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Martin Edge (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 24 Oct 2009 | ISBN-10: 0240521641 | ISBN-13: 978-0240521640 | Edition: 4
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.

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  • Paperback: 536 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 4 edition (24 Oct 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240521641
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240521640
  • Product Dimensions: 18.9 x 3.3 x 24.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 20,886 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Packed with beautiful images and an easy-to read style, this book is both educational and inspirational."

Scuba Diving Magazine

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

 

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is where the journey begins. 11 July 2011
By Ned Middleton HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER
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It is the many photographs I have seen taken by this man which make me realise I still have a long way to go as far as mastering the art of underwater photography is concerned.

Time was when every newly trained scuba diver would talk about the diving facility they are going to open now that they have learned to dive. Not so any more. Today, they are more conscious of the underwater environment and are keen to progress on to underwater photography. Well this is where that journey towards taking successful pictures begins. Martin Edge has mastered the art of underwater photography and has that indefinable knack of being able to teach others what he knows - and very successfully indeed.

So, if you are contemplating buying your first underwater camera - or if you have already done so, then get a copy of this book and do 2 things. Firstly, read it. Then wait a week and read it again! My own photographs were first published in 1974 and my first underwater pictures in 1979. Right now, my work has appeared every single month for the past 7 years. Yet I have still learned a lot from this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great experience 12 Mar 2013
By Fozzy
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A really good book full of useful information. Some beautiful photos also. I liked that he covers basic compacts to more advanced stuff.
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5.0 out of 5 stars underwater photographer book 12 Jan 2013
By sid
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really easy to understand and very practical too. bought this as a gift for a budding underwater photographer family member. she seemed happy with it.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Some good tips well explained 25 April 2013
By Paul Jones
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I can't compare this to other underwater photography books as this is the only one I've read! But I did find it a little out of date in places, given that it is the fourth edition. Further, the initial review that caught my attention, and hence my purchase, was that a Work Flow for pictures using Lightroom was included. I was a little disappointed with that chapter, but that may simply because I was expecting too much - for me there was essentially no new information on that topic. With bringing in additional experts to write on certain fields, also gives the book a slightly disjointed feel. But otherwise, key techniques are explained and illustrated well, and there was certainly much in there I found beneficial.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best UW photography book. A must have! 5 Jun 2010
By I. Garcia-Legaz Ponce
Format:Paperback
I have read many times the second and third editions, and having them at your bookshelf makes you ask yourself if buying the fourth edition would be worth.
But comming from Martin, that question has a clear answer: GET IT!.
I was waiting for the Spanish translation but could not wait. I have gone through it and it's clearly not disapointing.
A few reasons for previous editions owners:
* Martin gives this time clear directions on what he does. Always preceed by a warning "This is what I do, may be it's not the standard way, but it's my way". And clearly many (or all) suggestions make sense.
* The book brings Alex Mustard's work. It looks their collaboration in organizing trips, and wetpixel's posts it's not the only thing they share.
* There are clearer directions on how to improve your pictures on your computer.

For first time potential readers, some points:
* If you have not read any book from Martin, then you are really new in UW Photography. Get It!
* Read it
* Re-Read it
* Re-Read it, and wait until next Martin's edition.

Enjoy it as much as I've done!
Nacho
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas present greatfully recieved 27 Dec 2010
By rosemary_ella
Format:Paperback
Great detail and also accompanying pictures of equipment and examples of what you can expect from different lenses etc. I bought this as a present for my other half who is a professional photographer and dive master, he wants to branch out into more professional underwater photography and this is a detailed guide that will compliment both his knowledge and equipment as well as giving him ideas of what to get next. As a man who prefers Canon, he was pleased to see both Canon and Nikon camera equipment in the book as sometimes books can favour one or the other which would have been disappointing. Overall, this was a great buy and will be greatly utilized.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Guild to underwater photography from Martin Edge 13 Nov 2011
By T. Ward
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This must be amongst the best books on the subject. I works as a comprehensive reference and is well worth reading from chapter one to the end. As a land photographer, this book has already saved me from spending money on the wrong kit and given me a structured path to becoming a good underwater photographer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing 30 May 2010
By Jonboy
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This book makes the process of underwater photography straight forward and relatively simple . Just need to put into practice the techniques I learnt from the book.
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