The Big Island of HAWAII
Kona
Snorkeling
Scuba
Fish
Manta Rays
Caves & Arches
Scuba Divers
All Photos Copyright 2007 by Paul Prosise
Background
Although I'm not new to photography, I am new to underwater photography. Having recently been certified (January 2007), I find all the principles I've used for years, don't necessarily apply underwater. I use a older digital camera in an underwater case with no strobe at this time. Hopefully, I can upgrade sometime after the first of the year. One of the biggest problems I've had is seeing the image and making manual adjustments on the camera monitor display. While I have 20/20 far vision, I can't see close up. I've added a magnification lens to my dive mask and made a hood with a magnifier in it for the camera which has really helped. Eventually I'll have to get a custom-made diving mask.
You're probably wondering how all this started -- my love of Hawaii that is. Well, I went to McKinley High School on the island of Oahu for a year back in 1958 and have been back to one of the Hawaiian islands almost every year ever since! I love the place, including the people of Hawaii.
A little more background on myself. I recently retired but have been a photographer and into digital imaging for many years doing work, including magazine covers mostly in the high-tech area. Some companies I've worked for include Xerox, Rockwell International, Seven-Up, IBM, Port of Los Angeles, Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Y Cantina.
Now that my wife and I are retired, I plan to take more pictures of the Big Island where we live. I would like to share pictures of the island itself as well as those reflecting my interest in underwater photography and wildlife. I'll have a little more time for personal picture taking now so check back for new updates.
The story of my first flight to Hawaii in 1958
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