images shot while aloha boardsports team rider, corey wills came to huntington beach, california for a visit.

pentax k10d in SPL water housing:
http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/81341808.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/78643094.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/79381911.jpg

wow! how did you capture the water sports actions, in a boat? nice pixs Dr. Mark, i like the 1st pix. thanks for sharing.

hi neil,

i simply swim out into the lineup and shoot from the water using water housing. here is a pic of the rig:

http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/76103318.jpg

that's a sweet looking housing doc :)

i wonder what the canon and nikon housings look like.

hi neil,

i simply swim out into the lineup and shoot from the water using water housing. here is a pic of the rig:

thats a nice water housing you got dr. mark, well done on the pixs...you should be paid for doing the shots on that event. again, thanks for the share and we look forward more of your posts. :)

Hi Doc- This is awesome shot! Kung napaaga lang ito baka masama ito sa Forum Gallery next DPP issue. Congrats!

http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/81341808.jpg

Hi Doc- This is awesome shot! Kung napaaga lang ito baka masama ito sa Forum Gallery next DPP issue. Congrats!

http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/81341808.jpg

hi joel,

i was contemplating submitting this one for the sports/action issue but i submitted a different one instead. nino asked for a second look at my submission, but im unsure if i made it into the issue. i guess it comes out in a few days, so if anyone sees any of my surfing shots there, please let me know.

thanks for viewing. i'll be back in manila this typhoon season for the surf coverage. hope to have an EB with all of you soon!

mark

i'd be worried about getting hit by the board in those kinds of situations.

but on a more serious note, i like your shots. with surfing, you defintely have to get into the water to take the more dramatic moves, eh?

hey mark,

its kinda funny you mentioned that. when shooting from the water with a fisheye lens, the surfer actually must come close enough to hit you, to get a nice shot. so in the event of stray boards or water housings bonking me on the head, i wear a helmet.

here is a pic:
http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/78976320.jpg

da shizznit!

very nice :)

Hi Doc- This is awesome shot! Kung napaaga lang ito baka masama ito sa Forum Gallery next DPP issue. Congrats!

http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/81341808.jpg

Nice Shot Doc...Love that underwater casing you've got there...impressive :Grin:

hmmmm that case would go well with my fishy But i seldom hit the beaches, i guess this would be a good reason to go :)

hey mark,

its kinda funny you mentioned that. when shooting from the water with a fisheye lens, the surfer actually must come close enough to hit you, to get a nice shot. so in the event of stray boards or water housings bonking me on the head, i wear a helmet.

here is a pic:
http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/78976320.jpg

Cool set-up!!! Great Shot.

images shot while aloha boardsports team rider, corey wills came to huntington beach, california for a visit.

pentax k10d in SPL water housing:
http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/81341808.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/78643094.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/79381911.jpg

superfish rule!!! hehehe! nice shot!!!:)

superfish rule!!! hehehe! nice shot!!!:)

i sense a surfer among the bunch?? yes the 7S superfish is quite an amazing board. or was it coincidence, and you were actually referring to the fisheye lens?? I hope its the former, surfing is taking the philippines by storm and i am always happy to meet another surfer.

cheers!

but i'm guessing that the surfers have to know that there's someone out there taking their shots, eh?

and also, i guess, to shoot surfers, you really have to know a thing or to about the sport. you have to know where to position yourself to both get great shots, and not get in the way of the surfers themselves.

but i'm guessing that the surfers have to know that there's someone out there taking their shots, eh?

and also, i guess, to shoot surfers, you really have to know a thing or to about the sport. you have to know where to position yourself to both get great shots, and not get in the way of the surfers themselves.


hi mark,

its always easy to shoot good surfers who really are in control. also, you re correct in assuming that it helps to know how to surf, to be comfortable shooting it. when you understand the sport, you can anticipate their maneuvers. also, its a big plus to be a confident swimmer and understang how to swimm through rip currents and have knowledge of the sandbars or reef below you.

