The Underwater Photographer

by EDGE

• ISBN13: 9780240515816
• ISBN10: 0240515811
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

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

Table of Contents

Preface	vii	(2)
Introduction	ix	(2)
Acknowledgements	xi	(2)
Photographic Information	xiii
Part 1: Basic Techniques	1	(36)
1 The Basics	3	(4)
2 Macro -- the Easiest Way to Start	7	(6)
3 Close-up Photography	13	(6)
4 Wide-angle Photography	19	(5)
5 Balanced Light	24	(5)
6 Close Focus Wide Angles	29	(8)
Part 2: The TC System	37	(68)
7 How to Use the TC System	39	(2)
8 Concentration	41	(2)
9 Subject Selection and Potential	43	(8)
10 Approach	51	(7)
11 Lighting	58	(17)
12 Composition	75	(9)
13 Visualisation	84	(4)
14 Patience	88	(3)
15 Peak of the Action	91	(7)
16 Evaluation	98	(7)
Part 3: Putting it All into Practice	105	(86)
17 Fun with Fisheyes	107	(6)
18 Fisheye and Flash	113	(7)
19 Photographing Shipwrecks	120	(10)
20 Photographing Divers	130	(8)
21 Photographing Fish	138	(9)
22 Photographing Schooling Fish	147	(6)
23 Dual Lighting -- Macro and Close-up	153	(7)
24 A Ring of Light	160	(7)
25 Blue-Water Macro Techniques	167	(4)
26 The Underwater Photographer at Night	171	(5)
27 Abstract Images	176	(10)
28 Photographs for Competitions	186	(5)
Part 4: Equipment	191	(32)
29 Building a Nikonos Camera System	193	(11)
30 Building an Auto Focus System	204	(5)
31 Using a Single Lens Reflex Camera Under Water	209	(9)
32 The Underwater Photographer and Digital Imaging	218	(5)
Equipment Suppliers and Useful Addresses	223	(2)
Glossary	225	(7)
Index	232