Resources

The Accidental Photographer

Joanna — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:01:07 -0700

I never should have borrowed the camera...!

A guest photo tip column by Josef Litt

I had never wanted to be an underwater photographer, until my buddy bought an underwater housing for his digital compact camera.

Off the Beaten Path

Joanna — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:28:07 -0700

Ah, the new year. A time to contemplate how we navigated 2009, and what we learned from it. Hopefully, we will now use these lessons to help map out our plans for 2010 and beyond. As with life in general, one can apply these lessons in our hobbies—even photography.

A Look Back: The Beauty of Film

Joanna — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:05:35 -0600

In previous columns, we discussed some basic techniques used in creating vibrant and memorable underwater photographs, as well as dive photography safety, etiquette, travel tips, other tidbits related to shooting underwater. Now, it seems natural to show some favorite images from my library, along with the stories behind the shots and some technical information about how I captured them. The four images displayed this month were all shot on slide film in the early 2000's, before digital camera technology became so affordable and qualitatively competitive with film cameras.

Coral Reef Photo Resources

Julie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:09:03 -0600

Coral reefs are one of nature's most precious and beautiful ecosystems. At CORAL, we want to share that beauty with the world through our photography resources. Click on one of the links below to view and download images from our photobank, get tips on underwater photography, enter the CORAL E-Current Photo Contest, or download coral reef desktop wallpaper.

JAWS Caught on Camera: How to Shoot Sharks

Julie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:16:38 -0600

Diving with sharks is like hiking in grizzly bear country or watching lions on safari. People are fascinated with sharks, and there's a visceral reaction to finding yourself in the domain of an apex predator (like the shark on the right that I photographed in Fiji).

It's a Wonderful, Wide World

Julie — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:45:09 -0700

Since I discussed underwater macro photography in the last column (see Get Up Close and Personal), this month I want to examine more thoroughly the other main category of underwater shooting: wide-angle image making.

Underwater Photography Tips by Jeff Yonover

Julie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:17:44 -0600

In this new series of informative columns, professional photographer Jeff Yonover discusses the joys and challenges of capturing the mysterious underwater world on camera. His bimonthly column features tips on getting started for beginning photographers, as well as ways to improve your shots for more experienced underwater shutter bugs. Each column is accented with Jeff's beautiful photographs, taken in the marine protected areas around the world in which CORAL works.

The Lighting Blues

Julie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:20:14 -0600

You've honed your diving skills, you've memorized your camera's instruction booklet, and you're about to jump into sixty feet of 80-degree water. Now is when you should tell your dive buddy that she's on her own because you're diving with a camera—and that means you won't notice her low-on-air sign unless she happens to be gesturing in front of mating whale sharks. Seriously, underwater shooting can be all-consuming, so remember to keep a frequent eye on your gauges—and your buddy—in between shots.

It's Not About the Camera

Julie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:46:35 -0600

Hard and Soft Corals, Raja Ampat (Indonesia) by Jeff Yonover

How Biodegradable Is Your Trash?

Julie — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:15:59 -0600

The following chart outlines the estimated amount of time it takes these everyday household items to decompose when they are exposed to light and air.*