Macro Pics from Bonaire

[herbdb]

I got the chance to try my new macro lens last week on Bonaire. It was harder than I expected. Getting close enough to focus scared a lot of subjects. Here are some that turned out OK.

 

[rusti999]

Which camera did you use? Did you use any strobes?

 

[herbdb]

I was using an Olympus XZ-1 with dual strobes. Getting the strobes positioned to illuminate a subject really close to the camera was also difficult. This is going to take a lot of practice.

 

[seansrs36]

I was using an Olympus XZ-1 with dual strobes. Getting the strobes positioned to illuminate a subject really close to the camera was also difficult. This is going to take a lot of practice.

I find that shooting macro is a lot easier than WA. I can look at the lighting and reposition the strobes if I need to. WA usually you have one chance to get the shoot especially with sealife. Do you use a focal light at all? I was wondering if you had any strobes since your pics do not look like there was really any light on them when taken.

 

[Scubanomad]

have a look at Martin Edge's photo tips. Seems you may want to dial up your shutter speed and perhaps ISO Martin Edge's Underwater Photo Tips.mov - YouTube

 

[herbdb]

Thanks for the advise. I'll look them over.

 

[ivakdiver]

Also, a Book by Maria Munn has become available in North America : UW Photography for Compact Camera Users. (Actually available before but limited quantity). Check online. It is quite good.

 

[rusti999]

Since you're in Allentown, Dutch Springs is a good place to practice. Play around with the strobe positions, experiment with TTL and manual power.

 

[herbdb]

I plan to practice there, just did not find the time before going to Bonaire.