INLAND DIVER
NATURAL ATTRACTION
A hidden retreat in the middle of a busy international port near the city of Antwerp, Domein Muisbroek hosts a rich population of fish and is a resting place for waterfowl and migratory birds. Belgian divers refer to it as “the Well of Ekeren”. KURT STORMS reports
If you can’t get fish to pose, this dweller in the Well of Ekeren is always available.
IT’S STILL EARLY in the morning, and I am photographing in the shallow water near the platform. The sun’s rays cut through the foliage and give the steps a fairytale atmosphere. Fortunately I have installed my fisheye lens, because the water is crystal-clear today.
Many Belgian divers have taken their first fin-strokes at Domein Muisbroek. The usually good visibility at the inland site makes it an ideal training ground.