i was many many years old when today i learned that vertigo isn't actually the fear of heights, but that feeling of not knowing what's up or down. Fear of heights is called 'acrophobia' - wish i'd known that before i made the thumbnail...
I only know vertigo as a state of feeling very dizzy. I've experienced it once during a ascent from a scuba dive. I knew from reference of my team and through training that my body position was horizontal and stable but my body was telling me I was going through a rollercoaster very quickly. I recognised what was happening (this can happen when there's a pressure difference in the inner ear) and it was sort of mind over matter at that point. After a while it subsided and I was able to continue the ascent. I'm not very fond of heights either and drop-offs during scuba diving give me a funny feeling too. I can see how people with a stronger response than me with being high up (or even better having nothing underneath them) will make them feel disorienting or dizzy or maybe even extreme dizzy like the physically caused vertigo.
It was more of a surprise, I had enough air with me and it happened on the shallow part of the dive so that wasn't a problem either. That's the part of freediving I'm hesitant about, not having enough gas with me 😅 Now there's a scary situation.
I have never been close to experience anything like this, and I most likely never will, unfortunately. But watching this, I feel a primal attraction, a longing... but also a primal fear, for standing right at the edge of the abyss and letting go. It is so beautiful and peaceful, and yet so dangerous. Fantastic work! Thank you for showing us the depths!
@@DaanVerhoevenhasta que despierten Los demonios Marinos Que Dios Tiene preparados Para el juicio Del mundo😢 Mientras Disfrute Del mar DECEO que no salga Algo horrible De esas aguas Entregué su vida A cristo jesus❤ Lee la biblia Y reconozca que sin cristo Está perdida Mesita La salvación De su alma Dios y cristo Te aman❤❤❤❤
“Fear and desire are oposite impulses” even though you can fear what you desire and you can desire what you fear. It’s not only the footages that inspire me, is what you say. Thank you for such a beautiful work.
A few years ago, I randomly discovered freediving, after never thinking about it for a second in my life, and it has been one of those singular things I've wanted to do the most, out of everything I haven't attempted yet. Whenever it's hard to believe in this experience, I'll sometimes watch this video and it gives me the trust in our world, that there will always be extraordinary things to discover and do. So much of the human experience-desire, curiosity, adventure, discovery-is beautifully captured in just 3 1/2 minutes. Many thanks!
You have no idea how much joy in my heart and soul your videos give me, they capture every moment and every feeling about freediving. Thank you for all your hard work that goes into making these short films.
My next door neighbor friend was into cave diving. As we became adults and moved away from each other, I’d see her rarely during hometown visits. But one year recently I hadn’t seen or heard from her for awhile. Her brother let me know she drowned during a cave diving trip. Either got stuck or lost and ran out of air. Her swim partner found her. Scary way to go out.
This work was so well done that I lost touch with the fact that she was holding her breath the entire time. The duration of that held breath alone is already a dream in itself.
Breathtaking! I found myself holding my breath with her. Haha! Gorgeous filmography, editing, music, and of course the two main characters- the swimmer, and the ocean. ♥️ Wonderful work Daan.
First video of yours I've seen, but this is beyond beautiful and breathtaking. The storytelling behind how many great things in life involve falling, like falling in love, was amazing. ❤
Я люблю море, люблю глубину, это просто фантастика, опускаться в пучину, цвета меняются. Достигнув дна и оперевшись, понимаешь, теперь путь наверх, летишь наверх, смотришь в небо через воду и тянешься к воздуху. Глоток воздуха и жить хочется после красоты падения вниз и возвращения обратно. Всём здоровья добра.
Oh my goodness, you have touched on something that I have struggled with my whole life -- that insane voice in my head that says: "Jump". When I walk over a bridge or along a cliff over the ocean, I ask my partner to hold my hand and not let go because I am afraid that I will jump. On the one hand, I recognize it as a fear of losing control of my life. On the other hand, one of my dreams is to fly like a bird in their three dimensional world. Not many people understand that "insane voice" but you got it.
apparently, the French call it "l'appel du vide" - the call of the void. Common enough to have a name then, be it in French. We are not alone - let's all meet on a bridge in Paris and try not to jump.
