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FollowA female Tiger Shark does a water ballet twist as she passes by the divers. The hand on the shark is the hand of the dive master. She is calmly redirecting the ...
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A female Tiger Shark does a water ballet twist as she passes by the divers. The hand on the shark is the hand of the dive master. She is calmly redirecting the shark away from the divers to keep the shark and divers safe.
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Location
This photo was taken at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. This area is protected by the Bahamian government to help protect the Tiger Sharks.Time
Mid afternoonLighting
Natural sunlight at about 25 feet underwaterEquipment
Canon 7d ii Ikelight housing Tokina 10-17mmInspiration
Sharks are my inspiration. I love the animals and it is my goal to help conservation efforts through my photography and educating the pubic on sharks! Save the sharks!Editing
Yes. Lightroom is my choice for post production. I adjusted white balance saturation and worked to emphasize the shark through adjustments in white, black, and shadows.In my camera bag
My go to for underwater shots is my 7d ii and tokina 10-17Feedback
Get scuba certified and find a good housing for your camera. Make sure you test your gear before getting in the water!!!!! Flooded housings are expensive and will ruin your trip in a matter of seconds. Keep shooting and keep striving for that perfect shot!