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How to Win Underwater Photo Contests - From the Judges

Ocean Art Judges

Ocean Art's 2024 Judges Discuss What it Takes to Win Underwater Photo Contests

First, to all who entered the Ocean Art 2024 Underwater Photo Competition, thank you. Just by participating, you are helping to spread awareness about the beauty and fragility of the underwater realm. Beyond that, competitions like Ocean Art also serve as great inspiration to your fellow underwater shooters, including the judges of this contest.

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Bluewater announces the launch of their new White Sea & Sea YS-D3 Duo Underwater Strobe

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The Sea & Sea YS-D3 DUO is a high-specification underwater strobe with three shooting modes: DS-TTL, RC mode, and manual. The YS-D3 DUO delivers even and uniform light distribution with a large light output of GN33, similar to the most popular YS-D3II. Custom settings allow the strobe to be used with high precision with a variety of cameras and shooting styles.

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Photographing Cenotes with the Marelux Z9 Housing and Marelux Apollo III Strobes

Damir Zuru

I recently had the privilege of testing the MARELUX underwater housing designed for the Nikon Z9, and it left a profound impression on me in various aspects.

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Sony A7C II Review

Nirupam Nigam

Incredible Performance in a Small Package

The Sony A7C series should be on the radar of all underwater photographers. With the "C" for "compact", each new A7C camera combines full-frame image quality in Sony's smaller crop sensor bodies. The Sony A7C II is essentially a Sony A7 IV packed into a small body weighing in at 514 grams (1 lb 2.2 oz).

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Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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Canon SL3 Review: World's Smallest Underwater DSLR

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Anda, Bohol: The Hidden Gem of the Philippines

Nirupam Nigam

Muck, Walls, and Turtles in the Heart of Bohol

The Philippines is a scuba diving mecca. Sitting at the northern edge of the Coral Triangle, its reefs are some of the most biodiverse on the planet. This diversity translates to dives full of encounters with small critters - especially in renowned muck destinations like Anilao and Dumaguete.

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Philippines Diving Hot Spot: Moalboal

Diving Cebu, Philippines

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Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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Canon SL3 Review: World's Smallest Underwater DSLR

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The Best Holiday Photo & Scuba Deals in 2024

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The Best Holiday Photo & Scuba Deals in 2024

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Bluewater Photo's Blue Friday features hundreds of incredible deals - the best of the year!

Bluewater Photo's Blue Friday: Unmissable Deals for Underwater Photographers

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Bluewater announces the release of their Isotta Canon EOS R5 Mark II Underwater Housing

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Following on from the popularity of the Canon R5, the Canon R5 Mark II has already garnered major interest from all the leading underwater housing manufacturers, with

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Bluewater announces the release of their Nauticam Mid-range Focus Optimizer 1 (MFO-1)

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The Nauticam MFO-1 is a precision-engineered water optics lens designed to address the inherent challenges of mid-range macro photography. Think of it as a "focus fine-tuner" that allows you to make minute adjustments to your lens's focus position with unparalleled accuracy. Here's how it works:

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Bluewater announces their release of the Seacam Canon R5 Mark II Underwater Housing

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Since the release of Canon's much anticipated upgrade to the hugely popular Canon R5, namely the Canon R5 Mark II, underwater housing manufacturers have been hard at work getting out there versions to accomodate the camera underwater.

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Canon's True "Flagship" and a Big Upgrade

By Nirupam Nigam

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Review

Nirupam Nigam

Canon's True "Flagship" and a Big Upgrade

The Canon R5 has been arguably the most popular camera of the mirrorless age. After 4 years it was long overdue for an upgrade and the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is a significant one.

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Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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Canon SL3 Review: World's Smallest Underwater DSLR

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