SoCal Shootout: Story Behind the Shot, Cindy Shaw
Oct 21
Shooting Portraits underwater can be especially challenging as most subjects like fish are moving constantly. You must nail that perfect composition, eye contact and focus. With that in mind we loved this playful capture of a Bat Ray from Cindy Shaw which took First Place in the Open Portrait Category. Here are the details that went into this winning image. Title: Wanna Play? Location Captured:...
SoCal Shootout: Story Behind the Shot, Desmond Ho
Oct 20
Our new Mirrorless categories were a hit and almost had more competition than the Open categories in this year’s SoCal Shootout. The macro category was won by Desmond Ho with his crisp and colorful shot of a round ray’s eye. Here are the details of this unique underwater shot. Title: Round Ray Eye Location Captured: Anacapa Island Camera / Housing: Olympus OM-D E-M5 with Olympus 60mm...
SoCal Shootout: Story Behind the Shot – Brook Peterson, Best in Show
Oct 14
This year’s Best in Show was won by Brook Peterson with this excellent image of a young sea lion cruising through the water. Congrats Brook! Read on to learn more about this image. Title:Â Young Sea Lion at Play Location Captured: Sea Lion Rookery at Santa Barbara Island Camera / Housing: Nikon D810 with Sigma 15mm Lens in Sea & Sea Housing Strobes / Lights: Dual Sea & Sea YS-D1...
SoCal Shootout: Story Behind the Shot, Helen Brierley, Open Macro
Oct 13
Congratulations to Helen Brierley who placed first with her Norris Top Snail photo in the Open Macro category. Here’s the details behind what went into creating this photograph! Title – Norris’ Top Snail on Kelp Location – Near Avalon Wreck, Palos Verdes Equipment – Nikon D800, Nauticam housing, Dual YS-D1 Strobes, Sigma 70mm macro lens Settings – 1/125, F16, ISO...
Take Your iPhone Underwater!
Sep 23
We’re all addicted to our phones these days, so what better way to keep connected than to have your phone with you underwater? For those folks who love taking photos with their phone and want to be able to upload to social media right away or share with friends and family, taking your phone underwater might be the perfect solution. Check out the new iPhone 6 & 6+ housing from iTorch....
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