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Welcome to uwphoto.net
Underwater photography is considered an especially challenging area of photography, since it
requires very specialized equipment and techniques to be successful. Despite these challenges,
it offers the possibility of many exciting and rare photographic opportunities.
The primary obstacle faced by underwater photography is the extreme loss of color and contrast when
submerged to any significant depth. The longer wavelengths of sunlight (such as red or orange) are
absorbed quickly by the surrounding water, so even to the naked eye everything appears blue-green in color.
The loss of color not only increases vertically through the water column, but also horizontally, so
subjects further away from the camera will also appear colorless and indistinct. This effect is
true even in apparently clear water, such as that found around tropical coral reefs.
80 percent of Earth's life lives in the ocean. Here you can explore a glimpse of the variety of life from under the sea.
Start your exploration by selecting from one of the
Galleries
and enjoy your underwater explorations with photographs from around the world.
Thanks for visiting!
Jim Christensen
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