Summer Diving and a Wildlife Explosion
Summer is when we can expect a glut of wildlife around the Cornish coast. Everything is bursting with life and it’s a great time to take underwater photos. I’ve been out snorkelling and scuba diving, and seen sharks, jellyfish, and lots of anemones..
Summer Jellyfish
Jellyfish have always been right near the top of my list of creatures to photograph. They are both impressive and mesmerising, marked with incredible colours, ands their mysterious nature makes them even more compelling to photograph - especially because they only visit the Cornish coast for 2-3 months each year.
Cornwall’s Underwater Seasons
In Cornwall and elsewhere in the UK the underwater environment is highly seasonal. Over the course of the year, the abundance of marine life varies and the environment can go from tranquil to stormy, but there’s always a rich variety of marine life to see: from cuttlefish and sharks to sea slugs and anemones.
Taking Split Shots - Tips and Technique
Underwater photography involves many types of images from wide angle to macro, but one of the most compelling can be split shots, or over-under photographs. Here, I outline some tips and techniques to take splitshots with a variety of camera equipment and when snorkelling, in rock pools or tidal pools, or at the end of a dive.
DiveVolk Housing & Using Smartphones Underwater
Underwater photography using smartphones such as iPhones is an accessible way to get into underwater imaging and film making, including for diving, snorkelling, or even in rock pools. Underwater housing and lenses such as from DiveVolk enable control over both photographs and video using the touchscreen through various apps.
Flowers of the ocean
Sea anemones, often called flowers of the ocean, are spectacularly colourful and diverse in coloration. Yet why they have such striking appearance is still largely unknown. They are a wonderful subject for underwater photography and those interested in wildlife and natural history.