Brilliant work👏🏻👏🏻 You filmed these moments perfectly that I felt like I was Alenka😌 I adore diving and underwater world so this was something what made my day after watching. Keep on in your work and dreams because we all worldwide enjoy in products of it👏🏻✔️ Greetings from Croatia ❤️
Amazing job you guys! It is such a joy seeing the final project. It was fun getting some training in that day and watching you guys work your magic. :)
Ok I am a SCUBA Diver. However, when I am in water I feel the great fascination. I love using this three-dimensional space. The different perspectives I can take under water is just outstanding. It is not the fishes and wrecks and other things that satisfies me though. I feel the deeply connected to the ocean- under water even ten times more.
Same here. I was diving off the coast of Mauritius some years back where the seabed disappears into an inky blackness, an abyss that was terrifying and inviting at the same time. No small fish, of which there were thousands, would swim out over that edge so, I took the hint. A whole new set of emotions, often conflicting but, made me feel more alive than ever.
I saw quite a lot of people having different opinion on FB but I don’t know why I’ve a feeling that you would pick the first pic for your thumbnail and you eventually did! Such a great piece of work again! Can’t wait to visit Dean’s blue hole and bump into you guys in Vertical blue someday!
i was many many years old when today i learned that vertigo isn't actually the fear of heights, but that feeling of not knowing what's up or down. Fear of heights is called 'acrophobia' - wish i'd known that before i made the thumbnail...
I only know vertigo as a state of feeling very dizzy.
I've experienced it once during a ascent from a scuba dive. I knew from reference of my team and through training that my body position was horizontal and stable but my body was telling me I was going through a rollercoaster very quickly. I recognised what was happening (this can happen when there's a pressure difference in the inner ear) and it was sort of mind over matter at that point. After a while it subsided and I was able to continue the ascent.
I'm not very fond of heights either and drop-offs during scuba diving give me a funny feeling too.
I can see how people with a stronger response than me with being high up (or even better having nothing underneath them) will make them feel disorienting or dizzy or maybe even extreme dizzy like the physically caused vertigo.
@@R_T_HEIDE that sounds petrifying! happened to a friend of mine who burst his eardrum; all he could do was grab the dive line and follow that up.
It was more of a surprise, I had enough air with me and it happened on the shallow part of the dive so that wasn't a problem either. That's the part of freediving I'm hesitant about, not having enough gas with me 😅 Now there's a scary situation.
"Vertigo" is just dizziness. Acrophobia can lead to it, but it's not a fear of heights, as most people think.
SCHOOL
this is the best underwater video in the world, kudos to the cameraman and especially to the lady
Thank you! Check out 'one breath around the world' by Guillaume Néry,; that's my favourite
@@DaanVerhoeven tha is for mentioning that one. It popped up after seeing this one. That's on another level
I was a commercial diver for 22 years and i must say the drop into the job is the best part.
all about that freefall
I have never been close to experience anything like this, and I most likely never will, unfortunately. But watching this, I feel a primal attraction, a longing... but also a primal fear, for standing right at the edge of the abyss and letting go. It is so beautiful and peaceful, and yet so dangerous. Fantastic work! Thank you for showing us the depths!
Thank you, that was a lovely comment to read!
Amazing and frightening at the same time!
Yes, it was like that filming it, too
@@DaanVerhoevenhasta que despierten
Los demonios
Marinos
Que Dios
Tiene preparados
Para el juicio
Del mundo😢
Mientras
Disfrute
Del mar
DECEO que no salga
Algo horrible
De esas aguas
Entregué su vida
A cristo jesus❤
Lee la biblia
Y reconozca que sin cristo
Está perdida
Mesita
La salvación
De su alma
Dios y cristo
Te aman❤❤❤❤
“Fear and desire are oposite impulses” even though you can fear what you desire and you can desire what you fear.
It’s not only the footages that inspire me, is what you say. Thank you for such a beautiful work.
our pleasure - glad you liked it
That dream of flying freely is one of my favorites and the reason why I love to swim and dive so much ! In water you can fly ! 💞💞💞
same here!
A few years ago, I randomly discovered freediving, after never thinking about it for a second in my life, and it has been one of those singular things I've wanted to do the most, out of everything I haven't attempted yet.
