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Underwater Photography – Notes From January 31, 2018

Underwater photography – Notes from January 31, 2018

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Ever wonder what’s beneath the water line in the Great Lakes? Are you curious about taking your camera underwater?
Local amateur photographer Joanna Suan shared a few of her images from warm, cold, fresh, and salt water locations.

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Meeting Minutes

January 31, 2018
Attendance: 29

Speakers:

1) Joanna Suan – Underwater photography

Joanna shared a few of her images from warm, cold, fresh, and salt water locations. Her presentation covered some of the aspects specific to underwater photography:

– Challenges Not enough light as you go deeper, hence a lack of visibility
– Cold temperature and strong currents
– Air supply
– Decompression time
– Wildlife unexpected behaviour
– Equipment Camera gear
– Diving gear
– Raining gear
– Portable sunlight
– Electronics (computer, etc.)
– Photography Wide angle
– Under water level split-shot
– Boat wrecks

Joanna also touched on the need for good scuba diving skills and ocean awareness (respect of water environment).

Related Websites: www.niagaradivers.com

www.scatteeredphoton.com

2) Anna Fragapane – General Announcements

Anna shared 2 housekeeping items with the group:

  • 2017 financial statement (including Room Rental decisions)
  • Results of the survey conducted in the Fall (copy was sent via e-mail to all members)

3) Wayne Mullins – Historical Society Opportunity

Wayne presented the group with an opportunity to capture images of Grimsby on an on-going basis. Pictures would become part of the Historical Society collection, with credit being given to each photographer.

4) Paul Jackson – A taste of South Africa

Paul shared his experience and photos from his recent trip to South Africa, focussing on wildlife and nature, giving the group a real taste of the beautiful region he covered. Paul also touched on safety when travelling in a wildlife habitat.

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