I used a Canon AW-PS200 underwater housing to get this picture. The water was freezing cold so I was only able to get 2 shots before my body was completely numb. I had hoped this shot would come out better but wasn’t about to jump back in for retakes! I played around with the brightness and levels in PS to give it some more grain in an attempt to make the picture more dramatic and converted to B&W using PS.
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um wow... I might be the only one that sees the art in this (grainyness, framing, black and white) but my opinion should be held as very vaild in the "real" artistic community.... AMAZING JOB... 10
I guess it isn't winter there right? So you must be in the southern hemisphere! Great photo you took, the composition is spot on, and the challenge you met as well. I love the texture of the water.
great composition. nice use of B&W to bring out the dramatic effect of the image. Excellent tension inthe hand. I like the framing too. Lighting from the back is an excellent choice. 7
This is one of my favorites. Very simple, and yet, effective. Good choice to go b&w, I like the lighting except maybe that small dark spot in the foreground in the water.
Wonderful shot! The noise really gives a strong emotional impression to me, and the starkness of the water against the black of the hand creates a lasting image in my mind. The only thing that bothers me is the arm visible underneath the water. It ruins the impression of the "last grasp" before the subject sinks beneath the waves... still 9 for a striking image.
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