When and if this occurs, the photographer must be waiting in an advantageous position with the proper focal length lens sharply focused, the fish squarely framed, the strobe positioned accurately, and the shutter speed and flash power synchronized to illuminate both the subject and background. T o enhance luck with the dolphins, we have a bucket of cut-bait to use as chum. We decide that Paul should slip into the water first to get off a couple of grab-shots in case the fish spook. The plan follows, that, if the chum does its job, I will join him a few minutes later. Between us we are carrying four cameras rigged with 15mm, 20mm, 28mm and 50mm lens.
All eyes are on the water.
Suddenly, just off the stern, a greenish, near-panic blur cuts beneath the surface, then another, and another. We are at step one. Within seconds, Paul and his cameras disappear underwater. Pumped, I pace on the platform. The first thing I see is Paul glancing my way.