South West Ramblings 11

Mark Webster · Issue 82, Jan/Feb 2015 · pp. 69–73

Products mentioned: Nikon D7100, Subal ND7100, 10-17mm FE zoom, Inon Z240 flash guns

It is always a little sad to me to observe the days gradually getting shorter and the temperature slowly getting cooler as the season changes from summer to autumn. The dog days of summer may be here as I write this instalment, but we are in fact enjoying a splendid Indian summer with plenty of calm sunny days. Unfortunately working away from my home in the south west means that I have missed many of these perfect days, but those days that I have been able to dive have been very productive. Early autumn is often very active with many species putting in some enticing cameo performances before disappearing for the winter months. As underwater photographers we are essentially hunters seeking a target to capture with the camera. But unlike hunters or wildlife photographers on land we do not have the luxury of being able to capture an image from a distance, or conceal ourselves, and most of t…