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Support the US Shark Fin Ban
Sea Save has launched a campaign to support the passage of the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act. It aims to ban the buying and selling of shark fin within the US. The Act was passed through Congress during the last session, but the Senate took no action. One way to ensure that the Act gets the attention it deserves from politicians is to send your elected representative an email expressing your support.
Issue 120 of UwP Magazine is Available
Issue 120 of Underwater Photography (UwP) magazine is now available to download. The May/June issue contains reviews of the Sony A1/Nauticam NA-A1, Z Cam E2, Nauticam WWL-1B, and INON GoPro accessories. Henley Spiers writes about the Under Bath Water contest while Alex Tattersall, Grant Thomas and Alasdair O’Dell have their images featured.
Wetpixel Live: UW Image-Making in Raja Ampat
Alex and Adam chat about one of the world’s classic wide angle underwater imaging destinations. Raja Ampat in Indonesia is often listed as the center of marine biodiversity, and the sheer volume and amount of life on its many reefs bear this out. Alex has recently kindly shared a gallery of his images from Misool on Full Frame, so the duo discusses some ideas about how to get the best of the area, and some creative ideas about image-making in underwater heaven on earth!
Wetpixel Live: Lembeh Reference Books for UW Image-Makers
After our previous episode about the photographic opportunities in the Lembeh Straits, we were asked about the best reference books for trips to the area. Hence Alex and Adam discuss their preferred reference books and also the books that have helped provide them with photographic inspiration about this iconic destination.
Wetpixel Live: Equipment Reviews for Underwater Image-Makers
Wetpixel recently published an excellent review comparing the Scubalamp D-Max strobe with the Retra Flash Pro. The review was compiled by Hannes Klostermann and Giacomo Rossi, who have provided a fantastic, thorough discussion of the pros and cons of both strobes. Alex and Adam discuss the review and how it emphasizes how important independent reviews are for underwater image-makers.
Wetpixel Live: Underwater Imaging in Lembeh
My Octopus Teacher Awarded an Oscar
Congratulation to the cast and crew of the Netflix documentary “My Octopus Teacher,” which has been awarded the Oscar for Best Documentary at the 2021 Academy Awards. The film documents the relationship between an octopus and diver and filmmaker Craig Foster in the kelp forests around Cape Town.
Strobe Review: Scubalamp D-Max and Retra Pro Flash
The past few years have seen the release of a number of exciting new strobes from many manufacturers. Unfortunately, their release has coincided with a global lockdown, limiting many of our opportunities to try them out in the field. Fortunately, Hannes Klostermann and Giacomo Rossi are located in Baja California Sur and have been able to offer an amazing detailed comparative review of two of the new strobes on the market: The Retra Pro and the Scubalamp D-Max.
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