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The Underwater Photographer, Fourth Edition

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I have read most of the popular books on the subject but I found this book compelling. The author does not waste time dronning on and on about all the different kinds of equipment. He concentrates on the mind and the eye....the heart and the sole (his words not mine) and he does just that. For once Martin Edge discusses all the tricksof the trade about how particular shots are obtained. He discloses the number of shots that he got wrong before the one that he was pleased with. There are chapters on Patience, Concentration, and Subject Selection. What I most enjoyed about the book was the section on the TC System, It means Think and Consider and it is a concept that he encourages all underwater photographers to do underwater before they press the shutter. The images are stunning and its a book I could read over and over again. I strongly recomend this book to any underwater photographer. It will, I am sure, improve their underwater photography.

It is the many photographs I have seen taken by this man which make me realise I still have a long way to go as far as mastering the art of underwater photography is concerned.

Time was when every newly trained scuba diver would talk about the diving facility they are going to open now that they have learned to dive. Not so any more. Today, they are more conscious of the underwater environment and are keen to progress on to underwater photography. Well this is where that journey towards taking successful pictures begins. Martin Edge has mastered the art of underwater photography and has that indefinable knack of being able to teach others what he knows - and very successfully indeed.

So, if you are contemplating buying your first underwater camera - or if you have already done so, then get a copy of this book and do 2 things. Firstly, read it. Then wait a week and read it again! My own photographs were first published in 1974 and my first underwater pictures in 1979. Right now, my work has appeared every single month for the past 7 years. Yet I have still learned a lot from this book.

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Since I read the third edition of this book six times, I bought the fourth with some reservations, thinking only a little would be new. I was dead wrong! The book has been entirely re-written and is -- once again to Martin Edge's credit -- simply the best book I have ever read on my passion, underwater photography. So if you've liked the third edition, get the fourth. You'll love it.

Martin's book is an excellent read for all levels of photographers. Rather than concentrating on the technical workings of the camera, which numerous books do, this book is about taking pictures - choosing subjects, planning composition and generally thinking about what you are doing (his TC system - "think and consider"). My u/w results improved 1000 fold as a result (and, I have to admit, having been on his course and his 1997 expedition to Sipadan!). Should give something to u/w photographers at all levels.

Martin Edge provides a comprehensive introduction to underwater photography. He covers everything from camera basics to handling the distractions of being underwater to lighting. I thought his balance of content was excellent. The many color photograph examples were also very useful in understanding each element. A must buy for new U/W photographers.

There is so much useful information in this book. Great for somebody just starting out. I thoroughly enjoyed the book

I am new to underwater photography and recently bought a camera. Now that I had the camera, I needed to know how to use it to its best advantage and bought the Kindle edition so I could read it on my iPad. I have not finished the book yet and have no doubt that it is the definitive book on the subject, but I am so disappointed by all of the typos and misspellings. When I read a book that no one took the time to edit properly, it loses some of its credibility and a lot of its pleasure.

Really like the book. I have a DSLR camera and love to take pictures but really didn't understand some of the components involved like aperature, F stops etc. This book starts out by explaining all of those things and then applying it to underwater photography. It's a great book to read slowly and then go and practice what they are talking about to better understand and see how these things affect your pictures. I am looking forward to using this knowlege in my trip to Belize to take pics of the reef and things I find there. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more how to take better pictures not only above the water but especially below since the conditions are ever changing.

This book was recomended to me by a professional U/W photographer and i must agree that is very informative and a great tool for pursuing this task.

Nice publication which covers all the key elements of UW photography is very current. Current digital SLR equipment and strobes are covered, as well as software Lightroom 2, Aperture, etc..).