exnavynuke
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Here are a few photos showing some of the reasons I love going diving, and doing it where the water is warm and underwater life is all around. I thought some people might enjoy seeing them.
Beautiful pictures!
I am intrigued by diving, however, my claustrophobia prevents it
Nice. We won't be back into the water until this summer. :-(
What dive sites (Spotted Drum, so likely Caribbean)?
How do you get those gorgeous pictures? I'm a newbie at this and just bought a Canon Tough because it's very popular with the guides on my UnCruise trips. I did get some improvement after following their advice to stay still and try to catch the wildlife when they're not moving, but nothing like these- and nothing like what the guides are getting with the same camera. I just bought diving goggles with corrective lenses that fit my prescription and I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner- only about $50. I'm hoping that will help on the next trip.
The water was so clear! That's the first step in getting good underwater shots. Where was it? I used to find those flamingo shells (no spots, though) on the beach in Florida. I never knew what they were called (I called them 'tongue shells', though).
Step 1 - do everything at 10% of the speed you think you should, then go half that fast.
Step 2 - Get the right lighting (natural light from behind you or use your own lighting).
Step 3 - Take a bazillion pictures so you'll get at least a few that turn out pretty good!
These were shot with a Canon G7X Mk II, Fantasea housing, using a Sea & Sea YS-01 strobe on a tray (video light on the other arm, not used for any of these iirc).
Then a bunch of practice to find what settings work best in what conditions.
Biggest key is anticipating movement of the animals and taking the picture before they get there (due to the delay). I get it right at least 5% of the time now, I'm hoping with more practice that'll get better.