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This online book and magazine is a complete underwater photography tutorial full of u/w photography tips and techniques.

Our idea is simple – learn, shoot, explore.

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Honorable Mention Portrait

 

Honorable Mention, Portrait

Luc Rooman

"Turtle"  Shot in a lake near Antwerp, Belgium with Nikon D300s

 

Luc won his choice of $200 gift certificate with Bluewater Photo or Bluewater Travel!

 

The story:  This photo was taken in a lake near Antwerp. I knew the turtle was there but it's always hard to find them. I got lucky and found the turtle in shallow water and took a few shots – a moment later she disappeared.

Location:  A freshwater lake near Antwerp, Belgium

Camera:  Nikon D300s, Nikon 105mm lens, Hugyfot housing, dual Subtronic Pro 160 strobes

Settings:  f16, 1/125, ISO 100

 

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