bear35 11 Posted April 3, 2013 Hi, I have just booked a trip to the Bahamas with Jim Abernethy, I am after some advice on if it is shallow enough at Tiger beach to take pictures with a red filter rather than strobes??? I am thinking about the recycle time of the strobes as it would be nice to have the option to take pictures quickly. Any advice on this topic or advice and tips for this trip in general would be fantastic. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdpriest 115 Posted April 3, 2013 The surface is too near: you will get too much red in the diffracted sunlight... ... but it's almost shallow enough to do ambient light without a filter, or use low-power on strobes to put colour onto the sharks, which will be really close at Tiger Beach. A red filter might work at the slightly deeper reef sites, but you need a shutter speed sufficient to freeze the sharks. The hard part is having eyes in the back of your head: you need a sixth sense - shark-awareness! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear35 11 Posted April 3, 2013 Hi Tim, Thanks for your reply, its funny you should answer the question for me as it was you that got me interested in this trip.... Sudan last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdpriest 115 Posted April 18, 2013 It's not that funny: I'm joining the competitors on Dolphin Dream next week... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdpriest 115 Posted August 8, 2013 ... its funny you should answer the question for me as it was you that got me interested in this trip... How did you get on? I managed this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/timsdiving/sets/72157634158883284/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nortoda1 13 Posted November 5, 2013 Hi Tdpriest What lense(s) did you use on that trip? 16-35mm? cheers Darragh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwtony 0 Posted November 20, 2013 Wow, those photos look amazing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdpriest 115 Posted November 21, 2013 What lens(es) did you use on that trip? 16-35mm? Mostly a Sigma 15mm, but, yes, a 16-35mm too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevster 6 Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Great photos. I am heading out on the Shearwater on Monday. Weather forecast is not great, 20-30 mph winds. How much shelter is there out near Tiger beach? I am expecting a rough crossing but hoping once we get to the Bahamas there will be shelter from swell/winds. Edited November 21, 2013 by Kevster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcclink 8 Posted November 21, 2013 Tiger Beach is a shallow plateau away from the islands. The leeward side can offer some shelter but it's not like being close to shore. If it's too rough Jim will find a good place to hide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdpriest 115 Posted November 21, 2013 If it's too rough Jim will find a good place to hide. Too rough is when the 'fridge won't stay shut but no-one falls over because there's no space... ... but who needs luxury, anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
