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Whether you're using an underwater camera, a compact, or a DSLR, creating an impressive photo of the mysterious ocean is no longer a distant dream.
Prepare your camera, underwater protective gear, and take note of the following tips to capture the perfect shot.
Underwater Diving Techniques
First advice for underwater photography: Your safety always comes first. Don't get so caught up in taking pictures that you forget you're underwater and breathing through diving equipment. Also, always keep an eye on the location of your boat. You wouldn't want to get lost, or worse, left behind in the vast ocean.
Understand Your Camera
This may sound trivial, but underwater photography becomes more challenging when you're 'operating' below the surface.
Firstly, don't forget to fully charge your battery and check the durability of your underwater protection accessories. After preparation, take a few shots on land, paying close attention to the position of the flash, buttons, etc. Once underwater, always test with some coral shots and adjust the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO before following the lively underwater creatures.
Control Balance and Swimming Speed
In the depths of the ocean, continuous water currents require you to swim constantly while maintaining the balance of your camera. However, with a little patience and skill, capturing a beautiful shot will be easier than you think.
For close-up shots (macro photos), be cautious not to swim too close to rock formations or coral reefs as they can scratch your camera and cause injury.
To capture creatures swimming near the seabed, try not to disturb this water area. With the flash always on, you wouldn't want a photo filled with bright sand spots.
Swim slowly and make gentle movements. Sea creatures will 'flee' if you act quickly and unexpectedly, disrupting the calm waters.
Adjusting the Flash
In the depths of the ocean, natural light is often insufficient for capturing a beautiful and clear photo. Therefore, the built-in flash is the most convenient choice.
However, for photos of distant creatures, this is not a wise choice. Your photos will have many white spots, which are reflections of sea foam illuminated by the flash. Additionally, if you set the camera to low-light mode (Under-exposure), the impact of the flash on the background will be reduced, making the photo look softer and more natural.
Capture Plenty of Photos
Last but not least: Capture as many photos as possible. Underwater, lighting conditions can sometimes make you believe you have the perfect shot. Take numerous photos from different angles to achieve the desired image.
To embark on your underwater journey, explore the Son Tra Peninsula (Da Nang), Hon Mun, Vinh Hy Bay (Nha Trang), Con Dao, and Phu Quoc, with prices around 550,000 VND per dive.
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourJuly 20, 2015
