What the Shark can’t see by Thomas Vignaud

Wednesday, 30th January 2008

What the Shark can’t see

by Thomas Vignaud

There are a lot of Blacktip reef sharks in Moorea, but they probably have never seed the island… In this photo we are between two worlds. Lucky we are that we can see both!

Equipment: Canon EOS 400D

Thomas Vignaud

Hi, I’m a marine biology student in France, and I’m actually working on sharks. I’m professional diver, and I really love underwater photography, in scuba diving and in freediving.

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23 Comments

Sparts Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 1:29 am
I’d love to see the unedited version. Its a nice shot but doesn’t look very realistic anymore.
Thomas Vignaud Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 3:04 am
thanks for this photo of the day.
It’s a very hard photo to do, but it was real. The problem is probably from the sand, which is going down in this place (the ground is not flat but do deeper and deeper).
I only have a 6″ dome port, so the surface look very out of focus (too close).
5 meters after the shark, there is a pass with so much current : the water really have a wonderfull color.

I agree this shot looks unreal, but it’s seriously possible to do it, I have others not so good because the focus is on the shark OR on the island, never on both
a. Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 3:16 am
What a fantastic shot! I love the fuzzy top water! The colors go wonderfully with each other as well! The title is also very clever. What an interesting shot! Where was it taken? Great job Thomas!
Reuben Chircop Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Yes it looks a little surreal but I guess it’s possible to capture something like this with the right equipment and the right timing. The colors look very well balanced but the shark looks almost out of the water. I still love this shot.
Anurag Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Fantastic Shot. I think we should believe in our eyes when we see a good image. ;-( I have seen lots of Thomas’s shots and they are all beyond doubt, of the highest order.
Well done Thomas just keep the juices flowing.

The reason we are not seeing the air water interface, in my view is probably because of a shallow DOF which has caused it to go totally out of focus – giving the impression that it may have been shopped out.
clément Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 10:23 am
it’s a beautifull shot thomas
congratulation
see u soon
kevin Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
haha
it dint occured to me as photoshopped as it would be pretty average for a photoshopped as the blending isn’t well done.
I guess each sees what they wish to see.
I love the concept and composition of the photo though…
how do you study marine biology of sharks in france? do you have to go to the tropics?
MANUEL PERU Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
It’s a crazy shot, very impressive, beautiful, you have to responde to the people that do not believe it’s real with tecnichal arguments.
Tom Brooklyn Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
The water is so clear I thought they were floating in air at first. Very pretty.
Ann Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I much appreciate it when a photographer interacts and responds to comments and queries. Thanks for that Thomas,sometimes it makes it easier to understand a particular image for varying reasons. An interesting shot.
Renee Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Amazing photo Thomas! thanks for sharing
Sparts Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Yeah, I echo what Ann said earlier – thanks for responding and explaining a little more about the shot.
Andrew Says:
January 30th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Nice shot, hope she doesn’t bite .
Pauline Jones Says:
January 31st, 2008 at 9:53 am
A technically difficult shot but worth it. Sharks have a wonderful world of their own beneath the sea that we rarely get a glimpse at. The Earth is an amazing place.
Kinan Jarjous Says:
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:48 am
I am thoroughly impressed with this shot… great skills
Luc Says:
March 7th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
OMG LOL! FYI TIBPE!
Luc Says:
March 7th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
(The Best Photo Ever)
Luc Says:
March 7th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
I’m Just being Immature
surinder Says:
March 15th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Beautiful shot Thomas, you are a master and can’t wait to see more of your work
Su Says:
January 30th, 2009 at 8:32 am
wonderful shot,
mike Says:
October 7th, 2009 at 2:09 am
Nice scene. The water is so clear also.
renee Says:
January 30th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
I just think this is one of the best shots!!!
su Says:
February 16th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
great and fasinating shot.