Book description
Underwater photography is a fascinating pursuit for those who aspire to capture the magical world found within our oceans and bring it to the surface. In this book, award-winning photographer Tobias Friedrich teaches us how to create stunning underwater images, covering everything from the equipment needed, to creating powerful compositions, to processing the final image. He uses case studies to show how his own images were created, and provides detailed explanations for specific techniques that can be applied to your very next dive.
The text is supported by images from some of the most beautiful diving areas on Earth. Also included are countless tips and tricks for the beginner and intermediate photographer.
Topics include:
- Choosing the right equipment
- Composing your images
- Wide-angle photography
- Macro photography
- Image editing
- Case studies
- Diagrams of shooting positions
The abundance of breathtaking underwater images contained in this book is sure to inspire you to plan your next dive.
Foreword by Ernie Brooks.
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Foreword by Ernie Brooks
- Introduction
- 1 Equipment
- 2 The Basics
- 3 Composition
- Guest Photographers Gallery
-
4 Wide-Angle Photography
- 4.1 Lenses
- 4.2 Exposure
- 4.3 Using Flash
- 4.4 Finding Subjects
- 4.5 Shooting Distance
- 4.6 Getting Close
- 4.7 Wrecks
- 4.8 Split Waterline Photos
- 4.9 Large Sea Life
- 4.10 Reefs
- 4.11 Close Range, Wide Angle
- 4.12 Backlight
- 4.13 Models
- 4.14 Motion Blur
- 4.15 Recording Video
- Case Study 5: Communal Living
- Case Study 6: Dive by Night
- 5 Macro Photography
- 6 Image Editing
- 7 Appendix
Product information
- Title: Underwater Photography
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2014
- Publisher(s): Rocky Nook
- ISBN: 9781492015680
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