[UW Photo A130] Diver under the Jetty

Producing B&W photo is a big decision in underwater photography. In this occasion, I thought B&W will give a better perception of context of the picture. This diver is exploring the ecosystem under the jetty. Due to the platform of the jetty, sunlight comes in a certain direction which I tried to emphasize by B&W presentation. Also pillars gives bit more mysterious and surrealistic impression.

[UW Photo A129] Old Wives

 

[UW Photo A128] Life under a Jetty

 

Life is usually rich under Jetties. I managed to see and shoot some of the rarest marine creatures under the Jetty in Padang Bay, Bali that is within tropical waters. 

This time I dived under a Jetty in cold waters. Busselton Jetty is well-preserved WWII time jetty in Western Australia, now being protected due to historical value as well as richness of the marine life. 

As this image, it shows how nicely coral are grown within the columns of the jetty. I used a fish-eye lens to capture entire column against blue waters shaded with direct sunlight.