Whenever it's hard to believe in this experience, I'll sometimes watch this video and it gives me the trust in our world, that there will always be extraordinary things to discover and do.
So much of the human experience-desire, curiosity, adventure, discovery-is beautifully captured in just 3 1/2 minutes. Many thanks!
yes, life is full of wonder, not just out there, but also in your mind. I'm often surprised about the things that pop up when I'm holding my breath
You have no idea how much joy in my heart and soul your videos give me, they capture every moment and every feeling about freediving. Thank you for all your hard work that goes into making these short films.
That's so nice to read, thank you Jay!!
❤👏
It was a fantastic watch & listen Daan.
Thanks & best wishes to you & Alenka as you move forwards.
Thank you!
Wow! What a film! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this aquatic poetry. Wonderful!
What a lovely way of putting it!
How lovely! As a scuba diver, I relate deeply to this. You have put, so eloquently, the feeling I have felt for years! Thank you!
i'm so glad to read other people share this madness!
Que Gran Atleta ésta Mujer...!!!
Saludos desde México 🇲🇽
@@SergioArturoMarilesCruz she’s an incredible athlete
My next door neighbor friend was into cave diving. As we became adults and moved away from each other, I’d see her rarely during hometown visits. But one year recently I hadn’t seen or heard from her for awhile. Her brother let me know she drowned during a cave diving trip. Either got stuck or lost and ran out of air. Her swim partner found her. Scary way to go out.
sorry to read that - cave diving is very specialised, very tricky. I couldn't do that, i think.
Я не знаю что написать потому что не знаю зачем вы это делаете. Когда смотришь дух захватывает.👍
Que Coragem desta mulher...da empressao de estar num vazio...sem ninguém por perto...Parabéns girl...Brazilian
obrigado!
Vertical dissolves in water! This captures me ❤ Agree👍👍👍
horizontal sometimes too😉
Quite mesmerising, struggle to hold my breath fir the length of video, less alone much much more.
Same here! Luckily we filmed it in little chunks
THIS is SO beautiful. Such a wonderful message. Thank you for this. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Extraordinarias tomas, de arte incluso en el riesgo. Congratuleitions.
Thank you!
sprtive and artific masterpiece! THX, a diving musician
Pleasure to read - keep diving and composing!
Ничего себе там глубоко! Красиво и страшно одновременно.
Thank you!
Красиво ! Фантастика😅космос!🫶
Бояться не стоит , даже в смерти лишь освобождение
Да, страшненько.
@@gospodinMatusovaумер шоле уже?
An absolutely stunning video thankyou.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a masterpiece!
Brilliant work.
Thank you Edo, that's very kind of you to say!
Magnifique, splendide, merci, from France, with love
Thank you from Cornwall!
This reminds me of when I lucid dream, very nice❤️❤️
it's very much based on that, yes!
Absolutely stunningly, beautiful short video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a beautiful peace of art! Loved it!
Thank you Quenie - glad to read that!
Beautiful video and dialogue! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks, Daan. Absolutely amazing!
Glad you liked it!
Splendido racconto di ciò che accade in acqua. Bravissimi, complimenti !
grazie!
Just magic 😍🥰So so beautiful...I'm constantly flying in my dreams ....swimming is the closest thing to it 🌊Tyty💖
i love flying dreams!
Que video lindo. Maravilhoso. Que lugar incrível. Parabéns 👏🤩 eu nao consigo ficar nem 10 segundos sem respirar debaixo da água 😂😂 magnífico 🤩
Thank you - it takes some training!
This work was so well done that I lost touch with the fact that she was holding her breath the entire time. The duration of that held breath alone is already a dream in itself.
That's so nice to read - exactly what we were going after!
❤❤❤@@DaanVerhoeven
beautiful presentation & message. Thanks so much~
Glad you enjoyed it!
"Fear and desires are opposite" well said🙏🏻
Thank you - not an entirely original thought of mine, but i liked exploring it
one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve ever had the chance to witness. wonderfully narrated 💛
@@JJrockA001 thank you - I just love hearing her voice!
One of my worst nightmares : deep dark water.
