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Swimming with Crocodiles in Banco Chinchorro
Originally, the thought of getting in the water with a crocodile scared the daylights out of me. But now that […]
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Diving Nusa Penida, Bali
The islands of Nusa Penida and Lembongan, just off Bali, are one of those magical places where large waves pound […]
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An Unforgettable Octopus Encounter
I spent a few days diving in the clear, temperamental waters of Nusa Penida, Bali*. The main draws to Nusa Penida […]
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Plastic Pollution: What You Can Do to Save Our Oceans
Plastic pollution enters the Caribbean Sea on the shores of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – only a few miles to […]
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GoPro Macro Underwater Video: A Beginner’s Guide
Note from the Editor-in-Chief: A Gopro is more versatile than one might think for underwater video, considering the size and […]
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Sony a6400 Underwater Video
When I first entered the chilly waters of Whidbey Island, Washington, Sony a6400 in hand, I had one mission above […]
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Preparing Photos For Print
Ever wonder what your digital image would look like as a print? Have you ever been unhappy with a print […]
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Removing Backscatter with Photoshop’s Content Aware Tool
Removing particles (i.e., backscatter) from your underwater image can seem like a daunting task. Luckily, we have a variety of […]
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Vortex: The Full Ride
Aerial shot of the Socorro Vortex and a manta by Ana Paula Álvarez Keep what has never happened before present […]
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ProRes RAW Now Possible with Nikon Z6/Z7
Full-frame mirrorless. We cannot overemphasize how much of a game changer this format really is. As testified by Sony, Canon, […]
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Cephalopods of Okinawa, Japan
Editor’s note: The Sony RX100 V is a very popular compact camera for underwater photography, with excellent performance and image […]
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Coral Reefs Now More Resistant to Ocean Warming than a Decade Ago
Reef Check Diver collects data on coral bleaching and other ecosystem health indicators along a transect. Climate change and […]
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Making Underwater Photography Simple with the TG-5
Editor’s note: The Olympus TG-5 is one of the best value compact cameras out there, with its microscope mode allowing […]
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Socorro 2019 Trip Recap
Our Socorro trip during March 2019 exceeded all of our expectations. Sharks were out in large numbers, and came closer […]
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Lightroom Tutorial: Time-Saving Tips for Managing Photos
Culling and managing photos is easily one of the most painful and time-consuming parts of my post-processing workflow, and I […]
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Duncan Murrell: The Story of a Whaleman and his Kayak
Humpback whale Bubble Feeding Behavior in Alaska, by Duncan Murrell I first heard of Duncan Murrell while organizing our yearly […]
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Top Underwater Cameras for Kids
As with everything else, the future of underwater photography rests on the backs of our youth. Young people have an […]
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A Memorable Courting Ray Ballet
A Note From the Editor: Duncan Murrell has wowed the world with his photography for decades. Most recently his graceful […]
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Wolf Eels: A Face Only a Mother Could Love
There are a lot of ugly fish in the sea. Which one is the ugliest? Well, it’s really hard to […]
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Beyond the Resorts: Diving in the Dominican Republic
Situated in the between the rugged Atlantic Ocean and the placid Caribbean Sea, the Dominican Republic is as diverse and […]
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La Paz Through a Mollusk Photographer’s Lens
Editor’s Note: Charles Rawlings is a respected mollusk specialist who has published two books with his underwater photography. You can […]
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Pushing the Limits of Macro with a Compact Camera
I started diving 20 years ago while on holiday in the Dominican Republic, and fell in love with it immediately. […]
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Top Ten Tips for Nice Underwater Bokeh
One of the most frequent questions I hear from new photographers is “how do I get blurry backgrounds in my […]
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Lightroom Tutorial: Custom White Balance
Custom White Balance is an important tool for every underwater photographer when using Lightroom. It does not take very long, […]
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