Not Awful Underwater Photographs: person Leetag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019:/2019-09-18T14:03:23Ztag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-09-18:/photo0305.xml2019-09-18T14:03:23ZLee at the SternUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee at the Stern</h2>
<time datetime="2019-09-18T14:03:23Z">2019-09-18</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> looking positively… friendly?… at the stern of the <a href="tags/p31.html">P31</a>.
(Just kidding: Lee’s a friendly guy!)</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-07-19:/photo0257.xml2019-07-19T08:21:14ZLee Around the Engine RoomUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee Around the Engine Room</h2>
<time datetime="2019-07-19T08:21:14Z">2019-07-19</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> in the passageway around the engine room of the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a>.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-07-19:/photo0256.xml2019-07-19T08:19:49ZLee in the Engine RoomUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee in the Engine Room</h2>
<time datetime="2019-07-19T08:19:49Z">2019-07-19</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> in the engine room of the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a>.
You can see a lot of the rust bits kicked up—if you’re going to penetrate
this wreck, make sure you’re not striking the bottom as did those who went
before us!</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-07-19:/photo0261.xml2019-07-19T08:10:33ZLee at the Faroud BowUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee at the Faroud Bow</h2>
<time datetime="2019-07-19T08:10:33Z">2019-07-19</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> hovers at the bow of the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a>.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-07-19:/photo0254.xml2019-07-19T08:09:50ZBow of the FaroudUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Bow of the Faroud</h2>
<time datetime="2019-07-19T08:09:50Z">2019-07-19</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> parks atop the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a>’s bow section.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-07-19:/photo0255.xml2019-07-19T08:02:07ZIn the Bow of the FaroudUntitled author<article>
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<h2>In the Bow of the Faroud</h2>
<time datetime="2019-07-19T08:02:07Z">2019-07-19</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> in the bow section of the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a>.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-06-23:/photo0239.xml2019-06-23T18:59:18ZLee in the Engine Room (outro)Untitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee in the Engine Room (outro)</h2>
<time datetime="2019-06-23T18:59:18Z">2019-06-23</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> posing in the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a> engine room.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-06-23:/photo0238.xml2019-06-23T18:59:13ZLee in the Engine RoomUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee in the Engine Room</h2>
<time datetime="2019-06-23T18:59:13Z">2019-06-23</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> framed against a staged video light in the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a> engine
room.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-06-23:/photo0237.xml2019-06-23T18:58:37ZEnter the LeeUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Enter the Lee</h2>
<time datetime="2019-06-23T18:58:37Z">2019-06-23</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> entering the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a>’s engine room.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-06-23:/photo0236.xml2019-06-23T18:46:07ZLee and the PropellorUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee and the Propellor</h2>
<time datetime="2019-06-23T18:46:07Z">2019-06-23</time>
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<p>For reference, <a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> alongside the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a>’s propellor.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-06-23:/photo0235.xml2019-06-23T18:45:30ZRudder of the FaroudUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Rudder of the Faroud</h2>
<time datetime="2019-06-23T18:45:30Z">2019-06-23</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> and <a href="tags/bjorn.html">Bjorn</a> shedding some light on the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a>’s
propellor and rudder.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-05-24:/photo0143.xml2019-05-24T11:11:22ZLee in the BlueUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee in the Blue</h2>
<time datetime="2019-05-24T11:11:22Z">2019-05-24</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> at the drop-off at Ċirkewwa reef.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-04-26:/photo0113.xml2019-04-26T08:16:54ZDaddy SharkUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Daddy Shark</h2>
<time datetime="2019-04-26T08:16:54Z">2019-04-26</time>
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<p>Sudden encounters in Ċirkewwa: <a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a>, a.k.a. Daddy Shark, making his way
back from a dive.
<a href="tags/mike.html">Mike</a> can also be seen skulking in the background.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-04-10:/photo0075.xml2019-04-10T06:57:25ZMonochrome BeaufighterUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Monochrome Beaufighter</h2>
<time datetime="2019-04-10T06:57:25Z">2019-04-10</time>
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<p>Obligatory black-and-white photo by the <a href="tags/beaufighter.html">Bristol Beaufighter</a>.
This being our favourite model <a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> enjoying some quality time next to
the airplane remains.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-04-10:/photo0073.xml2019-04-10T06:55:37ZLee Alongside the BeaufighterUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee Alongside the Beaufighter</h2>
<time datetime="2019-04-10T06:55:37Z">2019-04-10</time>
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<p>A cherubic <a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> alongside the <a href="tags/beaufighter.html">Bristol Beaufighter</a>.
What I like about this photo is the shadow thrown onto the sands behind.
Lee, as usual, is the ideal model in that he doesn’t breathe.
Ever.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-03-31:/photo0059.xml2019-03-31T11:36:55ZLee Above the RoziUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee Above the Rozi</h2>
<time datetime="2019-03-31T11:36:55Z">2019-03-31</time>
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<p>Another photo of <a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> above the <a href="tags/rozi.html">Rozi</a>.
The black and white exposure manages to mute a lot of sediments in the
water seen in the colour version.
