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Now that's a different portrait. Good timing with the fish in front of the face in #1 but the eyes still clear. -
The colours always seem more saturated/vibrant underwater, not sure if that's the gear you guys use, the conditions, or processing? I've never tried it, so makes it difficult to comment and understand but still enjoy seeing what's down there.
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Interesting observation Gaz. I'm pretty sure it's not the gear we use because it's the same gear as used topside, just protected in a waterproof housing. The colour will be affected somewhat by the water itself and how much of the subject is lit artificially. Again the water will have an effect on the light as it's also a filter between the flash/torch and subject.Originally posted by Gaz View Post
Since I've been doing digital underwater photography, I run the shots through Photoshop to check levels and colour balance which may or maynot affect the vibrancy.
However, by comparing the results to the 35mm slides I did prior to digital (and I have several thousand), the colours are just as vibrant so I guess the conclusion to draw from this is that the colours really are that bright!
If you've ever been to one of the larger aquarium exhibits.. Sunshine Coast, Sydney or Melbourne, the well lit displays with corals etc. actually show just how bright some of the creatures are. Many of them are actually luminous and give off light of their own. It's a bit of mystery as to why this should be in nature, as colour at more than a few metres deep is very much subdued and requires artificial light to bring it back.
Thanks for the interest.
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