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Biography of Underwater Photographer Rand Mcmeins
My first certified dives were in 2001. I rented a film camera from the dive shop in Curacao and took 2 rolls worth of shots. One roll was lost in the mail. It had a shot of a turtle on it and I was very dissapointed to lose it. I decided to buy my own U/W rig and settled on a Olympus C4040 with a Tetra housing.
Needless to say, I was hooked and my diving took on a whole new purpose.
U/W photography has given me an outlet for my creativity as well as a huge new circle of friends. I met my wife on a dive trip and we now we are constantly planning a new adventure in diving as soon as we complete a trip.
Needless to say, I was hooked and my diving took on a whole new purpose.
U/W photography has given me an outlet for my creativity as well as a huge new circle of friends. I met my wife on a dive trip and we now we are constantly planning a new adventure in diving as soon as we complete a trip.
What I look for in a Dive Operator:
The first thing I look for is dive freedom. It's very important to have good DM's that not only can show me the subjects, but don't hurry me to finish up the dive.
The best one's are the operators who will ask me every day what I'd like to see or where I would like to dive.
Walindi PNG, Bubbles Below in Kauai, Exmouth Dive, Ningaloo and Odyssea Divers, Lembeh, all live up to those standards.
The best one's are the operators who will ask me every day what I'd like to see or where I would like to dive.
Walindi PNG, Bubbles Below in Kauai, Exmouth Dive, Ningaloo and Odyssea Divers, Lembeh, all live up to those standards.
Underwater Photography of Rand Mcmeins
Latest Rand Mcmeins's Comments
Jun 21, 2009
This Photo is exquisite. The contrast of the white skin against the the blue background and red hair, even the subtle eyebrow are very eye catching. The sparkle of the ear-ring adds that secondary subject matter.
Congratulations!
Rand
Congratulations!
Rand
Jun 19, 2009
Hi John, great bit of info. Here's a few things I've learned a long the way...
Great Topic.
I won't repeat some of the things I do that have already been covered. But here's a few other ideas:
1. I pack my Pelican case in a large Duffel. These Things weigh nothing and then I stuff all the non-breakables in there with it. Wet suit, fins etc.
2. I put a basic U/W kit in my carryon. I figure I'll live with 1 strobe, a macro port, 1 scync cord and camera w/ housing.
3. My carryon is hardsided. Sometimes the last plane is a small one and it gets stored with the rest of the luggage.
4. I've had my carryon weighed at check in in Australia. So now if I'm travelling with some one, I'll let them watch it for me until I'm checked in.
5. My computer case is my other carryon. I stuff about 5 lenses in the pocket along with all my cords.
6. And finally, I ordered a hat from National Geographic with their logo on the front. Not saying it helps but, it might...
Rand
Great Topic.
I won't repeat some of the things I do that have already been covered. But here's a few other ideas:
1. I pack my Pelican case in a large Duffel. These Things weigh nothing and then I stuff all the non-breakables in there with it. Wet suit, fins etc.
2. I put a basic U/W kit in my carryon. I figure I'll live with 1 strobe, a macro port, 1 scync cord and camera w/ housing.
3. My carryon is hardsided. Sometimes the last plane is a small one and it gets stored with the rest of the luggage.
4. I've had my carryon weighed at check in in Australia. So now if I'm travelling with some one, I'll let them watch it for me until I'm checked in.
5. My computer case is my other carryon. I stuff about 5 lenses in the pocket along with all my cords.
6. And finally, I ordered a hat from National Geographic with their logo on the front. Not saying it helps but, it might...
Rand
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