Coined by Jacques Cousteau, “The Rapture of the Deep” is a phrase used to describe the euphoric feeling of descending deep into the ocean while breathing air. To me, this personifies the relaxation and happiness I experience when taking photos, both underwater and above water. With this in mind, I am proud to formally announce a new project called Rapture of the Deep Photography.
http://www.raptureofthedeep.net/
I have designed this website to be relatively straightforward and minimalistic, with photos grouped into Aqua (water), Terra (land), and Client categories. Photos from each gallery can be viewed individually or as a slideshow, and groups of images can be saved as a personal collection for future viewing.
Thanks for looking everyone
Announcing Rapture of the Deep Photography
Announcing Rapture of the Deep Photography
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Scott, some of those pictures are amazing.
Excellent work!
Jake
Excellent work!
Jake
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Some beautiful work there - above an below the surface - and a very elegant looking website! Very nice job! 
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You know I think your photos are amazing and quite beautiful. The website just further showcases your work. Well done!
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He doesn't suck at photographing infants or uncooperative toddlers as well... I'll post a few of those later tonight.seainggreen wrote:You know I think your photos are amazing and quite beautiful. The website just further showcases your work. Well done!
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Congratulations on the new site, Scott! Really great photos. I especially like the ones from Europe as far as the land ones - and the wide-angle, natural light shots in the water. What fantastic colors. What are you shooting these days? And, where do you find the time with school?!
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Thanks for the kind words everyone -- they mean a lot.
Calvin -- most of these images were taken with my D90, which is now sadly defunct (flooded). I replaced it with a D7000 and am eagerly awaiting a Nauticam housing (it's been 4 months since I shot underwater, and I'm freakin dying). As for time to do it all.... I'll sleep when I'm old
Calvin -- most of these images were taken with my D90, which is now sadly defunct (flooded). I replaced it with a D7000 and am eagerly awaiting a Nauticam housing (it's been 4 months since I shot underwater, and I'm freakin dying). As for time to do it all.... I'll sleep when I'm old
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Beautiful stuff!!
So when are you doing that photo workshop??!!??
So when are you doing that photo workshop??!!??
Kelly
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Awesome stuff Scott! Very professional looking site and some really great photo's
2 Thumbs up on that venture Scott
2 Thumbs up on that venture Scott
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Agree 100%Dusty2 wrote:Awesome stuff Scott! Very professional looking site and some really great photo's
2 Thumbs up on that venture Scott
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Really Nice Stuff!! Sorry you shoot Nikon but I won't hold that against you!
I would suggest an About Me page on the site. Nothing huge just who you are and what not.
but I won't hold that against you! I would suggest an About Me page on the site. Nothing huge just who you are and what not.
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Dave,
Thanks for the suggestion. I had an "about" page set up, but it was only accessible in the main website, and only then at the bottom menu. I've placed a larger link on the landing page to address this.
....Surprising that a Canon user actually had some useful insight
Re: the photo workshop... I am still working on getting all the logistics of it done. I'll definitely be doing one in Feb/March, but the one in December is up in the air. It depends on if I can get the room/equipment in time -- I'll keep you updated, but I haven't forgotten!
Scott
Thanks for the suggestion. I had an "about" page set up, but it was only accessible in the main website, and only then at the bottom menu. I've placed a larger link on the landing page to address this.
....Surprising that a Canon user actually had some useful insight
Re: the photo workshop... I am still working on getting all the logistics of it done. I'll definitely be doing one in Feb/March, but the one in December is up in the air. It depends on if I can get the room/equipment in time -- I'll keep you updated, but I haven't forgotten!
Scott