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Capturing Mandarin Fish: The Ultimate Underwate...

Mandarin fish are among the most stunning yet challenging subjects in underwater photography. These small, vividly colored fish engage in an enchanting but fleeting mating ritual that occurs at dusk,...

Underwater Reefscapes: A Photographer’s Guide

Reefscape photography may not be at the top of every underwater photographer's list, but it offers an excellent opportunity to add vibrant diversity and color to any photo portfolio. Capturing...

Rescue at Sea: Orca Saved in Crystal-Clear 4K

Dr. Ingrid Visser’s journey into the world of orcas began in 1992, fueled by a lifelong fascination with these powerful and intelligent marine mammals. Her dedication has not only contributed...

Mastering Ring-Flash Techniques for Underwater ...

A ring-flash or ring-strobe can be a surprisingly useful tool underwater. Whether you're working with a DSLR or a compact camera, incorporating a ring-flash into your underwater photography setup opens...

Intimate Moment with a Lethal Pair: The Blue-Ri...

My eyes followed the dive guide’s gaze toward the white sand between two rocks. I knew I was looking for a blue-ringed octopus, but didn’t see anything and inched a...

Canon G7X Meets Nauticam: A Seamless Underwater...

Nauticam has officially announced its new underwater housing for the Canon G7 X, a compact camera that offers high performance in a small form factor. Featuring a 20-megapixel 1-inch sensor,...

Coral Kingdoms and Creatures of Kenya

Just hours ago, our Boeing 777-300 touched down at Los Angeles International Airport, producing small puffs of smoke as the tires hit the runway after my longest flight to date—16...

Micro Four-Thirds Lens Guide for Underwater Pho...

The Panasonic 8mm fisheye lens is a highly recommended wide-angle option for underwater photography. With a full 180-degree angle of view and an extremely short minimum focus distance, this lens...

Power and Precision: Kraken Video Lighting Systems

Underwater video lighting has advanced significantly in recent years. As the demands of underwater videographers and photographers grow, technology has kept pace, delivering innovations that would have been unthinkable a...

Dive Deep: Using the Canon G11 & G12 for Stunni...

When you begin your retirement on a Caribbean island, old friends are bound to visit. Two of my longtime diving buddies from the United States recently made the trip, bringing...

Lens Below Sea: Exploring Tulamben Through the ...

Situated on the northeastern edge of Bali, Indonesia, the small fishing village of Tulamben has gained global recognition as a premier dive destination. This isn’t a typical tourist spot—almost everyone...

Fix the Frame: Lightroom Lens Correction Demyst...

Lightroom 3 introduces several powerful tools for photographers, and among the most valuable for underwater shooters is the lens correction panel. Underwater photography often involves the use of ultra-wide rectilinear...

Close Encounter: Shark Makes Off with Diver’s C...

In the vast underwater expanse of the Bahamas, one location has become almost mythical among divers—Tiger Beach. Known for its unusually clear water, shallow depth, and dependable shark encounters, this...

Refining Image Tones Using Lightroom’s Histogra...

Make your images pop by fine-tuning their tonal range with this quick Lightroom editing technique. In this article, I’ll share a practical method I use to adjust the tonal range...

Patterns and Habits of Ocean Creatures

Patience and research are two of the most critical tools in the arsenal of any successful underwater photographer. Whether capturing split-second marine behaviors or understanding the complex rituals of marine...