My UW Photos from Egypt

[BoltSnap]

Speckled Sandperch (Parapercis hexophtalma)
Hurghada Lighthouse Fanous Lajoun (240301), Egypt
OLY E-M5 in Nauticam Housing, OLY M.60mm lens, f/14, 1/320s, ISO: 200, 2 X S&S YS-D1 (with dual-electronic sync cord)
© Burhaneddin Z. Muntasser
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[FLturtle]

Stunning photos!! Especially loved the regal angelfish & white barred wrasse

 

[arkstorm]

White Barred Wrasse is an exceptional shot.

Speckled Sand Perch #3 is not far behind.

Good on you.

 

[MB NZ]

Thank you. I am trying to get more into WA as conditions allow.

It's not exactly WA with a 60mm lens? I know what you mean though. I enjoyed taking this kind of shot with the same lens. As bvanant said, a lot of patience is required!

 

[BoltSnap]

It's not exactly WA with a 60mm lens?

No, I didn't mean these photos or this lens specifically, I meant that recently I have been doing more WA than in the past. I haven't gotten to posting these photos yet. I have thousands of photos to sort through (and you guys will suffer through it ). Give me time.


For your information, I have had an 8mm fisheye lens since 2012, but I never used it until my trip to Hurghada in 24.

 

[BoltSnap]

Stunning photos!! Especially loved the regal angelfish & white barred wrasse

White Barred Wrasse is an exceptional shot.

Thank you so much for your kind words

By the way, I had no idea that the wrasse had these tiny teeth when I took the picture. I only saw them when I looked through the photos later on the computer.

Speckled Sand Perch #3 is not far behind.

That fish was challenging to photograph initially since it is almost always in the sand, stirring things up. It took me a while to learn how to approach it, and I had to be very patient with it.

 

[BoltSnap]

Here are some underwater shots from Hurghada (2024), captured with my OLY 8mm Fisheye lens—a tool I hadn’t fully explored since I bought it back in 2012. Venturing into wide-angle photography in blue water presented an exciting new challenge, especially while capturing sun rays filtering through the water at the top of my frames. My earlier work mainly focused on macro subjects and medium-sized fish, so this approach represented a refreshing expansion, significantly aided by the excellent water clarity.

For fellow underwater photography enthusiasts experienced in fisheye techniques, I would genuinely appreciate any thoughtful suggestions or constructive tips on refining my technique and gear usage. Your insights are invaluable as I continue to learn and evolve in this beautiful discipline. Happy diving, and thanks in advance for sharing your expertise!

(More to come )

Bluespotted Cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii)
Hurghada Fanadir North (240302), Egypt
OLY E-M5 in Nauticam Housing, PANI LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm/F3.5 lens, f/10, 1/160s, ISO: 200, 2 X S&S YS-D1 (with dual-electronic sync cord)
© Burhaneddin Z. Muntasser


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[scubadada]

Hi @BoltSnap

Great photos, thanks for posting

 

[arkstorm]

+1 on that sentiment. The bottom photo of the fisheye set is really pretty great.

I've never had an eye for fisheye still photography. I shoot mainly video and have always favored rectilinear wide angle lenses over fisheye for CFWA.

That is good on you for trying out new things. That's where the art is.

 

[MB NZ]

8mm is a great lens. My favourite, but the hardest to use! Get closer, then closer, then a bit closer.