Blackwater Photography:experience the mystery of lives
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For the uninitiated, heading out into the open ocean in the dark of night may not be a wise idea.Diving in the open ocean without limits will send chills down the spine of many people.
It’s as if you’re deprived of sight, and all you’re surrounded by is darkness, the sound of breathing, and the helplessness of the cold water biting into your skin.But once you master the skills, the possibilities for exploring the open ocean are endless – Blackwater photography.
Black water diving has reached a fever pitch among underwater photographers around the world.At first, only a few dared venture out into the open ocean at night, but now it’s fast becoming the next big thing in underwater photography.
##What is Blackwater Photography?
Blackwater photography is not your average nighttime dive.The subjects had to be in absolute darkness: diving lines and lights were used to attract plankton and the larval stages (or parts of adults) of various Marine organisms in very deep waters where the seafloor was not visible.
Including jellyfish, sea squirts, comb jellies, and pteropods.And shrimp, octopus, squid…And countless other species.
Since there is a significant increase in the number of plankton and numerous species active in the upper waters at night, this is a great opportunity to photograph these amazing creatures.Blackwater photography brings us clear portraits of these creatures.
In addition to the investigation of the photographer’s technology and mentality, blackwater photography also has very high requirements for the environment: as mentioned above, blackwater photography has very high requirements for the background: pure black is the best, if the weather and other factors caused by the turbidity of the sea will make the photographer this trip to prepare for nothing.
But the high return of the high risk is the most exciting part of this sport, and when you get a good sample, the joy is self-evident.
Larva of an eel
Chascanopsetta prorigera| for animals was clear and reflective, exposed in the post-processing reflective eyes and back to clear the details of the part.
Lamprogrammus| ‘I call this kind of thing “x factor”.Because we all want to see the few animals on the list, but a truly special encounter is unimaginable until it happens.Kona’s Black water is not for target diving or photographing animals.It’s about the diversity of the ocean.Copyright ©2020 Jeff Milisen. All Rights Reserved
Megalocranchia|you never know what can you see when blackwater diving.
Jellyfish hunting for food
Prawn | blackwater image is so attractive, in large part due to focusing on the theme of the unusual.Shrimp is very common, but focusing on tiny details can make a classic.• Photo ©2020 Jeff Milisen. All Rights reserved
‘this is the only time I encountered this kind of alvine bipeds.Its colorful feet first caught my attention, and when I followed it, it opened itself up enough to let me know what I was looking at.
Some subjects are so small that it’s hard to know what they are at first.Take the time to look at your subject, be as sharp as you can, and try to use a higher aperture.In the editing part of the workflow, it’s common to cut down 50-60%, so don’t worry too much about this unless you’re printing a big-character poster.’
–Anilao, Janao Bay, Philippines
Dolphins and other megafauna are not common in the black water.Because they are large, they move fast, and in low light, filming them with a macro lens while diving in black water is a real challenge.
Blackwater Photography:experience the mystery of lives