Oh but it’s so lovely in there
Amazing! Absolutely amazing! 💯 👏 👏 💯
Thank you!
It‘s like from outer space, stunning and beautiful.
Thank you!
@@DaanVerhoeven we thank you for taking us into this wonderful and fascinating world.
This woman is brilliant! So amazing!!!!
agreed - she's wonderful
На сколько она задерживает дыхание?Это удивительно!❤
She can hold her breath for a few minutes, she’s a world record holding freediver
I love this, thank you for the awesome share
glad to read that - it was a pleasure to make!
Breathtaking! I found myself holding my breath with her. Haha! Gorgeous filmography, editing, music, and of course the two main characters- the swimmer, and the ocean. ♥️ Wonderful work Daan.
Thank you Andréa - so glad you liked it!
@@DaanVerhoeven 😊
Really, really beautiful, creative and astonishing, thank you..
Thank you Joe that's so nice to read!
First video of yours I've seen, but this is beyond beautiful and breathtaking. The storytelling behind how many great things in life involve falling, like falling in love, was amazing. ❤
Thank you Izzy, that's kind of you to say
Another Daan Verhoeven "Gal-With-Gills". Thanks, Daan; one more beautifully-filmed video.
Thank you John!
Ужас ужасный! Никогда я бы не хотела попасть в эту бездну!!!!! Завидую отважным сердцам!❤️
Hahaha, yes, it’s not for everyone
Super bonito y profundo...el mar, el sanador eterno! 🇵🇹 🇨🇺 🇵🇹 🇨🇺
Gracias!
Я люблю море, люблю глубину, это просто фантастика, опускаться в пучину, цвета меняются. Достигнув дна и оперевшись, понимаешь, теперь путь наверх, летишь наверх, смотришь в небо через воду и тянешься к воздуху. Глоток воздуха и жить хочется после красоты падения вниз и возвращения обратно. Всём здоровья добра.
Exactly!
@@DaanVerhoeven приятно общаться с понимающим человеком
А если не хватит воздуха?
@@dlr759 тогда это печалька
@@ЮрийСивак-б8ц действительно, печально ))
Tolles Video, der Mut ist beeindruckend.
Thank you - she's a brave champion!
Oh my goodness, you have touched on something that I have struggled with my whole life -- that insane voice in my head that says: "Jump". When I walk over a bridge or along a cliff over the ocean, I ask my partner to hold my hand and not let go because I am afraid that I will jump. On the one hand, I recognize it as a fear of losing control of my life. On the other hand, one of my dreams is to fly like a bird in their three dimensional world. Not many people understand that "insane voice" but you got it.
apparently, the French call it "l'appel du vide" - the call of the void. Common enough to have a name then, be it in French. We are not alone - let's all meet on a bridge in Paris and try not to jump.
Yeah, I hate it. part of me inching towards the edge, part of me in fear clawing at the ground to stop myself. hate it, hate it hate it.
Beauty in every thought, in every ' falling' word. Magic. Vertigo dissolves in water.
Thank you! Writing that script was hard!
Brilliant work👏🏻👏🏻
You filmed these moments perfectly that I felt like I was Alenka😌
I adore diving and underwater world so this was something what made my day after watching.
Keep on in your work and dreams because we all worldwide enjoy in products of it👏🏻✔️
Greetings from Croatia ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it Lionne!
That was beautiful. Thank you. 🦭
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing job you guys! It is such a joy seeing the final project. It was fun getting some training in that day and watching you guys work your magic. :)
Thank you Rachel!
Beautiful vidéo !!! Congratulations Daan !
Thank you Eric!
I have acrophobia so I have to say that was well thought out and performed. You added a whole new perspective to the whole thought process. Thank you
Thank you; i think i have a mild version of it - you should see me on a ledge!
😯 c'est magnifique et impressionnant ! Quelle sensation ça doit être de se retrouver devant cet abime et se sentir "tomber" . Splendides vues 👍👏
Merci David!
Come sempre emozionante
💙
Красота!!!
Fantastic story and amazing visuals. Compliments to the both of you ;-)
Thank you Ed!
I can’t put into words how calming that was .
Amazing 😍
Thank you!
