http://www.liquidlense.co.uk Underwater Digital Imaging Specialists Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:04:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Taking good care of your underwater equipment is essential to avoid those dreaded leaks and to ensure your system lasts you a long time. Many people have had their cameras ruined through not knowing how to look after or properly set up their equipment. So what can you do to prevent the untimely demise of your underwater system?]]> http://www.liquidlense.co.uk/latest-news/caring-for-your-underwater-system Nudibranches (sea slugs) are wonderful little critters with amazingly bright colours and intricate details. Due to their tiny size, they can be tricky little subjects to photograph, but getting it right can produce beautiful results.]]> http://www.liquidlense.co.uk/latest-news/how-to-shoot-nudibranches Black backgrounds can really help to isolate and make your subject jump out of the picture. But how do you get the effect without diving in the dark? ]]> http://www.liquidlense.co.uk/latest-news/how-to-get-black-backgrounds Good composition is a very important aspect of any picture, but once you have the basics down, where do you go from there? Here are a few different techniques you can try to give your pictures a more dramatic or professional feel. ]]> http://www.liquidlense.co.uk/latest-news/advanced-composition-techniques Liquid Lense would like to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Michael Etter, our most recent Go Photo Course student, who captured some sunning underwater images in just one day! During the course Mike learned about the basics of white balance and flash photography, we focused on composition, macro shots and silhouettes shots. Mike mastered all aspects instantly and was a truly excellent student.]]> http://www.liquidlense.co.uk/latest-news/well-done-mike A collection of underwater images featuring patterns and textures observed in the underwater world. All hard and soft coral images featured in this gallery have been captured at the dive sites around Ko Lanta.]]> http://www.liquidlense.co.uk/latest-news/patterns-textures-gallery Underwater photography is considered to be one of the most challenging areas of photography and because of this, competition between photographers can be fierce. With the digital revolution making it easier to take a camera underwater, and with so many fascinating things to photograph, more and more divers are choosing to dive with cameras. This doesn't mean everyone wants to enter competitions, but if you are anything like us at Liquid Lense and are pretty much addicted to photography and trying to be as good as you can be, then maybe you want to give some competitions a go.]]> http://www.liquidlense.co.uk/latest-news/underwater-photography-competitions-give-them-a-go How many times have you taken pictures underwater, thinking that the results are going to be amazing, only to be disappointed when reviewing them at the end of the day? Its a common problem. This is because compared to land photography, underwater photography is a whole different kettle of fish. ]]> http://www.liquidlense.co.uk/latest-news/free-tips-fact-sheet-with-every-camera-rental The diving around Ko Lanta is consistently beautiful all year round with 30 degree water and an abundance of marine life. However, due to the proximity of the dive sites, in the months between May and October, a lot can depend on the weather. Ko Lanta has 2 main seasons, high season when the weather is hot and dry and when most of the visitors come to the island, and low season when the weather is hot and wet and the island tends to be quieter. ]]> http://www.liquidlense.co.uk/latest-news/when-is-the-best-time-for-underwater-photography-around-ko-lanta Liquid Lense has renewed and improved our Go Photo Course for this coming season! The Go Photo Course is a 1-day introductory course designed to help you get the most out of an underwater camera without taking too much time out of your diving holiday in Ko Lanta. The Go Photo Course is designed for divers looking to get a quick introduction into underwater photography and those looking to capture some underwater holiday memories to take home and enjoy. You’ll be amazed at how much you can learn in just 1 day!]]> http://www.liquidlense.co.uk/latest-news/go-photo-course-new-and-improved