Interview with Theresa Guise and Peter de Maagt on photographing blue whales in Sri Lanka
By Robert Bailey

Blue Whales in Sri Lanka with Theresa Guise and Peter de Maagt

Blue Whales in Sri Lanka with Theresa Guise and Peter de Maagt
Robert Bailey
Interview with Theresa Guise and Peter de Maagt on photographing blue whales in Sri Lanka

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert has worked professionally on commercial television sets doing production photography, shot modern dance for the art department at the University of Calgary, and has worked in a freelance capacity shooting a variety of subjects. Rob worked as a NAUI scuba instructor, and then instructor trainer for the University of Calgary from 1993-1999. He is still an avid diver, and never dives without a camera. 


He moved to Europe in the late 1990s and now resides in the UK. 

 

Robert has enjoyed success in both national and international underwater photography competitions over the years. As a result his images have been published in national magazines, books, scientific publications, and newspapers in the UK. He’s an active committee member for the British Society of Underwater Photographers (BSoUP), and the website administrator for the Bristol Underwater Photography Group (BUPG). He’s written several articles for national dive magazines, and often gives presentations on his own underwater photography and photographic technique for photographic clubs in the UK. 

 

Robert worked as a technical specialist, and then technical account manager in the IT industry for many years, and now works part time as a photographer, and full time as editor for the Underwater Photography Guide. 

 

You can see more of Robert's work at www.robertbaileyphotography.com

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Winning Images from a special Ocean Art "Safe Under the Sea" Underwater Photo Contest

Ocean Art Safe Under The Sea Winners

Ocean Art Safe Under The Sea Winners
Winning Images from a special Ocean Art "Safe Under the Sea" Underwater Photo Contest

First of all, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the amazing underwater photographers that participated in this special underwater photo competition, and all the generous sponsors who made the competition possible. Ocean Art "Safe Under the Sea" has been a great way to bring people from around the world together to dust off old hard drives, share the beauty of our oceans, and help aid the WHO and CDC Foundation in their fight to improve the health of the planet and its people.

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Tips on shooting Pygmy Seahorse
By Mark Hatter

Photographing Pygmy Seahorses

Photographing Pygmy Seahorses
Mark Hatter
Tips on shooting Pygmy Seahorse

In the world of underwater macro photography, few subjects are so perfectly suited for spectacular one-to-one macro image capture than the venerable pygmy seahorse.  These are tiny animals.  The largest species measure a mere 3/4” with the smallest measuring an astounding 1/4” as full-sized adults.

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The Nikon Z5 full-frame mirrorless camera is the newest, most affordable entry level full-frame camera on the market with 24.3MP of resolution!
By Nirupam Nigam

Nikon Z5: Initial Thoughts & Review

Nikon Z5: Initial Thoughts & Review
Nirupam Nigam
The Nikon Z5 full-frame mirrorless camera is the newest, most affordable entry level full-frame camera on the market with 24.3MP of resolution!

In the heart of the full-frame mirrorless camera arms race, entry level cameras are increasingly overlooked. But for an underwater photographer looking for their first full-frame underwater camera, mirrorless technology is the way to go -  with benefits like edge to edge focusing points, great live-view autofocus systems, and quicker shooting speeds. The Nikon Z5 is Nikon's first entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera packed with great features at a very affordable price.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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Select Deals Through July 7th: Bluewater Photo is have a HUGE SALE on underwater photo and video gear sale with amazing deals up to 42% off - Nauticam, Kraken, Aquatica, Light & Motion, Big Blue, and more!
By Nirupam Nigam

Amazing Underwater Photo and Video Gear Sale!

Bluewater's Huge Underwater Photo and Video Gear Sale!
Nirupam Nigam
Select Deals Through July 7th: Bluewater Photo is have a HUGE SALE on underwater photo and video gear sale with amazing deals up to 42% off - Nauticam, Kraken, Aquatica, Light & Motion, Big Blue, and more!

SELECT ITEMS ON SALE THROUGH JULY 7th!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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The Sea & Sea YS-D3 strobe features a redesigned, even beam, lightning-quick recycle times, a guide number of 33, and multiple new accessories
By Nirupam Nigam

Sea & Sea YS-D3 Strobe Review

Sea & Sea YS-D3 Strobe Review
Nirupam Nigam
The Sea & Sea YS-D3 strobe features a redesigned, even beam, lightning-quick recycle times, a guide number of 33, and multiple new accessories

Underwater photography is all about lighting. Artificial light, often in the form of a strobe, is paramount in an artform where nature removes colors and light at depth. The Sea & Sea YS-D3 is an underwater strobe that can bring back the light and color you need to make your images pop.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is the top micro four thirds camera for underwater photography, similar to the Mark II
By Nirupam Nigam

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Review
Nirupam Nigam
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is the top micro four thirds camera for underwater photography, similar to the Mark II

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is the newest top-shelf micro four thirds camera on the market as of 2020. Although it proves to be similar to the Mark II, it's the best option out there for underwater photographers looking to use high quality Olympus and Panasonic glass on the highest quality body.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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This awesome giveaway ends June 19th, 2020! Enter Now!
By UWPG News

Win a GoPro and a Month of Free Live Classes at Bluewater University

Win a GoPro and a Month of Free Live Classes at Bluewater University
UWPG News
This awesome giveaway ends June 19th, 2020! Enter Now!

Bluewater University is excited to announce our first giveaway to kick off our launch! The winner will receive a brand new GoPro Hero 8 as well as one month of FREE classes on Bluewater University!!!! We have been adding highly qualified instructors and courses on our website, and the winner will be able to learn from all of them!

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The Nikon D780 is a revolutionary new full-frame DSLR with phase detect live view AF, AF tracking, 12 fps burst shooting, and 4K video
By Jenna Szerlag and Nirupam Nigam

Nikon D780 Review

Nikon D780 Review
Jenna Szerlag and Nirupam Nigam
The Nikon D780 is a revolutionary new full-frame DSLR with phase detect live view AF, AF tracking, 12 fps burst shooting, and 4K video

The Nikon D780 is a testament to the photographic community's continued love of DSLR cameras. But Nikon took DSLR cameras one step further with this new release. The Nikon D780 is particularly exciting because the camera represents an elegant hybridization of mirrorless and DSLR technology. This is evident in the D780's new phase-detect AF system in live view that is capable of autofocus tracking.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

As a long-time Hawaii resident, Jenna moved to Maui in 2002 to pursue her interest in diving. Discovering the beauty of the islands and the desire to show it to the world led Jenna into her passion for nature photography. She pursued her education by attending hands-on workshops and conferences with respected educators mastering the camera topside before taking her photography underwater.  

Jenna is a certified Hawaii Marine Naturalist and enjoys travel and adventure. Her images have been published in Forbes Magazine, Travel and Leisure, calendars and several other publications. She has been a professional contributor for Pacific Stock since 2012, the largest worldwide curated stock photography agency exclusive to the Hawaii and Asia Pacific Regions. You can find her images at www.jennaszerlag.com and on Instagram @seaofphotos.

 

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Bluewater University Launches as a New Online Portal for Underwater Education
By UWPG Editors

Bluewater University is Launched!!

Bluewater University is Launched!!
UWPG Editors
Bluewater University Launches as a New Online Portal for Underwater Education

Bluewater University is the first online platform that is fully dedicated to providing live virtual classes in all things related to underwater - including underwater photography, underwater video, and dive travel. You can sign up now for free.

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