Product Description

The award-winning third edition of "The Underwater Photographer" dragged the topic kicking and screaming in to the digital age and with the fully updated fourth edition highly respected photographer and tutor Martin Edge takes you deeper in to the world of Underwater Photography. Practical examples take you step-by-step through the basic techniques from photographing shipwrecks, divers, marine life and abstract images to taking photographs at night. Brand new chapters cover not only highly specialist Underwater Photography techniques such as low visibility/greenwater photography, but also the digital workflow needed to handle your images using the latest software such as Lightroom. Packed with breathtaking images and an easy to read style honed from over twenty years of diving photography courses, this book is sure to both educate and inspire underwater photographers of all skill levels. It is beautifully illustrated throughout with inspirational full colour underwater images - and the lowdown on how they were taken. It covers the highly respected philosophy of the 'Think & Consider' system. It is full of practical tips on how to get the most from your equipment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30839 in Books
• Published on: 2009-10-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 480 pages

Review
Praise for the previous edition:

"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 PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR

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

Customer Reviews

And so the journey continues.
I recently spent a full day with Martin Edge brushing up on my own photographic skills and learning a great deal more besides. He is a man with considerable patience who pays a great deal of attention to detail. I mention this because those two attributes are reproduced in this outstanding book.

To put it another way, Martin Edge not only understands underwater photography like nobody else I have ever met, he is also able to put his knowledge and skills into writing in a manner which allows all to learn.

In this Third edition of his most successful book, Martin covers the latest techniques for digital equipment. If, like me, you were hoping to get at least another season out of your infallible 35mm film cameras and your trusty housing - forget it. Digital is here to stay and the age of film processing has all but disappeared.

In addition to acquiring all that new equipment, the entire process also requires complete retraining and the re-learning of old skills and this book is where that journey of education continues.

My honest advice to anyone who is contemplating underwater photography using digital cameras is very simple; Buy a copy of this book, read it and then wait a week before reading it again! When you consider the amount of money you are about to spend on equipment, a copy of this book is loose change by comparison - And, you will always want it with you.

For amateur and professional alike, you will learn a great deal from this book and, like me, will be a lot better off for having done so.

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Worth waiting for.....
Over the years I have bought virtually all the books that have been published on underwater photography as I struggled to understand this unique & compelling pastime. Out of the mini library I have assembled, the two authors I always turn to are Howard Hall and Martin Edge.

As I have embraced the digital revolution and reaped the benefits of instant feedback underwater I have realized just how much I DID NOT know!

Martin's second book was announced last year and I have been eagerly waiting for it to arrive as I hoped that it would contain answers to the questions that have been bugging me. My expectations have been more than exceeded and as I devour each chapter my questions are being answered clearly, succinctly and creatively!

This is the best book I have ever read on underwater photography and I highly recommend it.

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.