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The Underwater Photographer

Stuart Gibson author Martin Edge author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:8th Apr '20

Should be back in stock very soon

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The Underwater Photographer cover

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 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.

Praise for the previous editions:

"Packed with beautiful images and an easy-to read style, this book is both educational and inspirational." Scuba Diving Magazine
"In its third edition, The Underwater Photographer has evolved to become almost a standard work of reference. Martin Edge has developed his writing skills over the years, and we recommend this volume for anyone pursuing the now-less-than black art of underwater photography, especially with digital image-gathering in mind." Dive Magazine

"...let us just say that this is THE best underwater photo technique book on the market... PERIOD!" Diver Magazine


Praise for the previous editions:

"Packed with beautiful images and an easy-to read style, this book is both educational and inspirational." Scuba Diving Magazine
"In its third edition, The Underwater Photographer has evolved to become almost a standard work of reference. Martin Edge has developed his writing skills over the years, and we recommend this volume for anyone pursuing the now-less-than black art of underwater photography, especially with digital image-gathering in mind." DIVE Magazine

"...let us just say that this is THE best underwater photo technique book on the market... PERIOD!" DIVER Magazine

ISBN: 9781138123588

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1368g

486 pages

5th edition