Is underwater photography difficult? Actually, no—at least, not to any significant degree when compared with any other discipline of photography. Each single stage of creating an underwater photograph, if seen in isolation from the rest, is not so tricky. It is the sum of all its parts, as well as mastering the whole, which can appear confusing at times.
We asked our contributors to share their favorite underwater photos showing the transparent and translucent qualities of underwater creatures, and they came back with a range of macro and wide-angle shots featuring a variety of marine life.
Boasting numerous design enhancements over the original acclaimed SportDiver model, the Ultra version offers universal compatibility with virtually all smartphones, including iPhones 8 and later models, as well as larger Android devices like the Samsung Galaxy Ultra series.
Engineered with an unwavering commitment to excellence, the SportDiver Ultra allows divers and snorkelers to capture stunning photos and videos with their smartphones down to depths of 130 feet (40 meters).
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The SeaLife SportDiver Ultra is a compact and lightweight underwater housing designed for smartphones, enabling divers to capture photos and videos down to depths of 40 metres (130 feet).
The Nitecore NL1840HP is a high-performance 4000mAh rechargeable button-top battery that is designed to be used in high-drain devices, such as underwater flash units.
A true all-in-one unit, this 2500-lumen video light features a high-quality100-lumen COB LED style array and is compact at 120mm long. It also has a 100 lumen red beam and an 18W deep UV beam for fluorescence.
The Backscatter Hybrid Flash HF1 is the “most powerful strobe and video light combination ever created,” according to the manufacturer, and includes a 1,500-lumen spot light and a red light mode.
SeaLife, the leading maker of underwater imaging gear, has introduced a new Wide Angle Dome Lens for their popular SportDiver underwater smartphone housing that increases the phone’s camera lens field-of view by 40% and allows photographers to get closer to the subject while fitting everything into the image frame.
The 0.71x dome lens requires no skill, training, or adjustment; simply mount it and shoot. Split shots that split the topside view with the undersea view are especially easy. There’s a safety lanyard included to keep the lens with the housing should it get bumped off.
