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Underwater Photography: Get Your Feet
Wet!
Reprinted by permission of New York Institute of Photography
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Photo 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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Photo 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
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| Reprinted with permission from the New York Institute of
Photography |
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| Visit 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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