James Ferrara won a 7 night dive trip for two to Papua New Guinea with Walindi Plantation Resort!

From the surface, Lake Huron’s frozen expanse appears plain and unremarkable. A vast, glimmering sheet of ice stretches as far as the eye can see, seemingly still and lifeless. Yet beneath this frozen surface lies an entirely different world—a cathedral of shifting shapes, delicate textures, and intricate patterns that shimmer in the filtered light. Weather, wind, and waves constantly fracture, shift, and refreeze the ice, sculpting formations that are never the same twice. Every hole we cut into the surface revealed a new spectacle, a fleeting glimpse of an underwater landscape that feels almost otherworldly. My goal was to capture the freediver as though they were suspended between two worlds. Every descent demanded meticulous planning, with both of us diving on a single breath. Having proper spacial awareness was crucial, as we only had one way in and one way out. As I watched the diver glide through the water, their movements contrasted the geometric patterns of the ice itself. Beneath Lake Huron’s unassuming surface lies a world that is truly mesmerizing—one that invites exploration yet commands profound respect.