Insanely gorgeous video!
Thank you so much!
I am amazed at how long some people can hold their breath
same here!
IKR! 60-90 seconds for me.
Hyper Ventilation makes it possible
What a beautiful and poetic video. Love this. So inspiring! The underwater world is fascinating and magical.
thank you - i totally agree!
That was so incredibly amazing! I have goosebumps!💕👌🏼
Thank you Sarah, glad you liked it!
It's mysterious, beautiful, fearless! 😲😍🤩
Thank you!
Ok I am a SCUBA Diver. However, when I am in water I feel the great fascination. I love using this three-dimensional space. The different perspectives I can take under water is just outstanding. It is not the fishes and wrecks and other things that satisfies me though. I feel the deeply connected to the ocean- under water even ten times more.
I recognise that feeling!
Same here. I was diving off the coast of Mauritius some years back where the seabed disappears into an inky blackness, an abyss that was terrifying and inviting at the same time. No small fish, of which there were thousands, would swim out over that edge so, I took the hint. A whole new set of emotions, often conflicting but, made me feel more alive than ever.
This clip really spoke to me...much love,thanku
glad to read it!
Magisch
Magical
Μαγικό
👌
Thank you! Danke! Gracias!
Wonderful as a dream.
The "secret" is in total relaxation of mind and body.
Thank you - and you're absolutely right about that secret!
Завораживааеееет🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you!
That was a work of art, enlightening.
Thank you Betsy!
सलाम है आप लोगों को आप इतने गहरे पानी में जाने के लिए हिम्मत कहां से लाते हो मुझे भी बता दो मैं भी गहरे पानी में जाना चाहता हूं
first you learn to swim in shallow water, then in deep water, then you take a freediving course, and slowly progress from there
That was fantastic and fabulous. You are incredible
she's an amazing athlete!
I’m mostly impressed with how long she’s been holding her breath
she's very impressive!
You played very well Madam. Excellent job you done.
Agreed
I saw quite a lot of people having different opinion on FB but I don’t know why I’ve a feeling that you would pick the first pic for your thumbnail and you eventually did!
Such a great piece of work again! Can’t wait to visit Dean’s blue hole and bump into you guys in Vertical blue someday!
It was Alenka's choice - i was leaning to the second pic but i did like this one as well
@@DaanVerhoeven ooops😅 I guess I got some connection with Alenka not you then 😂
@@MyKoKo hahaha, you two is like besties!
this is so confronting, . .
and deep.
Well done,
Thank you Pete!
Hi Daan Verhoeven, :D I had depression and you helped me soo much! Thank you! I can always see your videos
so glad to be of help - thank you for letting me know!
Vertigo so high 🙄 how amazing she can swming that water she didn't afraid so proud of you beautiful lady
She's pretty awesome!
Wow I can't believe she held her breathe that long
world champion - she's a bit special
Great cinematography
Thank you! I was hoping to do a bit better with the first shot, but you really do need a dolly for a dolly zoom, turns out
@@DaanVerhoeven Hah - you sound like a artist..."It could have been better..." Yes it could always be better , but excellent is good enough!
I drowned when I was watching...
sorry bout that
😂😂😂😂,you mada me open her Page 😂😂😂
😂😅😂😂 kinda still holding my breath.
Many times!
Çok korkunç karanlık ve derin sular.İzlerken bile korkunç geldi bana .Teşekkürler cesur kadın.
She’s amazing
👍🏻
👌🏽
Красота и непередаваемый ужас!а ещё- великолепная съемка!
Героиня не одна - как минимум оператор рядом и все было тщательно продумано.)
One of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen 🌀
Thank you, that's so kind of you!
It looks unreal 💐💐💐great work🙏
That place is a bit out of this world!
Incredibly mesmerizing! 💫💕💫
Amazing!
I see myself through you
excellent!
Wow! That was wonderfull.
Thank you very much!
This is.... so Beautiful.
Thank you Tiara!
Красота неописуемая! Спасибо!
Our pleasure! Thank you Max!
That was incredible!
Thank you!
Que imágenes mas bonitas…👏👏👏🤘😘
gracias!
Absolutely enjoy your work, cheers.
Thank you Wozzie!