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BDPhotographs
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Добавлен 15 мар 2019
I am a travel and nature photographer based in New York City. My images have been featured internationally in a variety of publications, websites, and social media accounts including National Geographic, Canon, the World Wildlife Fund, and many others. Connect with me here, through my website, or on Instagram, links below. Thanks for stopping by!
Underwater Photography Basics Part 2
We return to the ocean today to pick up where we left off after Underwater Photography Basics. (You can see that video here: ruclips.net/video/9VdBfwE9_bI/видео.html) In Part 2, we’ll get up close with the largest fish in the ocean - the mighty whale shark - and see more magnificent creatures large and small. We’ll see the difference between wide-angle and macro photography, and learn the best way to position strobes to get clean images. We’ll also touch on some composition techniques to create spectacular photos.
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Crocodile Photo Adventure!
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
In the second Extreme Snorkel Series video, we turn up the heat and get into the water with the American Crocodile! We’ll travel to a remote atoll off the Yucatan peninsula and spend three days living in a stilt house with no electricity or running water. Dozens of hungry crocs live in the surrounding mangroves and we’ll get within inches of those famous teeth. Join me in this thrilling adventu...
Dolphin Photography
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.2 года назад
Part of the Extreme Snorkel Series, in this video we leave our scuba tanks behind as we encounter and photograph Atlantic Spotted Dolphins in the warm turquoise waters of the Bahamas. We'll attempt to get several types of images, from portraits to action shots, all while trying to keep up with these playful and intelligent creatures in their natural environment. #underwater #photography #underw...
Photos in the Graveyard of the Atlantic: Nazi U-boats! Sharks! Wrecks!
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.3 года назад
We’re going back into the water in the latest episode, this time to explore what lurks deep in the ‘Graveyard of the Atlantic’ off the coast of North Carolina. We’ll photograph a true ghost of war: one of Hitler’s infamous U-boats that went down with over a dozen men still inside. We’ll also have close encounters with the sharks that patrol these shipwrecks and we’ll bring home some of their fa...
Underwater Photography Basics: Mantas, Sharks, Turtles, and Shipwrecks!
Просмотров 39 тыс.4 года назад
We go back into the water to photograph giant mantas, big sharks, friendly turtles, and haunting shipwrecks. In this video we’ll learn the basics of underwater photography: how light behaves underwater, how to get close to animals, and when we should (and should not) use strobes (flash) for better images. Unlike wildlife photography on land, we’ll be incredibly close to the animals sometimes in...
Up CLOSE with POLAR BEARS!
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.4 года назад
Join me in the northern latitudes as we observe and photograph polar bears in the wild. We’ll look at some basic wildlife tip and techniques while learning a bit about polar bear behavior and how to manage our gear in freezing temperatures. Footage shot on location in Churchill, Canada. For more polar bear images visit www.bdphotographs.com Follow me on Instagram: bo.dabi #wildli...
Haunting Photography in Abandoned Places
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 года назад
Explore different ways to make haunting images in this episode. We’ll visit an abandoned theater, forgotten railroads, creepy cemeteries, and even photograph Stephen King’s house. We’ll take long exposures in near darkness, apply creative techniques, and just have a wickedly good time. #urbex #photography #halloween #urbanexploration Follow me on Instagram: bo.dabi My website: ww...
The AMAZING Milky Way
Просмотров 5045 лет назад
This episode is jam-packed with tips to locate, observe, and photograph the Milky Way without being overly technical. Go behind the scenes in the California desert to photograph this brilliant spectacle. See what the Milky Way REALLY looks like. Whether you want to capture a killer photo or simply add greater enjoyment to your next camping trip, you’ll find this video useful. More information a...
When a Shark Bites Your Camera and other Photo Ops
Просмотров 6 тыс.5 лет назад
See what it’s like to be in the water cage-free with large sharks - and learn the basics about how to photograph them - behind the scenes of a photo expedition to Tiger Beach. My base settings for shark photography are f/11, 1/160 shutter, ISO 100, Strobes 1/4 power, auto white balance, and one-shot auto-focus - adjustments as needed for the scene. Follow me on Instagram: bo.dabi...
WOW! your videos are amazing. thanks for all the tips
Great video. I would love to see what advice you have on editing underwater photos, particularly with regard to back scatter and focus/sharpness.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! We live in an AMAZING WORLD!
Thank you. Very informative and easy to understand. One of the best videos out there! Appreciate the effort making it !
Hello sir
i am a scuba diver i want a job in under water
Really appreciated your points about respecting the animals
Your work simply fascinates me, a pleasant surprise to come upon your channel.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad you found it interesting!
