The Essential Underwater Photography Manual: A Guide to Creative Techniques and Essential Equipment - Softcover

Tackett, Larry; Tackett, Denise Nielsen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 2880467373 ISBN 13: 9782880467371

Publisher: Rotovision, 2005

Synopsis

Diving is a popular hobby that attracts more enthusiasts every year, and many divers are keen to record the wonders they see underwater. In this beautifully illustrated, practical guide, underwater photography gurus Larry and Denise Tackett draw on their years of experience and learning to share everything the snorkeller and diver needs to know to capture the beautiful diversity of life beneath the sea. Underwater includes essential advice on choosing the right equipment, and in straightforward language discusses lighting, creative composition, making the most of a subject and macrophotography, showing how the basic principles of photography change when shooting underwater. Underwater includes practical exercises, reassuring advice, illuminating anecdote, and, of course, awe-inspiring photographs. Perfect for those new to underwater photography, it also offers both inspiration and up-to-date new techniques for the more advanced.

About this title

About the Author

Larry and Denise Tackett are professional photographers specializing in underwater and terrestrial natural history and travel subjects, whose images have appeared in major magazines such as BBC Wildlife and National Geographic. They teach, lead seminars and run dive trips internationally, and are the authors of Reef Life (TFH Publications). They live in rural West Virginia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rotovision
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2880467373
• ISBN 13: 9782880467371
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176