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Underwater
Photography: Get Your Feet Wet!
Reprinted by permission of New York Institute of Photography
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By Jim Edds
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"Today,
underwater photography can be fun for everyone, thanks
to the variety of equipment now available," explains
Chuck DeLaney, Dean of the New York Institute of Photography,
America's oldest and largest photography school. "You
don't have to be Jacques Cousteau, and you don't need
expensive gear. At the pool or beach, in surf or snorkeling,
there are great waterproof point-and-shoot cameras and
even single-use models that you can use to get the picture,
provided you follow a few simple tips."
There's a lot of skill and equipment required for professional
underwater photography, and many scuba training programs
have good photography courses. But if you want to come
home from where it's wet with some cool photos, here are
some tips to get you started. The best time to take
underwater photos is usually mid-day because the sun is
overhead and will illuminate underwater subjects clearly.
Rookie underwater photographers are often susprised how
quickly light and color get lost as you plunge just a
few feet below the surface. Most waterproof point-and-shoot
models have a built-in flash and you'll want to use your
flash anytime you're more than a few feet under the water.
Distance can be deceptive as well. Viewed through a face
mask, objects appear closer to you than they really are.
Make sure you get as close to your subject as possible
before you take a photograph. Also, keep an eye out behind
you. While you're maneuvering in toward that beautiful
fish, you don't want a stinging jellyfish floating toward
your backside.
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By C. Leedham
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Waterproof
cameras also work well for other wet and sandy occasions
as well. In rainstorms you can take some very interesting
photographs using a waterproof camera, and many smart
photographers leave their expensive SLR at home when they
go to the beach. Sand and salt water are two of the worst
enemies of any camera, so using a sealed model makes a
lot of sense and can help you avoid costly repairs.
For many more tips and articles orcontact your local dive
center to find out more about underwater photography classes. |
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with permission from the New York Institute of Photography |
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your local dive center for information on underwater photography
classes that may be offered. For more tips and articles
on getting started in underwater photography, along with
information about the latest gear for amateurs and professionals
interested in underwater photography visit the NYIP Website
at http://www.nyip.com. Everyone interested
in photography can have fun in the water with the right
gear. What are you waiting for? |
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