Fascinating, simply FASCINATING. Thank you for your work. I was really surprised how calm the shark seemed. A lot of times we are fed bad things and tend to believe them. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching. I try to present the shark encounters as they really are, no hype.
Hi! Im looking to do my divemaster soon, to get more experience diving and taking underwater video, maybe you have a tip where i can do it relatively affordable without sacrificing training quality?
Thanks for your question: I’m not sure where you’re based so difficult to answer… Training in the US tends to be more expensive than in Mexico or the Caribbean. Check with your preferred certification agency (PADI, SSI, NAUI, etc). Also, Divemaster is a professional certification and is often a step toward becoming a diving instructor. However, it is not necessary for underwater photography - diving experience is much more relevant than training credentials. Good luck to you!
Thanks for your reply, im actually based in Germany, but id love to go to a spanish speaking country preferably in the caribbean, i was thinking about utila, do you have a recommendation? Im a bit hesitant toward the big dive centers there, because im afraid they teach for volume rather than quality
02:30 just subscribed for this... Bored of the clickbait tendency and shark bad propaganda
I appreciate it! I do my best to be honest about what these encounters are really like
Great video Bob. It was a learning curve watching the same. I am travelling to Churchill this November and need some tips on the camera handling techniques. We will be doing a same trip moving around in a bus and not a buggy and if safe get down on the ground. This means quite often you will move in and out of the warm bus to the outside cold and back. Appreciate some tips if possible. Tks
The key thing is to be ready for extreme weather and cold. Definitely listen to your guides - they know the area and the animals the best. There are advantages to having two cameras: a hand-held setup as well as a tripod setup. Backup batteries too and keep them warm. Enjoy your trip!
Why does commercial diving is more money ??
I don’t know if I understand the question - are you asking why commercial diving costs more? If so, the training and equipment is far greater than what is needed for recreational diving.
You demonstrate the use of the tilt-shift lens (2:32), but the resulting image looks unnatural. The building looks like it's getting wider with height. Converging verticals is a natural component of perspective. Of course, some lenses exaggerate the convergence, but no lens should completely eliminate it.
I want to try this.....can i get that?
In your honest opinion is this actually a good career path to choose? I have felt lost for so long but i just have a love for water and marine life. (good meaning being able to make a living)
Very few people on Earth make a full time career in underwater photography. But the passion and excitement are more motivating than the money for most who do it professionally or semi-professionally.
@@BDPhotographs I agree with the passion over money. I would rather be homeless on the ocean enjoying life than being stuck doing anything else.
I’m the same way. I’m only 23 and I feel like I have to find something quick and something that I enjoy. However idk what I have a passion for but when it comes to the ocean I want to go swim with sea animals. I had an interest in shark biology for awhile but once I saw how many people were in a line for that I lost the desire for it
Excellent video and superb photos. Thanks!
Thanks, glad you like!
Beautiful
Just came across your video and glad I did. Planning a trip in November to Churchill and wondering whether you can give me some advice on any extra things I need to take to photograph in the cold. Other than the tips you have provided. Clothing / protection and also did you over exposed the shots? If so by how much? Thanks again and it was a great one.
Hand and toe warmers! A good microfiber cloth for wiping down the lens if you get snow or if it fogs. I always bring a second camera body on trips as a backup. I did overexpose by about +1 or more when it was overcast and there was snow on the ground. Have a great trip!
@@BDPhotographs thanks
Hey ! I want to start animal photography and stumbled on your channel, really love the content ! Your videos are really inspiring and I love that you put your fails too
Thank you! No one gets a perfect shot every time; always important to learn from mistakes and improve!
Excellent video, amazing pictures. Love the hammerhead close up and the final b&w. Since you mentioned changing sd and batteries during the surface time, how do you do that without fogging the housing? Do you use an expensive aluminium housing, or do you use anti-fog inserts?
Very good question: I try to swap when out of the A/C and also give the housing an opportunity to adjust to the outdoor temperature and humidity. I just use a small moisture absorbing packet near the lens port.
Great video! Im considering buying a SeaFrogs housing for my A7c. Is it a good buy? What wideangle lens and strobes will you recommend? Thanks.
Nice - I’ve never used SeaFrogs in person so I can’t comment on the brand. I’d recommend a 16-35mm wide angle for general purpose underwater photo and video. Strobes depends on what’s compatible with your housing. Good luck!
Hey. Discovered your channel just now. Great videos. Thanks.
Thanks, and welcome!
Nice video!! I study marine biology and I want to start making beautiful videos of sharks (because they are beautiful). Do you have any tips on cameras and what kind of people I should contact that might take me out to dive/photograph sharks?
