Underwater Photography: The Wonders Under The Sea
Colin Hartness
The world of photography is an amazing one. It’s been with us for
quite a while now but it is constantly changing. Cameras are
changing and improving. Methods of developing are changing and
improving as well. We have digital cameras that allow people to
take a view of their pictures immediately without traditional
developing. Another change in the world of photography is
underwater photography.
What do you think brings us those great shots of saltwater fish
and movies that film in the ocean and under the sea? What about
shots taken in swimming pools? You see those in the movies a lot
but may not have thought about how they take those pictures and
videos.
You probably never thought about it because for a long time
underwater photography was not really an option for everyday
people. But now it is not just an option, it’s really easy to
achieve.
- What is Underwater Photography?
Underwater photography is as the name implies photos that are
taken under water. This is pretty interesting since early cameras
could not function if wet. But as people started discovering the
wonders under the sea, they wanted to be able to share that with
others or even just to prove what they actually saw. So we began
creating cameras that could work under water.
It is no surprise that underwater photography is a
favorite pastime for scuba divers. The idea could have come from
those few people that were able to experience the joys and beauty
of underwater life and a desire to share that beauty with others.
There are many different occasions where people use
underwater photography. As we mentioned earlier,
underwater photography is used in Hollywood for movies. You have
probably also seen it used on documentaries and national
geographic type programs about underwater life.
But it is still most commonly used by divers. There are many
websites dedicated to all the ins and outs of underwater
photography; which cameras and lenses are best, which film to
use, and much more can be found on these sites.
- How to Take Underwater Photography
Equipment is an important factor in taking great underwater
photography. Of course you will need an underwater camera but
there is more than just that.
You can take some amazing pictures using underwater
photography. There are now even disposable use underwater cameras
and you can take them on vacation with you and get that great
underwater look. Even an amateur can do it. Disposable underwater
cameras can typically be developed at your local Wal-Mart or
other film developing center. You can also purchase underwater
cameras for more of a price but they last whenever you need one.
Some people find this more economical than disposables,
especially if they want to take these pictures often.
Just like other venues of photography, you will probably start
off with a cheaper and less advanced camera and work your way up
if you continue underwater photography for a long time. There are
two basics kinds of cameras; the underwater or waterproof camera
and the encased camera which is inside a housing that protects
it.
When taking pictures, you are going to need to be familiar with:
- Your camera
- Your lens
- Your film
- Your flash
There are different things in your environment that will affect
the quality of your underwater photography.
Such as:
- Depth of water and transparency of water
- Light
- The angle of the sunlight on the top of the water
- The backscatter
- Water has a magnifying effect
These are some things to help you get started in the world of
underwater photography. If you are lucky enough to be swimming in
the sea, you should get some proof to share with others.
About the Author: Looking for information about Photography? Go
to: http://www.asaphotography.com
'ASA Photography' is published
by Colin Hartness - An excellent resource for Photography!
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