25 Incredible Award Winning Underwater Photography examples for your inspiration
While we love taking photos on land, and sometimes high up in the sky, we can't resist the magic that takes place underwater. Real life Nemos, free floating props, and fashionable mermaids show us that underwater is the place to be! Get a camera that can work in a (extremely) wet environment, and dive in to capture and conquer the wonders of the water world. Here's our top 25 examples and 14 list of uh-mazingly easy tips to get your feet wet in underwater photography. 1 - Get close to your subject - preferably within 12 inches. Water reduces color, contrast, and sharpness. 2 - Make sure your camera flash is turned on, preferable in "forced flash mode." 3 - For best composition - get low, shoot at an upwards angle, don't center the subject, try to fill your frame with the subject. Don't shoot "down" at the subject. 4 - Make sure the subject's eyes are in focus. 5 - Get your diving skills down before you start using a camera underwater. 6 - Practice topside with your camera inside the housing. Try taking close-ups of flowers and household objects. 7 - To minimize backscatter, buy an external strobe/flash......
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