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Whale Shark Photography Underwater Camera Settings

Whale Shark Photography Underwater Camera Settings

Few animals underwater are so large and regal as the whale shark, gently filtering plankton out of the water to feed.

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Night Dive Underwater Camera Settings

Night Dive Underwater Camera Settings

Familiar sites can look very different at night as a whole other set of creatures emerge. Here are some considerations for shooting after dark.

Shark Photography Underwater Camera Settings

Shark Photography Underwater Camera Settings

Don't be afraid to see sharks on your next dive. Here are some quick tips on shooting the most majestic predators in the ocean.

Macro Close-Up Underwater Camera Settings

Macro Close-Up Underwater Camera Settings

Macro photography is the magic of capturing tiny subjects in an image that is larger than life and bursting with color!

Dolphin Photography Underwater Camera Settings

Dolphin Photography Underwater Camera Settings

Dolphin encounters are typically fast paced with lots of swimming, so you don't have time to experiment much with light and settings.

Close Focus Wide Angle Underwater Camera Settings

Close Focus Wide Angle Underwater Camera Settings

Close Focus Wide Angle is one of the "oldest tricks in the book" for many professional photographers, and has graced many magazine covers.

Over-Under (Split Shots) Underwater Camera Settings

Over-Under (Split Shots) Underwater Camera Settings

Many photographers consider these half-in, half-out images to be the most difficult category of wide angle images to capture.

Caverns and Cenotes Underwater Camera Settings

Caverns and Cenotes Underwater Camera Settings

These settings will get you started in dark environments when only a small amount of ambient light is shining in.

Tropical Reef Underwater Camera Settings

Tropical Reef Underwater Camera Settings

The basics for use in a wide variety of salt water environments including the Caribbean, Red Sea, Australasia and South Pacific.