Photo: Photographer and diver Wes Skiles  Photograph by Luis
Lamar   As a teenager, camera in hand, he explored Florida's
underwater labyrinths to capture images of this unphotographed
realm. He developed and refined the technique he became most
known for: using multiple slaved strobes to dramatically
illuminate and photograph this never-before-seen environment.
Later, as explorations led Skiles to remote locations around the
world, he would strive to employ the latest technology,
enhancing his ability to explore the environment and return with
stunning images. He participated in caving and cave-diving
expeditions in Mexico, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Australia.  As
an expedition cameraman, Skiles specialized in capturing images
of people and wildlife on the edge of extreme frontiers. His
visual imagery provided the viewer with an intimate
understanding and unique perspective of his subjects.  Skiles
worked on assignment as a freelance photographer for National
Geographic magazine. His work was also featured i