefulness and vibrancy of the underwater world. Francis is also a passionate photographer during his free time, taking photos for various events such as wedding and corporate functions. Visit his Flickr site. His combination of both interests allow him to explore the underwater world in vivid colours and compose wonderful images for his friends all over the world. Places of visit since: Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai (Sabah, Malaysia), Lembeh, Manado (Sulawesi, Indonesia), Aur - Dayang, Tioman (West Malaysia), La Jolla Cove (San Diego, California USA), Key West (Florida USA) Expanding gears: Olympus c5060wz + FL20 flash with Olympus housings and INON macro lens Olympus e500 + FL36 Flash and Zuiko 1454mm, 50200mm, 8mm Fisheye, Sigma 30mm/ F1.4. Nikon N80 + 50mm/F 1.4

Nudibranch Photos by Francis Tan