Digital Madness in Cayman

That will be the Tupperware - something of a theme this week - honestly it's the next big thing for in water imaging.

 

Paul C

Or it could be time for that famous quote from Mae West.

Maybe Alex is just glad to see you...

Now that my caymans trip is over, a couple of comments. It was great to put faces to, and meet several wetpixelians. Wow as steve said the talent on that trip was really special. As for Alex; what a special guy. A great teacher, explainer, and a truely nice guy. I will definately be better for the experience. Also thanks to steve, I'm ready to give lightroom a go. Now if that could only make me a better photographer.

In addition to being a excellent instructor and all-around good guy, Alex is a fantastic underwater model as well!

 

Phil,

So true!... Here's another one of Alex.

All right Joel! Great shot partner.

Cheers,

Steve

Truly a great trip and learning experience...special thanks to WAZUW, Steve, and Alex!

Mike

Phil,

So true!... Here's another one of Alex.

 

Looks like Babylon?

Yes Patrick, the Babylon site is a special place.

Cheers,

Steve

Week 2 well underway now. Not the best weather today, but we were lucky enough to be treated to a visit by a Wiseman. It is actually Henry I am most keen to see, but had to settle for James!

Anyway, it gave me a chance to have a break from posing and actually have a model in my shots for a change. Here are three I took of James this morning at High Rock Drop Off. The two yellow tube sponge shots were taken with snoot on the flash.

D700 + 15mm. F13 @ 1/100th:

D700 + 15mm. F10 @ 1/100th:

D700 + 15mm. F11 @ 1/160th:

Alex

Alex - what strobes are you using with the D700 + 15mm?

Two Z240s?

Thanks!

I have been using the INONs, but preferentially I use 2x Subtronics - or 1x for the snoot shots.

Alex

Hey! I snapped those sponges too - but no willing model

Have a great 2nd week and thanks again for a fantastic experience!

Phil

Nice, Phil!

I think that you had a good shot of that red rope sponge under the boat too!

Alex

Well, what a great trip!

Many thanks to Alex; I learnt a lot, met some Wetpixelers and had a great time - what else could you want?

I hope the second group have as good time a we did!

R

PS If Victor is a member on here please contact me as I've got a couple of pics for you.

yes, I'd love to see them send your email address to my work at vzucker@facey.com, and ill get you my home email

Great pictures !!

For stingray city, is it better in the mornining or afternoon ? I'll be avoiding the crowds by going when there are no cruise ships in port.

nice work Alex, did you buy the snoot or make it yourself?

I'd like to try one on my Z240s, any advice on whether to purchase one or make it? and what material to use?

thanks!

Scott

nice work Alex, did you buy the snoot or make it yourself?

Home made, of course! Compared with my homemade ring flash it was very easy! It is a funnel with some egg crate inside - sprayed black. Held in place with an old wetsuit sleeve. I chose a funnel that fits on both my Subtronic and Inon strobes. The size of the hole depends on the effect you want. Having a mechanism to alter the aperture size would be great.

For stingray city, is it better in the mornining or afternoon ? I'll be avoiding the crowds by going when there are no cruise ships in port.

Morning, midday and afternoon are all good for different reasons. The main thing is to have as few people as possible. This means having your own boat - to go there when you want. This is expensive on your own (obviously much easier with a group).

Alex

Home made, of course! Compared with my homemade ring flash it was very easy!

 

I would be interested to know how you made the flash ring.

Hi Guys,

I had a fantastic morning and it was great meeting you all. Just for fun - here's one of Alex - Art of Diving style :-)

Cheers

James

taken in about 15 feet on a wreck site. Spotted by alex and chased by me. about 30 % cropped