New Member, New U/W Photog, Updated Website!

Hello all,

I've been a semi active member over at the S2Pro forum at www.fmount.com for some time now. I am an avid diver who just recently housed my S2. Photos can be seen at my website. Please post you critics here. Let me know what you think, how to make them better etc etc...

www.talonsky.com

Thanks!!!

Good shots! My advice, for what it's worth, would be to experiment with your new rig. Move the strobes around, try some different and weird lighting. Play with composition and give your subjects some room to move in the frame. Use different camera angles - just have fun with it! (I practice on starfish - they don't move very fast!)

C

[http://www.photograsea.com]

Thanks Christa!

I did a late afternoon dive today and go some more shots. They are posted in the same gallery. Stop by and check them out!

I would have had more keepers but it was about 2 hours before sunset and I was at about 125 feet. My single DS50 did its best but I was pushing it hard. I should have a SS150 in a week or so... I can't wait to head out with dual strobes!!!

I should mention, I know the shot of the turtle is a little soft but my strobe had died and I was at full swim chasing him with a shutter speed of 1/20, so not to bad considering!

Thanks Again

Speaking of starfish.....I would love to see a nice macro of that guy on the red coral - his markings are beautiful! And a real close-up shot of that red and white fan would be really cool too...... If you can't get it by tomorrow that's ok, I'll check back on Monday...... :wink:

C

P.S. - dual strobes rock! Buying a second strobe is one of the best things I have done. I have found that the more ridiculous I look underwater (i.e. the more stuff I lug around) the better my pictures are - I just ignore all the "mother-ship" jokes from my dive buddies....

www.photograsea.com

I know what you mean about dive buddies! Between me and my non wife dive buddy, we have over 50 years experience between us! No here is the kicker: I'm shooting and he comes up on me and asks where the anchor is. I point to where it was... But, it is not there anymore... Ever have to swim about 3/4 of a nautical mile in 6 foot swells?!? Talk about a workout!!!! I rolled on my back and set the camera on my chest and just kicked... for a LONG time! Sometimes old heads need a kick in the butt, we got ours today. Anyway, I will be back in that spot tomorrow but I won't be shooting, I'll be going after my anchor. The clevis between the anchor and rode came off. Next time, they will be safety wired closed!!

Very nice shots Frank! Love them all great job.

DJH

Hi Frank and welcome. So are you based in Okinawa? Very nice photos, thanks for sharing.

Cheers

James

Thanks All!

I've lived here from 86-90 and 99-now. Hope to stay longer but might have to move in 06. Meanwhile, I'll just keep diving like there is no tomorrow!