Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!!
downunderpix wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year.
We look forward to seeing you in the H2O in 2014.
Newsletter
Here is our first Newsletter. If you would like to receive it regularly via email in the future please drop me an email to info@downunderpix.com
Report form the Edithburgh November 2013 Underwater Photography Workshop
Downunderpix has hold another Edithburgh Workshop in November. The last part of the workshop is to discuss and critique in constructive and fun manner a selection of images from each photographer. This helps participants to think about the photographs they and others have taken, and to consider how a stronger image may be produced in the future. Read our latest report: Report_Edithburgh_Nov1-3
A Fun Weekend in Edithburgh 10th – 12th January 2014
FUN WEEKEND EDITHBURGH
downunderpix is arranging a fun weekend to Edithburgh on 10 to 12 January 2014. Underwater photographer Paul Macdonald will lead the dives. It will be an ideal weekend to continue to hone your underwater photography skills and Paul will be on hand for help and advice. All divers are welcome to attend whether or not they are taking photographs as are non diving partners. Edithburgh is a magnificent location for easy shore based diving and an ideal destination for underwater photography. You should expect to see Leafy Sea Dragons, Anglerfish, Sea Horses, Blue Ring Octopus and (with some luck) Pyjama Squid. The cost of the weekend is $245 and includes up to 6 shore dives at Edithburgh, two nights accommodation at Sultana Point Lodge and Breakfast each morning. The cost for non diving partners is $85.
download the brochure: FunWeekend
Annual Photography Expo 2013 – Arts Centre, Port Noarlunga
On Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th of October the Noarlunga and Southern District Camera Club are once again hosting the annual Photography Expo at the Arts centre, Port Noarlunga. The event continues to grow steadily, and 2013 will be no exception. All the stunning images on display will be by South Australian photographers, and include digital art, portraiture, black and white fine art printing, underwater photography, and wonderful scenes from Australia and beyond. We proudly announce Paul Macdonald among the exhibitors this year.
http://www.compassfoto.com/Compass_Photography/Photography_Expo_2013.html
Report form the Edithburgh September 2013 Underwater Photography Workshop
Edithburgh Workshop Report Our first stop was the jetty, so we could check the dive conditions – it was lovely: the ocean was flat, and the water was crystal clear – consistent with the forecast. There is an old saying “A Picture is worth a thousand words”, so it was important for our workshop to have best water conditions for our participants to build on and improve their underwater photography skills and take their best underwater pictures. (…)
A Different Kind of Dragon…
A Different Kind of Dragon
The leafy sea dragon (Phycodurus eques) is endemic to the waters of southern Australia and are closely related to seahorses and pipefish. The leafy sea dragon is the South Australian Marine Emblem and they get their name from the leaf-like appendages on their bodies. They resemble pieces of seaweed, which makes them difficult for predators to find in their natural habitat of kelp and seaweed. Leafies are generally brown to yellow in body color with spectacular olive-tinted appendages. As an adult they can reach a total length of 35 centimetres.
The leafy sea dragon sucks up its prey using its long pipe-like snout and small mouth. Its favourite food is mysid shrimps. Being slow moving, they rely heavily on camouflage for survival, but also have long sharp spines along the side of the body. They are also able to change colour to some degree. So much so that they blend in very well with their habitat. For novice divers Leafy sea dragons are extremely difficult to locate and many swim past thinking this majestic creature is just a piece of weed. With experience they are more easily spotted and once found are amazing to watch as their movements mimic the swaying kelp. They steer and turn by moving the tiny, transparent fins along the side of the head and move through the water using the dorsal fins along the spine. Sea dragons have eyes that move independently of one another and the pattern around the eye is unique to each sea dragon. This pattern is used to identify individual animals.
Read more: A Different Kind of Dragon
DC1400 Maxx Duo
$ 1,829.00
Sealife DC1400 Maxx Duo Kit with Hardcase
14 Megapixel model with HD Video
Apr 2014 Solitary Islands Photography Trip
Solitary_Islands – download the brochure
Paul Macdonald, South Australian Underwater Photographer will be leading an underwater photography focused dive trip to the beautiful Solitary Islands on the 16th – 23rd April 2014. The cost of $1245 per person includes 7 nights at Mullaway, 12 dives with Dive Quest, tanks/weights/airfills, return airport transfers (if required). Use your frequent flyers, arrange your own flights or take your car. Indicative return airfare costs – Qantas $504 or Virgin Blue $418 (per internet search 28/07/13).
The offer is limited to the first six payed up divers.
To book in email: info@downunderpix.com
Nov 2013 Edithburgh Underwater Photography Course
downunderpix will be proudly running an underwater photography course in Edithburgh.
Edithburgh is a magnificent location for easy shore based diving and completing your PADI Digital Underwater Photography course.
The cost of the course is $375 and includes 2 course and 2 practice dives Edithburgh Jetty (plus an option for a recreational night dive), two nights accommodation at Sultana Point Lodge and Breakfast each morning.
See the Edithburgh_Course Brochure for more information.