Sure - actually depends more on your diving skills than your photo skills -- the more experienced you are in the water will give you best results. You can always start with a Paralenz or a GoPro and work up from there. There are many good shark diving tours - depends where you want to go and what kind of sharks you want to see. Feel free to message me through my website if you want more specifics. www.bdphotographs.com/about
Really impressive stuff. I learned a lot by watching.
"Stay calm." And here I am, stressed in my living room in Canada.
Don’t make the water brown, am I right?
Great tips, great shots. Thanks.
What a quality of your videos!
Not sure if you're likely to reply to this as it's an older video but would you have any recommendations for cameras for someone starting out? Was looking at gopros which seem useful but not sure about the image quality
GoPros are great for video (a lot of the footage in this video is GoPro) but not so effective for still images. So it depends what you want to do. Also factor in where you are with diving - new, intermediate, experienced, etc. If you think you’re ready for a compact camera and an underwater housing, I know some people who love the Sony RX100. Check out this article: www.uwphotographyguide.com/digital-underwater-cameras
@@BDPhotographsThanks so much for the help! Confirmed a lot of what I read, think I'm going to pick up a Olympus TG6 Tough for going diving in Portugal and Spain, really excited about it. Thanks again for the help!
Thanks for the video! What strobes are you using? Do you recommend using AOI Underwater Ultra Compact Strobe Q1 or INON Z-330 Type II Strobe ?
I use Ikelite DS-161 strobes - very heavy but reliable and strong-performing. My next set will something more compact. I have never used the AOI but have friends who swear by the INONs… of course there’s a big price difference to consider, so depends on your needs.Thanks for watching!
Great video! Thank you! P.S: We say Père la ChaiZZ (the S is prounounced like a Z in this case)
Cool videos. 👏
Beautiful images and video. I just returned from Tiger Beach and although I have some pretty decent material, I'm ready to upgrade. I'm shooting stills with a Cannon S110 however the housing flooded this trip so we're moving on. It takes a surprisingly good image for a $100 point & shoot. Someone recommended I upgrade to the Cannon G7 X Mark III as a nice upgrade while still staying in the point & shoot category. I shoot video with a GoPro 8. After running it through Dive+, I'm reasonably pleased but then I clearly see the difference with your content here. I'm willing to spend up to $3k. What do you suggest?
Glad you went to the best shark diving spot on earth and I hope you enjoyed the trip! The challenge with underwater gear is that there is very little middle ground - you’re either spending $1K-2K or more than $10K because the housings and strobes cost as much (if not more) than the cameras and lenses. Ikelite makes the most affordable housings. I don’t have much experience with point and shoot but I know a few divers who love the Sony RX100 especially for video but also for the stills.
A true ghost of war. Nice.
I am mohit from india
Hello sir
Awesome... We are going to Maldives on November... anxious to photograph there...
Very good video!
@6:33 Eureka Green House.
Currently moving up the ladder in Scuba Diving. Taking a diploma in biochemistry to get into an marine biology degree. Will need to do a photography course too. Increment progress to become a marine biologist and underwater photographer. Can’t think of anything else I’d want to pursue 😍
Sounds like a great plan. Good luck!
Same
What a awesome video, the quality is superb. Question: I’m starting with scuba diving, I’m taking my certificate and after a while I will start UW Photography, I already have a Sony a6000 with a couple lenses and my goal is to shoot still pictures with it while I record a video with a GoPro, do you think for a beginner like me would be enough? It will be a hobby for the weekends here in South Florida. Thanks buddy.
Thanks for watching and awesome that you’re getting certified. The tricky part with gear is that underwater housings generally are specific to the camera body and they are expensive. If you buy a housing for the A6000 it may not be compatible if you choose to upgrade your camera in a year or two. So I would say determine which camera body you’re going to commit to because once you buy a housing you’re going to be with it for a while. GoPros are great for video - I use them a lot. Good luck!
i am a scuba diver i want a job in under water
Nice work I like the idea of your channel
Thanks!
I'm interested in possibly pursuing this endeavor for I have signed up with scuba splashed out of Pittsburgh. I'm currently a steelworker near Pittsburgh
Terrific. Good luck!
What a video, this is superb. Thanks a lot
Brilliant content
Thank you!
This video kicked ass! Excellent!! Great great job!...Keep it up this channel has so much potential...
Thank you for the support!
Nice! My current obsession is abandoned places. Loved your ghost in the cemetery photo. It's amazing to see the original bright photo.
Thanks for watching! Yes, midday photos are hard to work with but with some effort can become moonlit scenes too.
helpful
is this wreck at 2.20 the „Kitty Wake“ at Grand Cayman?
That's right :)
@@BDPhotographs we travel a lot to the caymans and did lots of dives there.