Stop! When taking pictures underwater stop! On land you can get away with some movement because of enough light. Underwater if you take a drive by shot it will look out of focus. Not because it is, but because in low light and slow shutter speeds movement translates as out of focus or blur of the subject. Take the time to stop and frame your shot, you will be happy with the out come and you will have less to delete on your safety stop. If you have to be moving make sure you can adjust your shutter speed to a faster setting and have enough light either ambient or Strobe. Most by nature will require good ambient light sense most on the move photos of larger animals are on the move and beyond the range of most Strobes. Strobes have a short range in a medium that is 800 times denser than air and cuts down the light proportionally. Slow down and you will reap the rewards of praise from your fellow divers and non-divers alike.
Papa Bear
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Tip of the day: know your prey! Weather hunting with a spear gun or a camera it helps to know your prey. It would be silly to try and find Flamingo Tongues, Toad Fish, or Drum Fish without knowing what to look for as fare as habitat. If you don’t know ask, ask the Dive Master he will most likely know better than anyone because he sees and learns where to find these critters for tips. When the one you’re looking for is found look around and learn the habitat for the next time you see those conditions you will probably find the critter. Learn through observation and you will surprise yourself and your friends at how fast you start finding those hard to find critters. Stop and look, then start studying behavior and you will have it made. If you know that Drum Fish are territorial and have a habit of swimming back and forth all day long, then don’t rush your shot, what for the better position or for the guy in front of you to get his shot and move on. No need to rush, if you know that it i.... |
