Many photographers take good photos on dry land, some photographers take good photos under water, and few photographers take good over-under shots. What's the trick to mastering this elusive art? Scubadiving.com shares the following tips:
First, find compelling subjects above and below. Then, look for calm conditions with bright light and clear visibility (use a big glass dome!), and choose your point of focus. Finally, use a small aperture, a fast shutter speed and rapid fire.
Are you a master of this soggy-craft? Vote on your favorite pictures below, or submit your own!
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Physalia Physalis
A Baby Seal Cautiously Dips Its Head In Freezing Cold Water
Fisherman
Unexpected Underwater Encounter With A Green Iguana
Bora Bora
Jellyfish
American Crocodile, Jardines De La Reina, Cuba
Whale
Krill: More Than A Dietary Suppliment
Beneath The Horizon
Underwater Life Of Poda Island, Thailand
Cothyloriza And Miramare Castle
A Caribbean Brown Pelican Is Literally Floating On His Dinner
Traditional Fishing On The Island Of Mare In New Caledonia
Rajan The Swimming Elephant
If you think about how they "broke his spirit" just to tame him , and cut half of his tusks, this photo stops looking cute! :(
Group Selfie
Shark
Zamami Island Locals
Ocean Rose: Bass Point, Nsw Australia
Sipadan Island And Its Characteristic Underwater World
I just kept gasping. I'm assuming these are actual scenes that you figured out how to capture and not photoshopping two photos. Whatever.....it's very, very creative.
I just kept gasping. I'm assuming these are actual scenes that you figured out how to capture and not photoshopping two photos. Whatever.....it's very, very creative.