Photography | Underwater Photography Techniques
Underwater photography allows you to bring the spectacular underwater world to
the surface. Some may wonder how the deep ocean really looks like, but cannot or do not wish to learn diving.
Underwater photographers bring upon themselves the task of bringing the underwater world to these people who never
had the chance to dive into the ocean.
Underwater Photography Requires Close-Up View
While all photography is an art, the underwater world requires special skills to bring the best and
highest quality alive. Unlike wildlife
photography, the underwater world must be viewed close-up. That is to imply
that the marine life needs to be photographed very closely. This is because of the water
surrounding the photographer. The water tend to refract images and often distorting them, so the nearer and
closer you are to your subject, the less water you have between the subject and
you.
Underwater Photography Requires Patience
Underwater
photography requires tremendous patience. Your subject may swim so quickly like the marine fishes, shark
or dolphin. They may even hide within the coral, coming out only when there is no danger. Water holds particles and
living organisms, like plankton, and these particles or organisms often float by while you are trying to snap a
picture. This will cause you to loose contrast, focus and sharpness of the image.
Underwater Photography Requires Stealth And Determination
Marine lives utilize the premise of hiding or camouflaging more than speed or survival of the fittest. This
means you will often find your subject camouflaged within the corals or rocks rather than out in
the open. You have to find your subject with stealth and determination, without startling them. The underwater
world needs respect so you do not want to touch or hold the living organisms and therefore, you must learn how to
move with the underneath current while trying to achieve that perfect shot. A lot of marine life will die if you
touch or hold them, especially coral, so having a hobby of underwater photography requires you to observe and follow the rules and the code of ethics.
Underwater Photography Requires Flash Or Strobe
Underwater flash or strobe can assist you in gaining the light
require to take that perfect photo. It is absolutely essential to have a flash with an underwater
camera. It will help to bring more colours rather than just red and orange into the picture. The strobe
you require should be medium sized, any larger size strobe will hinder your photo taking experience underwater.
 Composition Is Critical In Underwater Photography
Observing composition is also very critical. You should follow the same rule you apply in regular photography;
however, you are still required to have an upward angle on the subject. This brings us back to the camouflage
technique practised by most marine species. They tend to 'disappear' into their hideouts. Trying to take a clear
shot when the subject blends into the background can be difficult and creates a challenge.
Underwater Photography As A Hobby
When you decided to venture into underwater photography as a hobby, you must first hone or improve your
photography skills on land first. Once you manage to take great pictures on land, you can then move into the harder
version of the underwater world. Remember that some rules you have used before in land photography no longer apply
and attaining that perfect picture underwater takes patience as well as skill. Underwater photography brings the
colourful and spectacular marine life to the surface alleviating some of the unknown. If you find yourselves
interested in underwater photography, you may want to seek and attend a professional underwater photography class,
so that you can learn more about the important techniques as well as the practice.
 
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