First UW Digital images posted

Just posted my first attempt at UW Digital Photography

http://web.mac.com/rhythmdogs/iWeb/Land/Di...Underwater.html

wadda you think ?

Joe

Hi Joe.

It does seem that you frame some of the subjects very strict. Like with the tube anemone (cerianthus :-) ), it would be a bit nicer if the tentacles were not cut off.

This also seems a bit the case with the website. In firefox, when I click on one of your images, the larger frame is cropped.

The lighting looks OK, if not a bit on the bright side. Nice 'n clear water. Where were the taken?

Gerard

Hi Joe.

 

It does seem that you frame some of the subjects very strict. Like with the tube anemone (cerianthus :-) ), it would be a bit nicer if the tentacles were not cut off.

Not a very far comment as you said it is your first attempt, you should see the rubbish I had when I started and still get some times, I say good job. Oh and they all look like Caribbean photos to me, where?

Not a very far comment as you said it is your first attempt, you should see the rubbish I had when I started and still get some times, I say good job. Oh and they all look like Caribbean photos to me, where?

All The Digital are from Bonaire a couple of weeks ago. I agree about the tube anemone. I am happy with the images as in I am suprised I got anything !!!! As far as bright goes I dont see that.When I view the images in Firefox and click on them it does not crop them Thanks for the comments

Joe

Not a very far comment as you said it is your first attempt, you should see the rubbish I had when I started and still get some times, I say good job. Oh and they all look like Caribbean photos to me, where?

far or fair ?

I tried to give constructive criticism, but I will say what I think. If it didnt sound too positive, sorry, for first images they are good, I agree. I am too getting rubbish often(I also started underwater digital this season).

As for the cropped popup screens: I'll show you:

Hi Joe-

I think for first attempt with digital your photos are very good. My first two years produced maybe one keeper! That little sharpnosed puffer is nice.

I see you are using Iweb.. Is there a way to turn off the reflection in slideshow mode?

M.

Hi Joe-

 

I think for first attempt with digital your photos are very good. My first two years produced maybe one keeper! That little sharpnosed puffer is nice.

 

I see you are using Iweb.. Is there a way to turn off the reflection in slideshow mode?

 

M.

Thanks for the input. Anyone else having a croping issue ? Starbuck great images on your website, When getting advise I allways look at where it is coming from.The sharpnosed puffer was shot with a 60mm and woodys diopter. Kriptap congrats on the contest wins

jd

Joe,

For your first try those are pretty good. Were those shot on TTL or manual exposure? If I were you I'd take a few of the comments from these folks and prioritize your improvement goals. From a constructive feedback viewpoint, most of your shots appear to have a downward tilt. Since your lighting is good, try to practice on composition, shooting more upward, pulling back a bit and even going tighter to get a more creative, abstract look if you want. So I'd focus on:

1. Macro

a. Composition & lighting. A good idea is to use 1-2 different subjects to learn from rather than shoot 20 different things during a dive. Once you get it right with, say, tube worms, challenge yourself with another macro subject and get that right. The goal is to build your confidence and skills so during those times when you do encounter that unique tube worm you are confident and knowledgeable on how to capture a dynamite pic.

2. Medium angle. For me personally, medium angle photography is a lot harder to get a good image than it is with super wide. Getting usable, meaningful negative space in medium shots is simply more challenging than, say, with a fisheye lens. If you can master medium angle photography, super wide should be a wiz.

Nice job, though, on your first set. The more you shoot, the better your pics get, the more addicting it becomes.

The other Joe.

Joe,

 

For your first try those are pretty good. Were those shot on TTL or manual exposure? If I were you I'd take a few of the comments from these folks and prioritize your improvement goals. From a constructive feedback viewpoint, most of your shots appear to have a downward tilt. Since your lighting is good, try to practice on composition, shooting more upward, pulling back a bit and even going tighter to get a more creative, abstract look if you want. So I'd focus on:

 

1. Macro

a. Composition & lighting. A good idea is to use 1-2 different subjects to learn from rather than shoot 20 different things during a dive. Once you get it right with, say, tube worms, challenge yourself with another macro subject and get that right. The goal is to build your confidence and skills so during those times when you do encounter that unique tube worm you are confident and knowledgeable on how to capture a dynamite pic.

 

2. Medium angle. For me personally, medium angle photography is a lot harder to get a good image than it is with super wide. Getting usable, meaningful negative space in medium shots is simply more challenging than, say, with a fisheye lens. If you can master medium angle photography, super wide should be a wiz.

 

Nice job, though, on your first set. The more you shoot, the better your pics get, the more addicting it becomes.

The other Joe.

Hi Joe,

These were shot with no TTL as SB 105s dont TTL with the D70. I am amased at how high I had to bump up the Shutter speed on the boat/tube spong shot to get a decent water background. With no ttl I can sync way up . That one was shot at 1/1000. I also agree with working one subject till you get it right. Where they were not grab shots I shot ALLOT of frames on tube worms and still did not get it right

Thanks

Joe

PS I love diving on Catalina. Anytime I am in LA I allways make a trip out . I love the kelp forest

Joe

Hi Joe.

 

It does seem that you frame some of the subjects very strict. Like with the tube anemone (cerianthus :-) ), it would be a bit nicer if the tentacles were not cut off.

 

This also seems a bit the case with the website. In firefox, when I click on one of your images, the larger frame is cropped.

 

The lighting looks OK, if not a bit on the bright side. Nice 'n clear water. Where were the taken?

 

Gerard

Hi Gerard just put up another Tube Annemonie maby this one is bettor

jd