Techniques for Underwater Photographs (b&w):

Art Haseltine's b&w images originally were produced with medium-format cameras (6x6mm and 6x7mm), and b&w film (Ilford Delta 100). He used a variety of underwater housings to protect the cameras (Pentax, Rollei, Hasselblad, and Mamiya). Gelatin-silver prints were made in the darkroom, using classic fine-art techniques. However, Art slowly has transitioned to newer, digital techniques. Currently, he uses a digital SLR camera (Nikon D300) in a Subal underwater housing (ND30); and he uses two underwater strobes for illumination (Inon Z-240). His underwater photography equipment is purchased from Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo (www.backscatter.com), in Monterey, California. Art shoots in the color mode (RGB), and converts to b&w with imaging software (Adobe Photoshop CS3). His prints are produced on an inkjet printer (Epson Stylus Pro 3800), using pigment inks (Epson Ultrachrome K3), on fiber paper containing no optical brighteners (Ilford Galerie, Gold Fibre Silk). Prints are dry mounted on bright white, 4-ply, 100% rag board. Maximum size is a 16x20-inch print mounted on 22x28-inch board. Art's goal with his b&w photography is to achieve carbon-pigment images that have similar fine-art and archival qualities as classic gelatin-silver prints.

Techniques for Kite Aerial Photographs (color):

In 2003, Art Haseltine took up the challenge of kite aerial photography (KAP). He uses a light-weight, 10-mp digital camera; currently a Ricoh Caplio GX100, with a 24 to 72-mm lens. Occasionally a wide-angle adapter lens is also attached. The camera is suspended from the Dacron kite-line, about 30 feet below a 30-sq. ft. parafoil kite (Sutton Flowform 30). His equipment and techniques are those developed and used by Brooks Leffler (www.brooxes.com), of Pacific Grove, California. Art's KAP rig consists of camera, battery and servos, all mounted in a light-weight aluminum frame. The camera position, and shutter control, are operated from a transmitter held by the photographer (on the ground, or boat). He can aim the camera, but cannot see what the camera is photographing. Art's KAP images are in color (RGB); and his objective is to produce exhibition-quality prints on an inkjet printer.

Copyright and Purchase Information:

All Art Haseltine's images are copyrighted, and all rights are reserved. Please email Art (fotosea@yahoo.com) for information about use or purchase.