I think these came out quite nicely.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-03-31:/photo0058.xml2019-03-31T11:36:51ZLee Above the RoziUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee Above the Rozi</h2>
<time datetime="2019-03-31T11:36:51Z">2019-03-31</time>
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<p>The colour version of this photo wasn’t bad, but the black and white of
<a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> above the <a href="tags/rozi.html">Rozi</a> is, I think, much better.
He might look badass, but this is the same Lee swooping from above to
startle me and giggle like a schoolgirl minutes before.
Daddy shark indeed!</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-03-17:/photo0034.xml2019-03-17T10:32:15ZDeco Time near the MV KarwelaUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Deco Time near the MV Karwela</h2>
<time datetime="2019-03-17T10:32:15Z">2019-03-17</time>
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<p>I’m particularly fond of the hand-first wide-angle shot—can you tell?
<a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a>’s always easy, as I’ve yet to photograph him breathing.
Deco for diving the Karwela is always great: lots of reference for
position and plenty of space to search for seahorses.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-03-17:/photo0033.xml2019-03-17T10:15:16ZLee in the MV KarwelaUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee in the MV Karwela</h2>
<time datetime="2019-03-17T10:15:16Z">2019-03-17</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> emerging from a room within the <a href="tags/karwela.html">MV Karwela</a>.
Photos within shipwrecks are my most challenging—I have a long way to
go!
In this photo, <a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> demonstrates his “photographer’s intuition” in not
breathing during the shoot period of the shoot-check-reframe cycle.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-03-17:/photo0035.xml2019-03-17T10:09:25ZGood StudentsUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Good Students</h2>
<time datetime="2019-03-17T10:09:25Z">2019-03-17</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> and his attentive student.
Side note: if you’re diving with a camera, implore your subjects not to wear
only black.
The pink mask basically takes the frame.
And I like it.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-03-17:/photo0037.xml2019-03-17T10:09:15ZDigging for DepthUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Digging for Depth</h2>
<time datetime="2019-03-17T10:09:15Z">2019-03-17</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> and his student ranged a bit deeper beyond the <a href="tags/karwela.html">MV Karwela</a> for extra
depth on what was the first good-visibility dive in the area this year.
The subjects present an excellent example of why we should all dive with
brighter colours.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-03-11:/photo0029.xml2019-03-11T09:58:50ZLee Alongside the KarwelaUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee Alongside the Karwela</h2>
<time datetime="2019-03-11T09:58:50Z">2019-03-11</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> in the murky waters alongside the <a href="tags/karwela.html">MV Karwela</a>.
Generally the Gozo wrecks feature clearer waters, but this dive did not.
It did, however, make for a surreal descent…</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-03-11:/photo0031.xml2019-03-11T09:46:14ZLower Stairwell of the KarwelaUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lower Stairwell of the Karwela</h2>
<time datetime="2019-03-11T09:46:14Z">2019-03-11</time>
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<p>The lower staircase of the <a href="tags/karwela.html">MV Karwela</a>.
You can see <a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> parked at the top of the stairs.
He did not hear me banging to turn around and peek down, which would have made
a better picture.
But given the visible sediments clouding the frame, perhaps next time!</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-03-11:/photo0027.xml2019-03-11T09:45:01ZLee in the MV KarwelaUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee in the MV Karwela</h2>
<time datetime="2019-03-11T09:45:01Z">2019-03-11</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> belowdecks in the <a href="tags/karwela.html">MV Karwela</a>.
You can see the ridiculous amount of sediment in the water—still,
a week or two after a significant storm here in Malta.
Maybe in a few more weeks I can get some clear shots…</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-02-26:/photo0036.xml2019-02-26T09:42:55ZBow of the P29Untitled author<article>
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<h2>Bow of the P29</h2>
<time datetime="2019-02-26T09:42:55Z">2019-02-26</time>
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<p>Wide-angle shot of the <a href="tags/p29.html">P29</a>’s bow with <a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> and another dive buddy
overhead.
The P29 generally has good visibility, which makes it a good candidate
for wide-angle shots along the ship.
I should have used a larger aperture and ISO.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-02-08:/photo0008.xml2019-02-08T14:25:37ZUm El Faroud StroberciseUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Um El Faroud Strobercise</h2>
<time datetime="2019-02-08T14:25:37Z">2019-02-08</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> drifting through the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a>.
This is always one of our favourite dives, though when the light’s poor
(as it was), it’s a real exercise in low-light strobe work.
Which obviously I’m still working on.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2019-02-08:/photo0009.xml2019-02-08T14:25:30ZUm El Faroud StroberciseUntitled author<article>
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<h2>Um El Faroud Strobercise</h2>
<time datetime="2019-02-08T14:25:30Z">2019-02-08</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> coming through the <a href="tags/um_el_faroud.html">Um El Faroud</a>.</p>
<p>You can really see the chip in the lens (top, slightly to the left).
It’s refracting either the strobe or focus light.
Either way, a good lesson to keep the lights further behind the dome.</p>
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</article>tag:kristaps.bsd.lv,2018-09-08:/photo0149.xml2018-09-08T11:59:50ZLee in the P29Untitled author<article>
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<h2>Lee in the P29</h2>
<time datetime="2018-09-08T11:59:50Z">2018-09-08</time>
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<p><a href="tags/lee.html">Lee</a> lounges about within the <a href="tags/p29.html">P29</a>.</p>
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