This is one of the most technically difficult shots I've ever attempted.
This is a view both over and under the water at sunset on Ofu beach in the National Park of American Samoa. Calculating the proper exposure for the under and over water elements while the light was changing and the water level was bouncing rapidly across the field of view and maintaining focus with a very narrow depth of field inherent to dome housings- I'm surprised I got anything decent.
Technically this still has major problems. The constantly sloshing water draining over the dome makes the background peaks a little blurry and grainy. The sky is still a bit over exposed, but I couldn't use a grad like I would for a typical land shot to even out the exposure. The water movement prevents any type of combined exposure blend and the high ISO needed for this shot limits my ability to do post processing contrast adjustments without adding more noise. This was my first week with an underwater housing, and I've since learned how to overcome a few of those problems.
But because of the limitations of that day, this won't make a big print. However for the low resolution requirements of the internet I hope it captures the essence of snorkeling at sunset on a deserted island. That was my goal. I haven't seen any other underwater sunset photos like this, so I hope you enjoy it.
Jim Patterson Photography, krazykrayons, Mezaj , [ o g u h ], and 184 other people added this photo to their favorites.
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Stefan Elf 40 months ago | reply
Gorgeous photograph! Very challenging, yes, but then you get what you give. I personally have always wanted to do shot below/above the water but never had a chance to get a waterproof housing. Great result though all things considered!
Vanessa D.B. 38 months ago | reply
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verorev 34 months ago | reply
Love it again and again!
russ david 34 months ago | reply
amazing photo!!
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Khmanglo 30 months ago | reply
WOW WOW WOW! That is absolutely superb. Absolutely fantastic colour, beautifully shot, well done!
Khmanglo 30 months ago | reply
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Photo--Graphy [deleted] 26 months ago | reply
Very great shoot
MauiLuna 25 months ago | reply
This photo made me smile.
Linda MPH 24 months ago | reply
this is extremely cool
azrudin 24 months ago | reply
amazing.!!!
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cavallotkd 24 months ago | reply
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Monkey_Harris 20 months ago | reply
This is truly outstanding.
Abdullah Samman 20 months ago | reply
wow .. nice shot !!!
ryncediez [deleted] 19 months ago | reply
superb!
thomsen77 17 months ago | reply
absolutly stunning!
TEDI808 15 months ago | reply
Awesome shot! Do visit us again sometime :) Faafetai tele
*Ziia 11 months ago | reply
just stunning !
latositti 9 months ago | reply
Cannot resist to this colour.........Thank you for sharing such amount of beauty
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