Product 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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #687407 in Books
• Published on: 1999-09-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 234 pages

Customer Reviews

A valuable and insightful book!
Whether you have taken underwater photos before or not, Martin Edge manages to provide a wealth of practical information in a friendly and unhurried way. Excellent quick tips, advice on techniques and equipment. And up to date! A must buy for any underwater photographer especially if you are just starting out. A real investment in your future as a underwater photographer.

The best U/W photography book, hands down!
I have purchased a few other books for U/W photography, but this one is by far the best. After reading the book, I was excited to try out some of the techniques in the water. Wow, what a difference they made in my photos. Recently I was on a liveaboard diving trip and loaned the book to another diver who was having trouble with achieving acceptable results with his point and shoot camera. It helped him so much that I could hardly pry the book out of his hands!

Purchase this book, you won't regret it.

So Impressive for underwater photographers of all standards
I thought that I had read all the best books on this subject. Howard Hall's book from the 80's, The late Jim Church book on underwater composition but this latest edition by Martin Edge is in my view the most comprehensive book written on the topic of underwater photography to date. I have read it from cover to cover and no subject appears to have been omitted. It contains so much advice, tricks of the trade and wisdom. It is a must have book and a great read for anyone interested. I just hope the publishers consider a PDF version for laptop use. I intend to try out the chapter on 'just below the surface' during my forthcomming trip to Florida.