DIVE LOG AUSTRALASIA ISSUE 413 AUGUST 25

You can always get better with your arsenal of personal skills by reading, careful self-analysis and striving to improve. There is nothing wrong with being a Wannabe! In fact, it is the all important step one! You start with a desire; next you can set about developing a step-by-step plan so that you can make the best progress and get better photos. The Try Hard Then, the all-important mindset of Dogged determination, dedication, self discipline, rigorous methodical habits, routine, never giving up, trying to do your best, developing good habits and routines. These are all traits of incipient madness. As they say, there is a fine line between madness and success. Then, we head to Strive to improve. As the great Aussie Outback guru, Maha Roo Arna says, “Make an effort, Grasshopper and the rewards will come.” You need to take the sacred path of the ‘Try hard’!

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Seeing the light It is all about seeing the light and trying to capture it on film. Professional photographers have trained themselves to do this. After some years, it begins to become more natural to you. Experience is a valuable teacher. A good thought is “ How can I capture the scene before me?” What settings can I use to capture the best photo? Is there a ‘best angle?

Before taking diver shots, take test shots to get the background ambient light setting correct.

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