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It's quite a challenge to get split shots of the impressive Black-browed Albatross!
The Gardens, Bay of Fires, Tasmania. ...
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It's quite a challenge to get split shots of the impressive Black-browed Albatross!
The Gardens, Bay of Fires, Tasmania.
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The Gardens, Bay of Fires, Tasmania.
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Location
I took this photo about a kilometer offshore from The Gardens, in the Bay of Fires, Tasmania.Time
It was around 9:30 in the morning in the middle of winter! Quite chilly.Lighting
I only used natural light in this image. The sky was pretty clear and the sun was up high enough to throw some light onto his feet.Equipment
This was shot on a Canon G7X mark ii in a Meikon housing. The glass port is quite small on these housings so it can be a challenge to get an even split shot.Inspiration
I have been working on getting a full set of Albatross split shots. The plan is to get a shot of all the Albatross species that visit Tasmania. It could take a while!Editing
This shot didn't require much post processing. I slightly over exposed the image to get enough detail beneath the water but in doing so the highlights on the bird blew out quite a bit. So I have slightly lifted the shadows beneath the water, and brought the highlights right down above the water. I added some contrast and a little vibrance and slightly cropped out some of the sky for an even composition.In my camera bag
Canon G7x mark ii and a Canon G16. Meikon housings and a itorch pro6+ video light for scuba diving.Feedback
The main thing is to get the subject comfortable in your presence so they allow you to get close enough. This takes time, patience, and a whole lot of good fortune.
