The Ocean
October 19, 2009 by admin
Filed under Deep Sea Diving
Spoof natural history documentary about fish. Me and Jim once script-edited a natural history TV series and we love how overblown the voiceovers usually get when venturing underwater. . .
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The Essential Underwater Photography Manual: A Guide to Creative Techniques and Essential Equipment
July 12, 2009 by admin
Filed under Underwater Photography Equipment
Product DescriptionMore and more people discover diving, and the wonders of the undersea world, with every passing summer. Divers are stunned by the beauty they see—but how can they capture it? The Essential Underwater Photography Manual shows and tells them how. In this beautifully illustrated, practical guide, underwater photography gurus Larry and Denise Tackett draw on their years of experience to share everything a diver needs to know to take great photographs of life beneath the sea. Along with information on choosing equipment, the book discusses lighting, composition, and macrophotography, all in simple, straightforward language. With practical exercises, reassuring advice, illuminating anecdotes, and, of course, awe-inspiring photographs, The Essential Underwater Photography Manual is the one book to get before you get wet.
About the AuthorLarry and Denise Tackett, professional photographers specializing in underwater and terrestrial natural history and nature subjects, have published work in National Geographic and BBC Wildlife, and in their previous book, Reef Life. They live in rural West Virginia.