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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 exist underwater. 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 guides the reader in an authoritative yet accessible tone, along with sharing many stunning images of the weird and wonderful animals and sights he has encountered beneath the waves.
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"Classic and cutting edge techniques… are covered in detail by an author whose experience is clear on every page…Quite simply, there is no other underwater photography text in print that deals with as many ideas and techniques as this one." —Wetpixel

"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…disguising his superb photos in this book as demonstrations of how to do it, or as inspiration to others to have a go themselves." —Undercurrent


"Beautifully illustrated and packed with information, this book is the brainchild of Dr. Alex Mustard…undoubtedly the most popular underwater photographer we have seen for many years." —Divernet


"The book is jam-packed full of stunning images from [Mustard’s] worldwide travels from West Papua to the Egyptian sea." —The Daily Mail


"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


"This book will be invaluable for anyone seriously interested in underwater photography and those who are fascinated with creatures of the deep." —Library Journal

"The underwater photography community is going to benefit from [this book] for a long time to come." —Underwater Photography Magazine

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Dr. Alex Mustard has been taking underwater photographs for 30 years and has been a full-time underwater photographer for the past 10 years. Previously, he worked as a marine biologist at the UK's National Oceanography Centre. 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ammonite Press (July 15, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1781452229
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1781452226
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.47 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches
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Transformed my underwater photography
This is *the* book if you want to go to the next level with underwater photography. Since purchasing this book I’ve gone on to practice practice practice Dr.Mustards lighting advise and techniques and have since won a few photo competitions now that I am empowered to tell stories with my images (and lighting!)
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Hawaii
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of Practical Advice, A Must-Read for Everyone but the World's Top UW Photographers (and even they might learn something)
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2016
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This is a thoughtfully written work, full of wonderful photos. World class photos. Alex obviously really knows his stuff, and relates it simply and elegantly. This is not a book full of theoretical details...it's full of practical how-to information. I've been shooting DSLRs for about 8 years now, and have learned a lot in reading through only the first fourth of the book. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this book offers a lot of great insights and information. For beginners, after reading, you'll want to attend a class to perfect the concepts relayed in the book. Highly recommended! I wish quite a few of the photos were printed larger...many of the photos' finer details are obviously lost in the printing.
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Darrell R. Styner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2018
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Love the format of a page or two per topic. These are bite-sized morsels of knowledge that will help you deal with the many very specific problems you face in underwater photography. Something about the format makes it much easier to recall how and why you'd use each particular technique. If you shoot underwater, just buy this book. You'll be happy you did.
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Peter C
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice about underwater photography
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2022
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I am in a zoom meeting with a female under
water photography from Indonesia. Her book is only available in Indonesia so I bought this one

Very good technical information and some very good pictures
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Arun M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019
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For anyone considering underwater photography at any level, this is a must have book. Clearly explained with visual examples of each setup and result.
Written by one of the worlds leading and most innovative underwater photographers for people of all levels.
A must have - buy it, you'l learn more than you know.
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Mark E. Vanderlinden
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the experienced shooter
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2016
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A very useful book for someone who has underwater photo experience. For the beginner it may be little daunting. To get the most out of the book you should be knowledgeable and have mastered the basics including actual in-water experience with UW cameras. My best advice would be to get the UW photography instruction book by Martin Edge and be reasonably familiar with that information and techniques contained in that book ( even though is is a little dated) and then progress to the Masterclass book. For me I learned some new techniques I haven't used or tried before and I have been shooting nearly 20 years beginning in the film era.
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Sharkhottub
5.0 out of 5 stars Transformed my underwater photography
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022
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This is *the* book if you want to go to the next level with underwater photography. Since purchasing this book I’ve gone on to practice practice practice Dr.Mustards lighting advise and techniques and have since won a few photo competitions now that I am empowered to tell stories with my images (and lighting!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Transformed my underwater photography
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022
This is *the* book if you want to go to the next level with underwater photography. Since purchasing this book I’ve gone on to practice practice practice Dr.Mustards lighting advise and techniques and have since won a few photo competitions now that I am empowered to tell stories with my images (and lighting!)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the small stuff!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
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Great book, now that I figured out how to download it to my computer. Not everyone is proficient with getting a book to read on the computer --- old school I guess. Great information I'm going to try it out tomorrow on a macro dive!!
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Eli of Sharpsburg
5.0 out of 5 stars Great photo technique book
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2019
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Author is obviously enthused about the topic of light. Great, easy to read format of 1-2 page subject topics that can be digested step by step. Great format, thought promoting information. Just wonderful!
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Beatriz Simoes Correa
5.0 out of 5 stars Fundamental para fotografia subaquática
Reviewed in Brazil on April 7, 2023
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Já havia comprado o formato digital, há 2 anos e lido algumas vezes, tal a importância e didática para o aprendizado e melhora em qualidade técnica para fotografar . Tornou-se meu livro de consultas frequentes antes de fazer fotos subaquáticas.Queria ter também o formato em papel.
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Enrico L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Un must have per i fotografi subacquei
Reviewed in Italy on March 12, 2021
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Il libro si presenta da solo, scritto da uno dei più noti fotografi subacquei a livello mondiale.
Se si può considerare un difetto (per me non lo è) è scritto solo in inglese e pertanto bisogna conoscere la lingua per apprezzarlo.
Sta poi all'estro del fotografo di mettersi in condizioni da poter sperimentare le tecniche illustrate o mescolarle per ottenere nuovi risultati fotografici
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Stefano
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever!
Reviewed in Mexico on February 1, 2020
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Best book ever!
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Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars très bon livre
Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2019
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beau, bon , très bien illustrer avec des informations que tous devrions prendre connaissance avant de plongée !
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Mick Glover
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for aspiring u/w photographers
Reviewed in Australia on February 15, 2024
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Well written, clear explanations and the author shares his considerable knowledge. Only wish I had come across this years earlier.
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