It would be fair to say that most of my photographs are of landscapes. I also take a lot of family photographs but these mostly stay out of public eye, in the private domain. However, now and again I feel the urge to share some of these photos.
For some reason this one really reminds me of Steve McCurry’s photograph of the Afghan Girl. It’s probably the powerful gaze, the direct eye contact. What do you think?
The weather has been fantastic over the past few weeks; 25C +, endless blue skies, warm summer breezes, dining al fresco, and many enjoyable hours spent at the beach. I got re-aquinted with my snorkel gear, and dusted off a bargain disposable underwater camera I picked up on Ebay.
swimming underwater is really like being in another world. The silence, the tranquility, the beautiful light, and endlessly fascinating sealife. One species I recently discovered is the Comb Jellyfish; apparently the oldest form of life on earth. (See pictures three and four for photos). An amazing little creature with what looks like fluorescent lights flickering along the length of its transparent body.
Its not the easiest thing shooting underwater. Trying to look through a tiny viewfinder wearing a snorkel mask, while maintaining position is near impossible. I was constantly struggling to stay down, and a weight belt would probably help.
I know these are not the sharpest photos, (due to scratched lens and long expired film) but for me, shooting underwater is all about atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere!
Kids enjoying the summer.
Crabs fighting over a dead flatfish.
Comb Jellyfish
Comb Jellyfish and light rays.
Kris exploring the reef with his GoPro.
The beautiful seabed.
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