Let's See What's Under the Sea

     Deep seas filled with colorful always wondering about giving the world's marines a life all its own. Clownfish, pufferfish, mantarays, and sharks, all of the magnificent creatures live in the down under, yet without a doubt their images can be found at the touch of a mouse. How, why underwater photography of course.
     Beautiful shots of animals such as the blue whale and dolphins would be  impossible had it not been for the invention of underwater photography. Underwater photography takes much skill and patience, many people become discouraged and quit because they feel as though all of their images come out blue. While shooting images underwater it is important to always used forced flash instead of auto or else their is a high chance the picture will only appear blue. Underwater photograpghy is one of the relatively newer forms of photography so their are still developments going on as is for all other types. A common conception for shooting underwater is that it is best to get as close to the object being shot as possible while at eyelevel and not zooming in because the quality of the photo will waver greatly. Photographers should not become upset or discouraged if their pictures have backscatter, because without shooting in extremely clear water it is hard to avoid. Also, to achieve the best shot possible the photographer should first evaluate which shot they are going for; is it a close up to focus on the vivid colors of a single fish or would it be a scenic shot being used to capture all of the intricate beauties of an entire coral reef. Not only is underwater photography used for marine shots but the United States military, as well as fashion photographers have become increasingly more interested.  

     Photography is a beautiful art form that can often be overlooked; it surrounds us in everyday life so much yet we rarely stop to appreciate it. With photograghy we have been able to view historical ship wrecks like the Titanic, discover unknown marine life as well as appreciate it more, and even the military has been able to use it to defend themselves against their enemies. Undewater is down right fascinating and everyone should try it, or at least take a moment out to realize the time and thought put into the image. What really is in the deep, down under? Your picture could be the answer.

Hey! Where'd That Flash Come From?

      The importance of having a face remembered has withstood the sands of time nearly forever. Anyone can read something written by a name of someone long since passed but to be able to put a face with that name makes it all the more intimate. Through centuries it was thought the only way one's face could be remembered was through a portrait, but whose to say the artist didn't alter the image any for the better or fault of their client. With one simple flash of a camera all that is, will be seen and  the onlookers eyes are to be the judge.

• 1837 Louis Daquerre using his own photography method the "daquerreotype" was able to develop the 1st fixed photograph that didn't fade and only needed 30 minutes of light exposure
• 1840 the first American patent on photography by Alexander Walcott for his camera
• 1843 The first advertisement with a photograph was made
• 1851 Fredrick Scott Archer developed the Collodion Method- now pictures only needed a few seconds of light exposure
• 1865 Photos and their negatives were added to copyrights under patent
• 1884 George Eastman invented the first paper based film
• 1888 Kodak roll film camera is patented
• 1963 Polariod develops instant color film
• 1978 first point-and-shoot camera with autofocus
• 1980 Sony releases the first digital camcorder
• 1984 Canon develops the first digital electronic still camera
• 1990 Kodak announces a photo CD (memory card) can be used to store digital images

 

      Once again what is a name without a face to put it to? Photography has come a long way from old-fashioned portaits. The ability to capture an image forever can be seen as a blessing or a curse. Embarrassing school photos through the first kiss captured of a newly wed couple, they are all moments to be cherished. The next time one is looking at a photograph they should think of all time and sweat put into developing what the camera is today. 100 years from now people may not know what you did or how your life had an impact on history, but the one thing that's for certain is your pictures will still be around.