Poll on underwater photography

Does anyone do underwater photography?

  • Yes

    Votes: 9 16.1%

  • No, but would like to

    Votes: 16 28.6%

  • No, not interested

    Votes: 31 55.4%
  • Total voters
    56
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Another poll to gather some background info in relation to future topics and projects on TP.
 
I've done a fair bit in the past,
but none for a long time.

IIRC there are only a couple of members that post underwater images, and only from time to time.
 
If I could swim possibly, but I can't so its a definite nein from me.
 
I have a friend who is heavily into underwater photography, flying around the world to dive at good diving sites, often with sharks, but other coral reefs feature too.
My interest has been enough to pick up a cheap underwater camera, but waters round here are not clear enough to get anything usable even at the cameras minimum focus distance. Even if the waters were crystal clear I couldn't hope to get anything half as good as Dave's results.

Nearly forgot I did manage a few rolls with disposable cameras during my honeymoon on the red sea. I've not seen the shots for over 20 years, so they weren't that marvelous. :(
 
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Yes but in a very limited way. I've had a few underwater cameras, most of which have ended up leaking, the exceptions being an old Canon D10 (IIRC) and a selection of cheap action cams in housings. Only snorkelling depths and I think I'd find SCUBA too claustrophobic (besides which, by the time I was competent enough just at diving, I'd be too old to master the photography bit!)
 
Did a little when snorkeling 20 years ago, but nothing since.
 
Cobra said:
I've done a fair bit in the past,
but none for a long time.

IIRC there are only a couple of members that post underwater images, and only from time to time.
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Same with me ,to old now
 
A little bit with the Olympus tg-6 but I am not any good
 
Nod said:
Although a rubber lens hood can help reduce reflections.
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Indeed they work well when square on to to the glass, and there are some special wide models that work even better allowing more tilting.
I didn't have either available for the example I posted though I may have shaded the glass in front of the lens with a hat...
 
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I've voted "yes" because I have some images from when diving, but I'm sure no-one would really call it photography just yet! Would love to see what others achieve and get some tips to improve things.

Al
 
Bardo said:
I specialise in underwater photography if anyone is still interested in this thread!

My website is here...

BARDOPhotographic.com
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Incredible, love the wreck photographs - there's something about old rusted machinery under the water that is absolutely captivating.

I bought an underwater housing last year but haven't had the chance to use it much yet. My daughter loves swimming in the ocean and I'm terrified of it but I really want to share that experience with her, so I figure if I take my camera with me it might keep my mind focused and allow me to concentrate on making images rather than what might be lurking just out of view... :oops: :$
 
stevejack said:
Incredible, love the wreck photographs - there's something about old rusted machinery under the water that is absolutely captivating.

I bought an underwater housing last year but haven't had the chance to use it much yet. My daughter loves swimming in the ocean and I'm terrified of it but I really want to share that experience with her, so I figure if I take my camera with me it might keep my mind focused and allow me to concentrate on making images rather than what might be lurking just out of view... :oops: :$
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I totally understand where you're coming from as my wife is exactly the same - she is petrified of water! This year, though, she made real progress by challenging herself to swim in the sea. We started with her being in water no deeper than her tummy and I simply let you get comfortable at her own pace. She even bought a water proof case for her iPhone so she can take photos when she's in the water. She's no David Bailey but she's loving it!

Even in shallow water like this, there's so much to see and photograph - you don't need to be in deep water to capture beautiful photos of sea life and colourful anemones - you can shoot those in rock pools! Go at your own pace and only do what you're totally comfortable with!

Btw - thanks for the kind comments on my website! Glad you liked my photos :-)
 
Mrs Nod used to hate getting her face in the water and so never came snorkelling with me but then I bought myself a full face mask/snorkel similar to THIS . Having a full beard means that it didn't work on me BUT it intrigued her enough to give it a try. As a result, she's now happy to accompany me for a while and really enjoys watching the fish etc. (as long as it's not TOO deep!)
 
Late to the party, never noticed this thread, but as my primary interest in photography I'd love to see more of this subject.

However, in the real world it's a very specialised area, expensive and the actual photography comes a very distant secondary skill compared to the diving. I can't see a dedicated area being popular enough sadly due to those reasons.

A great thought but unfortunately I doubt the interest level would be there to make it work

Mike
 
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