The Underwater Photographer, Third Edition: Digital and Traditional Techniques
- ISBN13: 9780240519883
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
A superb hand-on manual containing a wealth of underwater tips, hints and advice - all beautifully illustrated with brand new, full colour images.
Martin Edge, a leading authority on underwater photography, will help you capture stunning effects using his popular 'think and consider' system - offering a heightened awareness and understanding of the subject matter, lighting and environment to take the perfect picture. Practical examples take you step-by-step through the basic techniaques from photographing shipwrecks, divers, marine life and abstract images to taking photographs at night and 'dual lighting'.
In 1999 the late Jim Church, guru of underwater photography, said: 'As a member of the new generation of underwater photography writers, [Martin has] set a standard that will only be surpassed when [he writes] a third edition.' Here it is, we hope you enjoy it.
* Learn 'how that shot was taken' with practical case studies
* Beautifully illustrated throughout with inspirational full colour underwater images
* Covers the highly respected philosophy of the 'Think & Consider' System
The Underwater Photographer, Third Edition: Digital and Traditional Techniques
November 30th, 2009 - 21:00
this book did nothing for me, because amazon have never given me the chance to read it as it has taken 5 weeks to deliver it, tip from me, dont ask for a review untill you have actually delivered the goods.sorry amazon, my new name for you is”amazed-its-gone” because you dont seemed to be able to deliver the service in the right order!!!
happy new year!! only because i live in hope that i might get my book by then.
Rating: 1 / 5
November 30th, 2009 - 23:01
This would have to be one of the best presented books I’ve seen. A really complete work, covering everything from basic principals of imaging, through to digital darkroom techniques. Practical tips and tricks, and nice personal touch commentary. Currently my favourite book on UW photography.
Rating: 5 / 5
November 30th, 2009 - 23:42
The book has beautiful illustrations and is easy reading. Underwater photography is covered in detail. Plenty of how to information. The book is worth reading twice and using for reference.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 1st, 2009 - 01:02
This review relates to the Third edition of this book (published in 2007) and was submitted to Amazon.com on 6 March 2008. I do not understand why Amazon.com are showing the date of this review as February 2005!
I have just had the privilege of spending a full day with Martin Edge brushing up on my own photographic skills and learning a great deal more besides. I found him to be a man with considerable patience who pays a great deal of attention to detail. I mention this because those two attributes are reproduced in this outstanding book.
To put it another way, Martin Edge not only understands underwater photography like nobody else I have ever met, he also able to put his knowledge and skills into writing in a manner where we are all able to learn.
In this Third edition of his most successful book, Martin covers the latest techniques for digital equipment. If, like me, you were hoping to get at least another season out of your infallible 35mm film cameras and you trusty housing – forget it. Digital is here to stay and the age of film processing has all but disappeared.
In addition to the equipment, this entire process also requires complete retraining and the re-learning of old skills and this book is where that journey continues.
My honest advice to anyone who has an underwater digital camera system is to read this book and then wait a week and read it again! If, on the other hand, you are at a stage where you are thinking of “going digital” then do exactly the same before buying that all-important equipment. In both cases you will have learned a great deal and, like me, will be better off for having done so.
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Rating: 5 / 5
December 1st, 2009 - 02:35
Martin Edge provides a comprehensive introduction to underwater photography. He covers everything from camera basics to handling the distractions of being underwater to lighting. I thought his balance of content was excellent. The many color photograph examples were also very useful in understanding each element. A must buy for new U/W photographers.
Rating: 4 / 5