Digital Camera Fiend - A Camera Review

Originally uploaded by rybchen at flickr.com.

This is a simple underwater photo taken just below the surface with a Pentax Optio W20 underwater digital camera. The Pentax is fully waterproof, but is only pressure resistant up to five feet, making it a perfect camera for snorkling.

Unfortunately for snorkler photographers, most of their photos will have a “looking down” vantage point since they are floating near the water’s surface and all of their subjects (fish and plantlife) will be below. This photo is unique in that it offers a “looking up” perspective.

The contrast between the darkness of the water and shimmering surface is striking. The jellyfish is also appropriately framed.