The Underwater Photographer - Softcover

Edge, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240515811 ISBN 13: 9780240515816

Publisher: Focal Press, 1999

Synopsis

Written by one of the most experienced teachers of underwater photography this popular, `hands-on' manual demonstrates how to take stunning underwater photographs that will not only give you a personal feeling of satisfaction, but will improve your chances of achieving award winning results.
The book focuses on the practical art of taking underwater pictures through the author's popular 'think and consider' system. This system explains how, with careful thought and consideration of the subject matter, lighting and environment prior to taking the picture, beautiful effects can be captured. Practical examples take you step by step through the basic techniques; from photographing shipwrecks, divers, fish and abstract images to taking photographs at night and 'dual lighting', plus advice on the selection of equipment.

Written in a clear, non-technical style and illustrated in colour throughout this book has established itself as the introductory guide to photographing the wonders of the underwater world. It has now been fully updated and expanded to include seven new chapters containing new techniques and examples, more inspirational images and the very latest equipment.

* concentrates on the practical art of taking stunning underwater pictures
* used by underwater photographers world-wide as a practical handbook to be carried at all times
* illustrated with inspirational colour pictures throughout
* written by an experienced teacher and award winning underwater photographer
Illustrated with beautiful colour pictures to inspire you
Includes practical step-by-step examples so you can really get to grips with this genre
Benefit from an international underwater photography trainer's hints, tips and practical advice first hand

About this title

Review

Review of the previous edition:
'The book underwater photographers have been dying to get their hands
on...'
'..anyone interested in taking up underwater photography would benefit
from reading this book.'
Professional Photographer Magazine

"...it contains clear demonstrations of technique, illustrates the equipment and takes us through examples of how to achieve results similar to the author's"
Diver Magazine

Review of second edition:

"We liked the writing style, the extensive captions that explain how each of the tens of colour images were taken and the general layout of the book. If you have some experience in underwater photography and want to go beyond the snapshots, this is the book to buy."
Diver magazine, Oct/Nov 2000

About this edition

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0240515811
• ISBN 13: 9780240515816
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 234