Well I have high hopes about getting taking dive trips again and getting more photos. So for the mean time, until I can get more photos, I guess now I can start posting more about some of the underwater color correction techniques I’ve been developing.
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November at Catalina
Here are photos from a nice dive on the Mr. C in November. There was not a lot of sun this day, it was mostly drizzly with light winds. The visibility was not too bad but I don’t think I got too many good photos this session.
Leopard Shark August in Catalina
I had to apply numerous adjustment levels to bring around the best second shot, levels, curves, more levels and curves with areas masked out. Lots of masking in the shadow areas so I could push any lighter areas.
Octopus in Shell August in Catalina
Wow! These are photos from some of the best dive conditions I’ve seen. So perfect for natural lighting underwater photography. I really love the picture of the octopus in the sea snail’s shell. This is where color corrections and retouching techniques come in. The Octopus is camouflaged Big!. The photo is as [...]
Bat Ray Dive Day, Catalina
Another great dive day. I got some great photos of Bat Rays, one of my favorite subjects. I also got some great movies.
Lost Gallery! San Clemente Isl 6-15-02
These underwater photos were taken at San Clemente Island… As usual, this gallery is shot all with available light, not strobes or flashes, and just some good old fashioned photoshop to help save the day.
to the home of my underwater scuba photo galleries. Check out my photos and movies and see how and why I use software like Photoshop, Final Cut and Aftereffects to color correct my images and video clips.
