Welcome to IslandLens Life — My Journey Beneath the Waves

Hey there! I’m Nittu — a dive professional and ocean lover from the Maldives šŸ️. Welcome to IslandLens Life — a space where I share my journey through diving, underwater photography, and everyday island life.

I’ve spent countless hours exploring coral reefs, swimming alongside turtles, manta rays, and colorful marine life — and every dive reminds me how beautiful and fragile our oceans truly are. This blog is my little corner of the internet to tell those stories, share what I learn, and connect with others who love the sea as much as I do.

šŸ“ø About the Blog

IslandLens Life isn’t about being perfect — it’s about growing, learning, and exploring. I’ll be sharing simple underwater photography tips, camera settings that work for me, editing ideas, and real stories from my dives around the Maldives. Whether you’re a diver, traveler, or just someone who loves the ocean, I hope you’ll feel right at home here.

šŸŒ… What to Expect

  • šŸŒŠ Dive adventures and behind-the-scenes stories from the Maldives
  • šŸ“· Photography tips for beginners and hobbyists
  • šŸ¢ Encounters with marine life — from mantas to turtles
  • šŸ️ Everyday island life and what it’s like working in the ocean

šŸ’™ Why I Started This Blog

After spending so much time underwater, I realized I wanted to document the moments that make me fall in love with the sea every single day. Photography became my way to do that — not as a job, but as a hobby that helps me see beauty in every dive. Through this blog, I hope to inspire others to explore, protect, and appreciate the ocean the way I do.

šŸ“¬ Let’s Connect

If you love the ocean or want to chat about diving and photography, you can always find me online:

Instagram: @n.i.t.t.u_
TikTok: @daily_life_of_Maldivian
Email: nishanhassan753@gmail.com

Thanks for stopping by — and welcome to IslandLens Life šŸŒŠ See you under the waves!

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