El Nido, Palawan with Powershot G9

[misterclay]

El Nido is part of the Palawan part, western part of the Philippines.

This series is my first attempt to do Underwater Photography.

There were 2 challenges that I encountered for this kind of photography - low light and focusing. I had 2 dives in El Nido, one is 20 meters (60 feet) and the second is 30 meters (90 feet). It was a blessing that up to these depths, light is still available and the water visibility is good. But shooting an object over 5-10 feet is a bit difficult that I wish, I have external strobe. As with the focusing, underwater neutral buoyancy requires a skill I do still need to master. Luckily, El Nido current is weak.

C&C's are most welcome.

[1] Miniloc Island


[2] Divers in Popolcan Forest - 20 meters deep


[3] My first nudibranch shot


[4] Another shot of nudibranch


[5] Buddy, we're 30 meters deep, want to go deeper?

[misterclay]

SET 2

[6] An anchor, for the cost of corals


[7] One of the early victims of cyanide and dynamite fishing


[8] Nemo! You're wanted a million times!


[9] Alert! Jellyfish ahead!

[diver-hloc]

Don't worry dude..... if this is your 1st try.... already super better than mine Hahaha.... all my 1st time photos are just 'BLUE'..... in difference shades only.

Do like your Jellyfish photo.... does it stings ??

[misterclay]

Originally Posted by diver-hloc Don't worry dude..... if this is your 1st try.... already super better than mine Hahaha.... all my 1st time photos are just 'BLUE'..... in difference shades only. Do like your Jellyfish photo.... does it stings ??

the boatman said it can sting, but not as fatal as with the white jellyfishes... thanks!

[misterclay]

more for this series:

[10] ascending bangkero


[11] sea grass under the rock


[12] restoration of reef, slowly and hopefully - surely!


[13] lonely fish

[diver-hloc]

Did you do any night dive..... I found that during night dive, many good photo could be had. Go for Macro..... more colours.

[misterclay]

Originally Posted by diver-hloc Did you do any night dive..... I found that during night dive, many good photo could be had. Go for Macro..... more colours.

I'll try that once I got strobes thanks!

[diver-hloc]

Originally Posted by misterclay I'll try that once I got strobes thanks!

Hahaha.... dude, you DON'T need a Strobe to do that

Yes, having a Strobe would make it easier.... but your built-in flash will work too. Just switch your G9 to Macro mode.... move closer to the subject and shoot with the flash on. Practical on slow moving stuff like Coral or Nudi 1st...... even for Night Dive.... it will still works, as long as you have enough light for the camera to focus on the subject.... ur own dive light, or a buddy shining the light for you.... you could still take photo at night.

Do try it next time.... cheers

[swishbrade]

Originally Posted by misterclay [8] Nemo! You're wanted a million times!

Great shot. Considering that you didn't use an external strobe!

[antacid]

Originally Posted by diver-hloc Hahaha.... dude, you DON'T need a Strobe to do that Yes, having a Strobe would make it easier.... but your built-in flash will work too. Just switch your G9 to Macro mode.... move closer to the subject and shoot with the flash on. Practical on slow moving stuff like Coral or Nudi 1st...... even for Night Dive.... it will still works, as long as you have enough light for the camera to focus on the subject.... ur own dive light, or a buddy shining the light for you.... you could still take photo at night. Do try it next time.... cheers

uh, the G9 canon housing has a hugeass lens port. if you do macro up close, you're going to get the shadow of the lens port in the photo. sure it's doable, but might be a little tougher than expected.