The Art of the Underwater Selfie

CREDITS | By Ivana Orlovic Kranjc | ivana.photography | Alert Diver Magazine
I think photography is the most powerful way to promote the amazing underwater
world to nondivers. I started taking underwater selfies to clearly demonstrate the
sizes and colors of my photographic subjects. Selfies are incredibly popular on land
but a challenge to do well underwater because of the ocean’s natural swell, movement
of the subject and difficulty achieving proper lighting. AD
EQUIPMENT
Nikon D810 and D7000 cameras, Tokina 10-17mm lens,
Subal housing, Sea & Sea YS-D1 and Inon Z-240 strobes
I think photography is the most powerful way to promote the amazing underwater
world to nondivers. I started taking underwater selfies to clearly demonstrate the
sizes and colors of my photographic subjects. Selfies are incredibly popular on land
but a challenge to do well underwater because of the ocean’s natural swell, movement
of the subject and difficulty achieving proper lighting. AD
EQUIPMENT
Nikon D810 and D7000 cameras, Tokina 10-17mm lens,
Subal housing, Sea & Sea YS-D1 and Inon Z-240 strobes


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Tagged with Underwater photography, Underwater photographer, Air hose failure, Wide angles
Tagged with Underwater photography, Underwater photographer, Air hose failure, Wide angles
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