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Amok Island: A Minimalist’s View of the Natural...

Amok Island, a visual storyteller with a deep fascination for marine ecosystems, has made a name for himself through large-scale murals that often depict sea creatures. Born in Amsterdam in...

Essential Techniques for Capturing Dive Models

There is an old saying that goes, “Never work with animals or children due to their unpredictable nature,” but the actor W.C. Fields, who coined this phrase, likely never attempted...

Dive-Ready Gear: Canon G9 Underwater Housing Es...

The Canon G9 is a compact digital camera equipped with a 12.1-megapixel sensor, full manual controls, RAW image format, and a 35-210mm zoom lens. It also features a hot shoe...

Ocean Art 2013: A Tribute to the Wonders of the...

The 2013 Ocean Art Photo Competition marked one of the most highly anticipated global underwater photography events of its time. Designed to celebrate the talent and vision of underwater photographers,...

Explore the Reef Anew: Fresh ID Book Hits the S...

The release of Nudibranchs of the Coral Triangle marks a significant moment for marine enthusiasts, divers, and underwater photographers. As the third title in the Critter Academy series, this field...

Beyond Boundaries: Felix Beck’s Impact on Conte...

Felix Beck’s journey into the visual arts began far from the ocean’s depths. Originally trained as a biostatistician in Germany, his early career path was rooted in data, numbers, and...

Revolutionizing Editing: Nikon’s New RAW Softwa...

Nikon's release of Capture NX-D marks a significant step forward in the world of digital photo editing. With the beta version now publicly available, photographers and image editors are being...

Réunion Island: A Diver’s Paradise

Réunion Island is a hidden gem nestled in the Indian Ocean, approximately 530 miles east of Madagascar. Though it is part of France, its culture, geography, and marine offerings are...

Framing Silence: The Visual Poetry of Douglas H...

Douglas Hoffman begins each underwater photography session with a mindset shaped by both excitement and discipline. As an experienced diver and photographer, he understands that no two dives are the...

Ocean Art 2024: Marine Visions

The Ocean Art 2024 Photo Competition is one of the most prestigious international contests celebrating artistic excellence in ocean-themed photography. With over $60,000 in prizes sponsored by global leaders in...

Adobe Releases Lightroom 3.6 and Camera Raw 6.6...

Adobe has released final updates for Lightroom 3.6 and Camera Raw 6.6. These software revisions are accessible through Adobe’s internal update mechanisms in Photoshop CS5 and Lightroom 3. Both updates...

Power Play: Evaluating Size in Battery and Char...

Rechargeable batteries are essential in underwater photography. Your camera, strobes, focus lights, and dive lights all rely on them. These batteries come in both proprietary and standard formats. Proprietary batteries...

Brilliant Ocean Images Without Using a Strobe

Many underwater photographers using compact cameras often express frustration with the quality of their images and begin to consider purchasing an external strobe. However, if you're not achieving satisfying results...

Your Guide to the Sea & Sea YS-D3 Lighting System

Lighting is the lifeblood of underwater photography. As depth increases, natural light fades, stripping scenes of their color and vibrancy. The Sea & Sea YS-D3 strobe is designed to reintroduce...

Ocean in Crisis: Your Role in Ending Plastic Po...

The issue of marine plastic pollution is not new, but its visibility and severity have grown exponentially in recent years. Once a quiet environmental concern, it is now a global...