Through a recently acquired hobby, I've realized that I have been missing an important part of photography in the past few years. Researching other photographers and being aware of the technical possibilities, pushing the limits of conventional photography and taking it to greater depths, literally! Even before receiving my Open Water diver certification, I've been looking into the opportunities available to me that may not have been options before. Underwater photography is high on the list of activities I would like to undertake.
One of the photographers that has peaked my interest is Joseph Dovala.
His images are striking and well composed. The lighting and coloring can be tricky underwater, but some of his pieces have made strong statements.
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"There is an old Dakota Sioux saying,
'We will be known forever by the tracks we leave behind.'
Turns out, it works for underwater, too."
-Dovala's blog |
Dovala started his diving in 1967 in California when he was ten and has participated in many types of diving. He is still in So Cal and dives locally in the Channel Islands.
His professional site is here:
http://www.jcdovala.com/
Advanced Diver Magazine did a feature on his work that can be located here:
http://www.advanceddivermagazine.com/articles/dovala/dovala.html
