Vlad is a Washington native. He entered the 2011 Dive & Travel Expo Photo contest in the Cold Water Close-Up category with this amazing photo entitled “Mister Nobelness”. Vlad said of his photography, “I’m glad to share some of my photo impressions on this site. The
pictures are mostly of nature - mountains, lakes, rivers and sea of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I hope you enjoy them.” We definitely did Vlad, thanks for entering, and thanks for sharing your talent! To see more of Vlad’s amazing work, please visit: http://vkarp.zenfolio.com/f830032745 and to find out how to enter the Photo Contest, please visit www.diveandtravelexpo.com or read page 11 of this edition for more info.
About the Northwest Dive News Cover Jan 2012
- Editor
Master diver Mike Hughes takes you on a whirl wind tour of the inner sanctum of Inner Puget Sound. 
Often called the “Sunrise Side” because it is located on the east shoreline of Michigan, Alpena calls to divers from out of the past.
When you think of diving for tropical fish, you probably don’t think of Rhode Island...especially in late September.
Come visit Isla de Guadalupe with writer Bruce Watkins and see the best place to observe and photograph these fascinating animals.
Meet the newest member of the Dive News Network, and no we aren't talking about a person!
For over 15 years Ernie Arellano has been in the forefront of dive industry innovations for other companies but now Arellano is striking out on his own. 
