Archive for October, 2010
Scuba diving is an expensive sport. Basic scuba diving lessons can cost hundreds of dollar and the gear that goes with it isn’t cheap either. Scuba divers need to invest in a good wetsuit, a pair of scuba fins, regulator and a litany of other gear. Another essential piece of equipment is a dive computer, which gives you readouts on critical information like depth, dive time and the amount of air you have left.
While the necessary dive gear is expensive, it’s worth the price to ensure your safety under the water’s surface; no matter what, don’t skimp on your equipment. It’s really is a beautiful world down there. It is no wonder people who learn how to scuba dive become hooked on the sport. They become one with the sea and discover the beauty below.
Photographs are special in that they can tell a story which would be inexpressible through words. Complex emotions and fleeting moments of grandeur are captured and articulated with eloquence. Just like a great novel or movie, a series of photographs should possess a narrative arc that the viewer can follow from one image to the next.
There’s no need to force it. Take some time to find a suitable subject for your photographs – maybe a beautiful beach or an awe-inspiring piece of architecture. As an avid SCUBA diver, I find taking pictures underwater to be exhilarating. Most people never get to experience aquatic wildlife from this perspective, and I’m able to almost recreate the experience for them. On all of my dives I pack an underwater camera with my SCUBA equipment. It can be cumbersome to be taking pictures constantly when you’re under the water, so I reserve the camera fro the most exciting moments or set aside a small portion of the dive for photography.