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The Underwater Photographer, Second Edition

AUTHOR: MARTIN EDGE
ISBN: 0240515811

SHORT DESCRIPTION: An experienced teacher of underwater photography demonstrates how to take stunning underwater photos, focusing on considerations of subject matter, lighting, and environment. Practical examples take readers through basic techniques for...

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The Underwater Photographer, Second Edition
- Book Review,
by MARTIN EDGE


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


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


Book Description
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


Book Info
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. Softcover.


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         Book Review

The Underwater Photographer, Second Edition
- Book Reviews,
by MARTIN EDGE

The Underwater Photographer

ANNOTATION

Audience: Underwater photographers and students on diving courses.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

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

FROM THE CRITICS

Booknews

An experienced teacher of underwater photography demonstrates how to take stunning underwater photos, focusing on considerations of subject matter, lighting, and environment. Practical examples take readers through basic techniques for photographing shipwrecks, divers, fish, abstract images, and taking pictures at night and with dual lighting, and give advice on selection of equipment. Techniques are illustrated with color photos. This edition contains new material on the latest equipment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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