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Friday, 9 May 2008
What I also like about Doubilet’s work is his use of split level photography. How the image is divided in two is interesting in itself, yet what Doubilet does is makes sure they is something on each side of the split. It gives the photo depth and shows the contrast between the sea life and the world above it.
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David Doubilet
David Doubilet is considered one of the greatest underwater photographer of all time. Working for the past thirty years, he has photographed the world underneath the sea and brought to live its inhabitants.
I think for me as someone who has a fear of the sea, I find his images particularly intriguing. They’re beautiful, full of life and colour, yet I also get a sense of danger from them. This image below for example I find absolutely amazing to look at, the whole situation and composition is fascinating. Yet the image of the shark and the young boy together worries you.
I think for me as someone who has a fear of the sea, I find his images particularly intriguing. They’re beautiful, full of life and colour, yet I also get a sense of danger from them. This image below for example I find absolutely amazing to look at, the whole situation and composition is fascinating. Yet the image of the shark and the young boy together worries you.
What I also like about Doubilet’s work is his use of split level photography. How the image is divided in two is interesting in itself, yet what Doubilet does is makes sure they is something on each side of the split. It gives the photo depth and shows the contrast between the sea life and the world above it.
I consider these two images some of my favourites. The striking white against the dark water in the left image and the boldness of the blues in the one on the right are typical of a Doubilet photograph.
I found this quote by Doubilet speaking about underwater photography in general.
“Diver-photographers look like strange, horrible, alien beasts. And they have this immense death-ray contraption in front of them that makes flashes, and the creature’s main desire is to flee, to run away from this enormous thing that’s chasing it.” 1
As bizarre as it may sound, I think it’s an excellent way of describing the reactions to cameras. I know when I have photograph animals, they all react differently, some out of fear and others with interest. Yet it makes the whole experience much more rewarding once you get the photo.
You can find more of Doubilet's work on his website, daviddoubilet.com.
It's also worth looking at the photography section on the National Geographic website. Theres also several videos currently on there where Doubilet talks about how he shoots and some of his images.
1. National Geographic. (Unknown). Photography: David Doubilet.[Online]. Available at: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/doubilet/0276.html (Accessed: 10 May 2008).
Image Credits:
1. Doubilet, D. (2006). Water Light Time. London: Phaidon.
1. Doubilet, D. (2006). Water Light Time. London: Phaidon.
2. Doubilet, D. (Unknown). Unknown. [Online]. Available at: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2007/09/indonesia/doubilet-photography (Accessed: 10 May 2008).
3. Doubilet, D. (1996). Baby Green Turtle, Marutea Atoll, French Polynesia. [Online]. Available at: http://picasaweb.google.com/louchart/Photographie/photo#5073301265244731330 (Accessed: 10 May 2008).
3. Doubilet, D. (1996). Baby Green Turtle, Marutea Atoll, French Polynesia. [Online]. Available at: http://picasaweb.google.com/louchart/Photographie/photo#5073301265244731330 (Accessed: 10 May 2008).
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