Monday, November 19, 2012

The Fascinating World Of Nautical Photography

By Earnestine Raber


The field of nautical photography combines boundless opportunities for combining creative expression with life at sea. Obtaining good quality positive images photography requires the right equipment and a fair amount of training. Having a waterproof camera is, of course, essential. You don't need to go to an expensive photographic school or have a degree. A good photographer can develop expertise by watching hours and hours of training videos.

Whether you are an artistic purist or have an entrepreneurial spirit or the best of both, the opportunities are infinite. A large cruise ship, for example, could keep one or more photographers occupied on a full-time basis. There, you will find hundreds of passengers eager to capture their pleasant memories. This is the very essence of positive photography.

Images taken looking out from the ship are worth capturing. These include passing ships, wildlife, scenery and images of stunning sunsets. You need not confine yourself to cruise ships. Charter fishermen on deep sea boats would love to have a photograph or their day out, especially if they come home with a huge haul. Think about tourist cruises to view dolphins, whales or whatever the local attractions may be.

Literally speaking, the word, 'nautical', refers to navigation, sailors or ships. There is more to nautical photography than wildlife, rocky cliffs and sunsets. The underside of a ship in dry dock provides an interesting perspective, for example, as do creative shots of nautical equipment like sails, masts, rigging lines, propellers, etc.

Local businesses like to decorate their walls with examples of local positive images photography. Try offices, restaurants, beauty parlors, etc. A spectacular shot of the city's skyline from aboard ship, especially at night, can be a spectacular attraction. See if there is a characteristic plant or animal or other local attraction like a rock formation or a place of historical interest.

Turn your work into posters, postcards, place mats, anything that can bear a photographic image. Market your work online. Small businesses are always looking for artwork and images for their websites so here is a chance to sell your images electronically.

Once you have captured your nautical photographs, you can use software or darkroom techniques to enhance or modify the images. Use sepia tones to create a timeless aura to a photograph or play around with colors and special effects. Nautical photography can be an immensely fulfilling way to earn a living, see the world and enjoy the pleasure of being on a boat and communing with nature.




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