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Epic Photo Destinations: Solomon Islands
Our third epic photo destination is the Solomon Islands. The bar is set very high for these underwater photo destinations, […]
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Made in Puget Sound
Seven years ago, if someone had asked me to discuss the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, ISO and metering, or […]
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Five DSLR Life-hacks for Great Macro Photography
If you are new to underwater photography, chances are you are starting to discover the wonderful world of tiny critters […]
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2015 Ocean Art Contest Winners
Quick Links to All Categories Wide-AngleMacroCold WaterPortraitMarine Life BehaviorNovice DSLRMirrorless MacroMirrorless BehaviorMirrorless Wide-AngleCompact MacroCompact BehaviorCompact Wide-AngleNudibranchsSuperMacroPool / Conceptual Congratulations […]
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The Sand Tiger Sharks of North Carolina
“North Carolina?!?! Really? I had no idea!” I am still surprised how often I hear that reaction from fellow […]
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Ocean Art Photo Competition 2015 Judges Comments
The Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition is one of the most prestigious u/w photo contests in the world, attracting a […]
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Color Filters vs. Post-Processing
Color filters and post-processing are the subject of many conversations with underwater photographers. Which is better? Does it matter if […]
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Epic Photo Destinations: French Polynesia
This photo essay explores the underwater world of our second epic photo destination. Our list of top 5 destinations, selected […]
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Environmental Message Behind Darwin’s Dream Film
Every day we’re bombarded with underwater photos and videos, but it takes something a little different, something a little special, […]
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Shooting from the Hip
Shooting from the hip is a technique where one pulls the trigger without looking directly through the camera viewfinder. So […]
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One-Click Editing with Vivid-Pix
Photo editing can take all the time you’re willing to put into it. Or it can be as simple as […]
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Nikon D800 & D810 underwater settings
The Nikon D800 and D810 have the capability to take amazing underwater photos, if the settings, composition, and lighting all […]
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Inside Look: Gear for Shooting Models in Pools
Shooting models in a pool is quite a bit different than the underwater nature photography that most of the readers […]
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Wide Angle Tutorial on the Oil Rigs
The Southern California Oil Rigs have long been a hidden gem for California’s underwater photographers, but the word is slowly […]
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Capturing Fast Ocean Action
Let’s face it – we humans are pathetically slow in the water. Even Michael Phelps’ top speed of 4.4 mph […]
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Silky Sharks of Malpelo Island
Located in the tropical region of Eastern Pacific, three hundred miles due West of the Colombian coast, the Island of Malpelo […]
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Epic Photo Destinations: Raja Ampat
Underwater photographers are a unique group of divers, with the majority actively traveling the world in search of new dive […]
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How to Improve your Fish Portraits
A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is […]
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Shooting Great Portraits of Sharks
There are a lot of opportunities to photograph sharks in the world, but getting a shot unlike others can be […]
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Never Leave Your Macro Gear at Home
At 96 feet I crept sideways to the incoming current, completely prone against the rubble bottom. Like a starfish, I […]
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Underwater Photo Journey Through La Paz
Baja California is a special place. A place where the still mornings and vibrant evening colors contrast with unparalleled underwater experiences […]
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Photographing Crocs: Behind the Scenes
About a year ago, I started seeing pictures of saltwater crocodiles pop up every once in a while on social […]
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10 Dive Sites you Must See in the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is a hidden gem in the South Pacific. Still relatively new to tourism, it sees far fewer visitors […]
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Ultimate Guide to Snoot Photography
Its been said many times before that lighting is everything in underwater photography. Lighting is without a doubt a prime […]
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