Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

I have a Canon Powershot D10 for underwater photography. I found it is hard to keep still while snorkling. These are a couple of shots I took in the Bahamas.

School of Spanish Grunt

Murex Loc: Bainbridge, Georgia

Thank you for #2. Seeing the fellow pick up a queen conch and seeing it's habitat made my heart sing. I have been a lover of marine shells since 1964. This is the first time I have seen a shell in the UHH underwater photography section.

krashzmom Loc: Columbia, SC

That's the same camera I have for underwater and it's a great snorkeling camera IMHO. It'll be hard to keep any of them still, I think. I've had 2 cybershots with casings and the D10 was better for me because of the large LED display and not having to have a housing. That said, those are good shots. I want to go to the Bahamas soon, I hope.

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

Thanks. I'll keep trying. I have a trip to Bermuda next spring.

krashzmom Loc: Columbia, SC

Let us hear about that. I've been undecided about Bermuda, especially the snorkeling.

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

I'll let you know! Gotta do some research before I go.

George H Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Susan,
There are some very nice shallow reefs in Bermuda especially near the large hotels. From what I remember there are no restrictions anywhere on the island about snorkeling on any property. Been far too long since I was there so check.

George

krashzmom Loc: Columbia, SC

Thanks George. I won't be going for a while because the next quick trip will either be the Bahamas or Bonaire. My brother went but he doesn't snorkel but said the island was nice. Since the Grandson got here (8 weeks old Fri) it seems like my trips are going to be limited for a while. I have gotten into my cardinals and hummingbirds though. I think I'm getting better. Would love some critiquing on that. Hope you're still doing well.

Lenf Loc: Strasburg,PA

The cannon d-10 is a great camera, you did not mention what uw case you have, but with the beautiful clear waters of the Bahamas ,Bermuda you do not need a strobe or extra lighting. Enjoy snorkeling , consider diving , it's gets better. I have a trip to Bonaire in Jan . Thanks for the photos and keep shooting those UW photo's

krashzmom Loc: Columbia, SC

Actually I got the D-10 because you didn't have to have an underwater housing. I love it. That's why I got it because I have vision problems and it has a large LED screen and I didn't have to look through so many things (mask, casing, and camera) to see u/w. I guess you'd call u/w visually challenged to be politically correct. :roll: :lol:

whitewolfowner

Here's a few tips for staying steady when taking a photograph while snorkeling. First problem, I'm sure you encounter is staying where you are in the water; you'll either fighting to stay down, or you are sinking. From the surface, fill your lungs and dive down. You can control your elevation y the amount of air in your lungs. If you are sinking, you need to have more air in your lungs, so resurface and try again. If you are fighting to stay down, let air out of your lungs and you will find your buoyancy stage. With practice you will what you need in your lungs at your given depth. Once you have achieved this, relax, move slowly and squeeze the shutter slowly. If course, a much easier way to photograph under water is to learn to scuba dive; then you will ave all the training need to stay at a level using your BC (buoyancy compensator). You can even take a mini course on underwater photography if you desire.