Posted by John W. Wall on July 20, 2011 at 5:27 PM
I'm wondering how folks get super-sharp macro images of underwater critters in tidepools (when you are not underwater yourself). I was thinking about making a plastic tube with a stopper at one end to fit over my lens, then sticking that under the surface of the water -- but it's potentially hazardous to equipment in a whoops moment. Or maybe getting an Ewa-Marine bag to better protect the camera. The question is, how do you deal with the problem of shooting from air into water without losing image sharpness?
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No need to go underwater!
Sandy
Posted by Greg Lessard on July 21, 2011 at 12:37 AM
I have had good success when I can stand above the pool and keep the front of my lens parallel to the surface of the water. I focus on the subject and wait for the wind to calm. Great light helps a lot! You can check out my favorite tide pool shot using that aproach here: http://greglessardphotography.com/-/greglessardphotography/gallery.asp?LID=&cat=41734&pID=2&row=7&photoID=2959733&searchTerm=
Posted by Varina Patel on July 25, 2011 at 4:27 PM
A circular polarizer can be really helpful when you are trying to shoot through water. It will cut through the glare on the surface, and allow you to see the tide pool critters very clearly. As Sandy suggested, it helps to keep the front of the lens parallel to the surface of the water. And calm water and good light as important as well.
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Other good info with a web search, too.
No need to go underwater!
Sandy
(thanks for the reference Sandy!!!!)
enjoy!
JG