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This book is ideal for scuba divers, snorkellers, and underwater photography enthusiasts ranging from novices eager to learn the basics to seasoned photographers seeking advanced techniques and inspiration.
In this long-awaited fifth edition of the best-selling book, Martin Edge continues to provide the definitive guide to underwater photography. The book covers everything from the basic principles, the equipment, approaches to composition and lighting, through to creating an individual style.
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In this long-awaited fifth edition of the best-selling book, The Underwater Photographer, Martin Edge continues to provide the definitive guide to underwater photography. The book covers everything from the basic principles, the equipment and approaches to composition and lighting through to creating an individual style.
The book features over 400 updated colour images—taken on numerous dives around the world—with an accompanying narrative that provides detailed information on how the shots were taken, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to fix mistakes. Practical examples take you step-by-step through the basic techniques: photographing shipwrecks, divers, marine life, macro images, and taking photographs at night. New chapters cover the latest equipment, processes, and techniques including SLR cameras, water contact lenses, mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, micro four third systems, super macro techniques, motion blur, LED lighting, and more.
Packed with inspiring examples from global diving destinations and speciality chapters written by professionals in the field, this book is an indispensable masterclass for both the novice and seasoned underwater photographer.
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Reviews of earlier editions praise the book for its educational, inspiring, and accessible style. Scuba Diving Magazine calls it "packed with beautiful images and an easy-to-read style." Dive Magazine regards it as "almost a standard work of reference" for underwater photography, especially with digital technology. Diver Magazine states it is "THE best underwater photo technique book on the market... PERIOD!"
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ISBN: 9781138123588
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 April 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Edition: 5th edition
Illustration: 1 Tables, black and white; 14 Line drawings, color; 410 Halftones, color; 424 Illustrations, color; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 189.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 1368g
Pages: 486
About the Author
Martin Edge is a lifelong member of the British Society of Underwater Photographers with over 35 years of experience dedicated to advancing the art and technique of underwater photography. He teaches and runs workshops in underwater photography and is a regular columnist for major diving magazines.
Stuart Gibson has been diving for over 20 years. His passion for underwater photography started in 1999 with an old Olympus film camera. He met Martin in 2006 and has joined him on many photography trips and, in recent years, assisted him on several workshops.
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