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When I was in Oahu a few weeks ago, I shot some photography like this: super close to the water as it splashes against the sand or surrounding rocks. It’s actually not the smartest thing to do with an expensive Sony A7r, but after a few very close encounters, I decided it was enough. But not before I got a few cool shots!
I actually ended up with a grain of sand in one of the little wheels, which took me a few days to grind out.
I’ve been seriously considering getting one of the Nauticam underwater housings for my camera for this type of stuff and more snorkeling and underwater stuff.
What would really be cool is that you could use a Sony A7, A7r, and A7s, all in the same case. So, with one case, you could have an awesome low light camera or a great landscape camera. . . if you can afford it.
Splash – Oahu Wave Photo
To get a shot like this, you really have to get close to the water, just a few inches from the incoming splash. The faster the shutter, the better. I’ve done this type of photography a lot in Southern California, but for obvious reasons, everything turns out better in Hawaii. It’s risky if you have valuable gear, but it’s fun.
Camera: Sony A7r
Lens: Zeiss Sonnar 35mm T*
ISO 100, f11, 1/90 sec
