Is underwater photography difficult? Actually, no—at least, not to any significant degree when compared with any other discipline of photography. Each single stage of creating an underwater photograph, if seen in isolation from the rest, is not so tricky. It is the sum of all its parts, as well as mastering the whole, which can appear confusing at times.
The WG-1000 is designed for casual underwater photography up to 15 meters (49.2 feet) deep or up to one hour of continuous operation.
The next theme in the Contributors' Picks series is 'Gems of the Sea'. This can include underwater species or scenes with gem colors such as ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, amethyst purple, amber gold, sparkly diamond, and shiny silver.
We asked our contributors to share their favorite underwater images that use black as a design element, and they came back with a dynamic selection of macro and wide-angle shots featuring a diverse range of marine life, haunting wreck scenes, dramatic underwater topography, and even divers.
This lightweight case features an IP67 waterproof rating, padded touch-fastening dividers with lid foam, latch closure, and metal hasps for optional padlocks.
Achieve perfect lighting for ultra macro shots without front-facing glare. Weefine's 1800-lumen LED Ring Light, with a 3000-lumen boost via fibre optic synchronization, ensures well-lit images at close range, ideal for underwater photography even at low ISO settings.
This esteemed recognition underscores Oceanic's commitment to innovation and excellence in product design.
The Red Dot Award is an internationally renowned accolade, celebrating exceptional design quality and innovation across various industries.
Each year, thousands of products from around the globe undergo rigorous evaluation by an expert panel of judges, with only the most outstanding designs receiving this esteemed award.
We asked our contributors to share their favorite underwater images that showcase the distinctive features of various underwater creatures, and they returned with a broad selection of macro and wide-angle shots featuring a variety of marine life, from majestic sharks and sea turtles to tiny nudibranchs and crustaceans.
The competition will culminate in an exhibition at Go Diving Show ANZ in September 2024—the inaugural Australian edition of the hugely successful Go Diving Show in the UK. The prestigious judging panel comprises Tobias Friedrich, Jayne Jenkins, Brett Lobwein, Ross Long, Matty Smith and William Tan.
How does sensor size impact image quality? Underwater photographer John Ares offers insights into the realm of camera sensors.
