Underwater Photography Masterclass

Underwater Photography Masterclass

by Alex Mustard (Author)

Synopsis

There is an astonishing world just waiting to be photographed underwater. With marine biologist Dr Alexander Mustard as your guide you can learn all you need to know to explore the amazing creatures and landscapes that lie beneath the surface. From information about diving equipment and cameras, to crucial advice on understanding and controlling light underwater, this book provides all the background you need before you take the plunge. Topics covered include wide-angle light, macro lighting, ambient light and macro techniques. All this is illustrated, of course, with stunning images of the weird and wonderful animals and sights he has encountered beneath the waves.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 192
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Ammonite Press
Published: 07 Apr 2016

ISBN 10: 1781452229
ISBN 13: 9781781452226
Book Overview: Stunning underwater images from award-winning photographer; Information on the equipment and skills you'll need before you start; ln-depth explanations to help you master lighting underwater.

Media Reviews
Classic and cutting edge techniques... are covered in detail by an author whose experience is clear on every page...Quite simply, there is no other underwater photography text in print that deals with as many ideas and techniques as this one. --Wetpixel
This book will be invaluable for anyone seriously interested in underwater photography and those who are fascinated with creatures of the deep. --Library Journal
Beautifully illustrated and packed with information, this book is the brainchild of Dr. Alex Mustard...undoubtedly the most popular underwater photographer we have seen for many years. --Divernet

The book is jam-packed full of stunning images from [Mustard's] worldwide travels from West Papua to the Egyptian sea. --The Daily Mail

The underwater photography community is going to benefit from [this book] for a long time to come. --Underwater Photography Magazine

Alex Mustard is the modern master of what he does, and willingly reveals to others, by way of escorted photo-safaris, how he does it...disguising his superb photos in this book as demonstrations of how to do it, or as inspiration to others to have a go themselves. --Undercurrent

It is full of mind-blowingly good images. As you then delve in more deeply, you find all the information you need to do just that - improve your photography. There is no doubt that this will be considered THE essential read for those who are just starting out in underwater photography all the way to the seasoned pros. --Scubaverse
Author Bio
Dr Alexander Mustard has worked as a full-time underwater photographer for the past 10 years. Previously, he worked as a marine biologist at the UK's National Oceanography Centre in Southampton. He has pioneered many techniques within unden/vater photography, which he shares through magazine articles, talks and workshops. His photographs have won many awards including, on five occasions, the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year. In 2013, Alex was named GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his image Night Moves.