Last week I did an Underwater Photography course with Ian Banks, an instructor at DivingTheGoldCoast.com.au .

First of all, Ian looked at photos I’d already taken and gave me some hints for how to make them better, then we watched the PADI Underwater Photography Video. Then, we went to the pool, kitted up and took down a bin of goodies to photograph, little shells and stuff. Ian laid out a tape measure and I took a shot at every foot with and without a flash, then with a red filter, and with White Balance. Looking at the photos later, we decided that the Red filter gave the best colours for my camera.

I have a SeaLife DC500

This is a Sponge after the sand was brushed off.

More pictures here from the Underwater Photography Course