A bit more about Chang Nam-won (with help of Google Translate) …
He started his underwater photography since 1979, the first one who use wide-angle lens to shoot whales. At the same time, he was a news photographer for JoongAng Ilbo, went to places like Somalia, Rwanda and Iraq, also reported one of the earliest meetings of two Koreas leaders in Pyongyang.
According to this report, he need to dive at least 3 times, the first twice he will get to the water and bond with the whale: looks at them, and let them look at him. He shoot them at the third time.
One more thing, he never use scuba tank when photographing, because the sound of the tank and breathing will scare them off. As a result, he only have 1 minute to shoot them.
Emperor Titus
July 12, 2022 at 3:50 PM
The photo in this scene is from Chang Nam-won, the 1st generation underwater photographer of South Korea.
More of his photos: https://m.cafe.daum.net/subdued20club/ReHf/3944898
Emperor Titus
July 12, 2022 at 4:16 PM
A bit more about Chang Nam-won (with help of Google Translate) …
He started his underwater photography since 1979, the first one who use wide-angle lens to shoot whales. At the same time, he was a news photographer for JoongAng Ilbo, went to places like Somalia, Rwanda and Iraq, also reported one of the earliest meetings of two Koreas leaders in Pyongyang.
The photo, according to the following report, probably shot in the 1980’s in Tonga.
https://www.cnbnews.com/news/article.html?no=507088
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
July 12, 2022 at 9:16 PM
Thank you for sharing. How small is he compared to these huge creatures? He was so brave to go that close to them. The shots are amazing.
Emperor Titus
July 13, 2022 at 12:15 AM
According to this report, he need to dive at least 3 times, the first twice he will get to the water and bond with the whale: looks at them, and let them look at him. He shoot them at the third time.
One more thing, he never use scuba tank when photographing, because the sound of the tank and breathing will scare them off. As a result, he only have 1 minute to shoot them.
The report: https://m.khan.co.kr/culture/culture-general/article/202205220830001/amp
(With the help of Google Translate as well)
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
July 13, 2022 at 7:33 AM
Wow dedication to the task. Thanks for sharing.