Most diving idiots think that the more depth you have, the better pictures you can get. Well, if you're one of them, listen up. That is the most lunatic technique ever said about
underwater photography. Aside from giving you lousy pictures, that technique could probably end up with you being lunch to some sea monster or drowning.
First, the deeper you go, the harder it is to breathe. As a result, you consume more oxygen to offset the pressure. This means that you only last for shorter period under water and of course, fewer pictures. Second, there is less light at greater depths. So even if you do get a chance to see some spectacular creature, your picture will look like a pre-school's vague idea of what a fish should look like. Third, and probably the most obvious, the reef is more active than the depths simply because more creatures live there. Besides, you don't want to encounter the creatures down below, you might just end up being down below their bellies.
If you want good pictures with no interfering and
frantic clown fish looking for his son, and some depth, perhaps you should try pelagic zones. These are zones that are just plain water devoid of reefs. However, patience is necessary because the lack of reef in this zone means lack of possible prey for several of the bigger creatures. Meaning, there is actually a possibility of not getting any pictures. But if you get lucky, you might encounter some bigger fishes like tuna or a great white shark. Um, did I just say lucky?