once, all in check, it is really enjoyable to shoot from the water.

cheers!

hi mark,

also, its a big plus to be a confident swimmer and understang how to swimm through rip currents and have knowledge of the sandbars or reef below you.

once, all in check, it is really enjoyable to shoot from the water.

cheers!
i'll leave the water sports shots to you, doc. you're already doing a great job at it.

i prefer taking my shots from dry land. give me basketball, badminton, tennis, soccer action anytime. hehe:Grin:

i sense a surfer among the bunch?? yes the 7S superfish is quite an amazing board. or was it coincidence, and you were actually referring to the fisheye lens?? I hope its the former, surfing is taking the philippines by storm and i am always happy to meet another surfer.

cheers!

im referring to the board though..its a keeper! whether big days or small..its fast! also, with the right setup of the fins, it'll rip every set..anyways, yah! i do surf here in the philippines. best placed that i've surfed definitely wuold be siargao and baler..:)

cheers!

nice shots doc! hope to get a housing like that soon... where can we buy those stuff? what brand and model?

hi jan michael,

depending on what camera you shoot with. waterhousings are abundant. it all depends if its for surface shooting or for deep sea diving. dive housings are more impact and pressure resistant so they are heavy. surface water housings are lightweight and small.

i shoot with SPLwaterhousings.com they make some of the best housings for water photography above and below the surface, but not for deep sea diving. mine is only rated for up to 20 feet.

hope you start shooting from the water soon. its really fun!

mark

awesome shots sir! i love the silhouette!

Thanks, doc. I've always wondered how those in water surfer photos are taken. Excellent photos.

images shot while aloha boardsports team rider, corey wills came to huntington beach, california for a visit.

pentax k10d in SPL water housing:
http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/81341808.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/78643094.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/79381911.jpg

waw :Grin: very nice shot!

http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/78976320.jpg

interesting self portrait! hehe astig

hi doc...first of all i really dig your shoots,bravo! Hope you dont mind me asking... may i know where did you get your housing ( physically ),how much did it cost,whats the type of lens fit that housing ( shortest n longest ) and how do ya adjust the settings. My girl will be surfin soon of course shell ask me to tag along and like you i wanna be close to where the action is, naw mean?ü so thanks in advance and again tiiiight shots!ü

hey dex,

howz'it braddah?? i shoot with SPL custom.

check: www.SPLwaterhousings.com

depending on the camera, it generally is about 1500.00 US for the bare minimum setup, but if you opt for the pistol grip (with remote release) flash housing, it runs a little over 2000.00

a more affordable option would be a waterproof point and shoot. look out for the pentax optio w30. www.h2ocamera.com. these are cheap, work well and get the job done if you absolutely need water shots at an affordable price.

let me know how it goes!

mark

hey dex,

howz'it braddah?? i shoot with SPL custom.

check: www.SPLwaterhousings.com (http://www.SPLwaterhousings.com)

depending on the camera, it generally is about 1500.00 US for the bare minimum setup, but if you opt for the pistol grip (with remote release) flash housing, it runs a little over 2000.00

a more affordable option would be a waterproof point and shoot. look out for the pentax optio w30. www.h2ocamera.com (http://www.h2ocamera.com). these are cheap, work well and get the job done if you absolutely need water shots at an affordable price.

let me know how it goes!

mark


Oh it doesnt come that cheap after all...:D If ever il be gettin one, i should make some dough out of it hahaha. Guess for now il take your suggestion n get those water resistant p&s. Thanks for the info n visiting n addin ma folio! peace!:Grin:

oooppps sorry double post

images shot while aloha boardsports team rider, corey wills came to huntington beach, california for a visit.

pentax k10d in SPL water housing:
http://www.pbase.com/mark_dominic/image/81341808.jpg


killer shot mark! perfect!....the sun, the surfers, the clouds, the waves....this is the best shot i've seen from you...the best surf photo i've seen so far in the internet or magazine...this should be included in the pentax gallery.