Underwater Photography Masterclass
$33.99
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
7 April 2016
Summary
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. With the benefit of 30 years of experience taking underwater photographs, Alexander uses his wealth of knowledge to guide the reader in an authoritative yet accessible tone. All this is illustrated, of course, with stunning images of the weird and wonderful animals and sights he has encountered beneath the waves. AUTHOR: Dr Alexander Mustard has been taking underwater photographs for 30 years and 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 underwater 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. He has also won multiple categories in the British Wildlife Photography Awards. In 2013, Alex was named GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his image Night Moves.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781781452226 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1781452229 |
| Author: | Alex Mustard |
| Publisher: | GMC Publications |
| Imprint: | Ammonite Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 7 April 2016 |
| Weight: | 668g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 235mm |
Critics Review
“This book will be invaluable for anyone seriously interested in underwater photography and those who are fascinated with creatures of the deep.” – Library Journal
Underwater photography is fast becoming one of the most exciting genres in the medium, with improvements in aquatic gear making it possible to be truly creative when taking pictures in the planet’s oceans, seas and lakes. In Underwater Photography Masterclass, British underwater photographer and marine biologist Alex Mustard reveals how you can explore what lies beneath the water’s surface with your camera. With a focus on understanding and controlling light, Mustard offers in-depth technical advice, tips and ideas. With more than 30 years’ experience as a photographer, and a deep knowledge of marine life, Mustard is the ideal guide to help you take the plunge and discover the beauty and majesty of the underwater world.
* Outdoor Photography magazine *This book exceeded my expectations; I expect it will quickly become regarded as the definitive handbook for serious underwater photographers.
* Scuba magazine *Underwater Photography Masterclass. Published by Ammonite Press and priced at £19.99, the book spans 192 pages of superb imagery and insightful explanation. Best of all, it’s delivered in a clear, easy-to-understand style, making it perfect for beginners or those who want to push on in this exacting field.
* Photography News *Quite simply, there is no other underwater photography text in print that deals with as many ideas and techniques as this one.
* Wet Pixel *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.com *…marine biologist [and] underwater photographer 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. Instead of producing just a coffee table book of pictures, he is more didactic in his approach, disguising his superb photos in this book as demonstrations of how to do it, or as inspiration to others to have a go themselves. It’s a master class and it’s stuffed with information. … Unlike many how-to-do-it books, it’s not full of pretentious twaddle and demonstration pictures covered in arrows. He’s covered every aspect of the subject and filled its 190 well-designed pages with examples of exceptional underwater photography that any diver with a camera would wish to emulate. In fact, they could represent the modern day acme of any underwater photographer’s achievements. The copy is written in a friendly and easily understandable way, making it a good stand-alone read.
* Undercurrent magazine *Alex Mustard
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.
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