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Review: The Underwater Photographer by Martin Edge
Wetpixel reviews the fifth edition of Martin Edge’s seminal textbook,”The Underwater Photographer.” Featuring over 400 beautiful images, and with sections written by “visiting” experts in specific fields, the latest version of the book has been significantly revised. Like previous editions, it focuses on an updated evolution of Martin’s “Think and Consider” system, which provides an excellent basis for improving and enhancing an individual’s underwater photography.
Liquid Motion announces online tutorials and learning opportunities
Liquid Motion has announced the pre-release of their online Underwater Photo & Film Academy. The courses are available “live” now and can be downloaded from May. In addition, the company will soon be offering free tutorials via its YouTube channel.
Backscatter hosts live video sessions
Final Call: Wildscreen Panda Awards 2020
Wildscreen is making a last call for entries to their 2020 Panda Awards and the Official Selection of the Wildscreen Festival. Although primarily a film festival, the is also a prize for “outstanding storytelling through a series of six still images.” The festival is scheduled for 19 to 23 October in Bristol, UK.
Inon announces M52 lens caddies
Inon is about to ship a series of M52 lens caddies for the M52 threaded version of the newly announced UWL-95 wide conversion lens. There is a version available to fit on buoyancy arms as well versions offering single and double mounts on standard Inon arms.
Inon announces UWL-95 wide angle conversion lens
Inon has announced a new accessory wide angle lens specifically designed for compact cameras with 24mm lenses. The UWL-95 is available with M52 or M67 threads and offers a 95° field of view underwater. Both versions can be used with the new Dome Lens Units, which are available in acrylic or glass and offer a field of view of 141° underwater.
Divexperience Online offers virtual dive event
On 25 April, DuikeninBeeld and the Dutch Diveshow, Duikvaker are organizing an online dive event with presentations from all over the world. Many will be in Dutch, but some are in English. The live stream will be streamed via the Facebook pages of DuikeninBeeld, Duikvaker, and DiveXperience and on the event’s website too.
Call for entries: Pictures of your Life Contest
The World Shootout has announced its “Pictures of your Life” contest. Its categories include Amateurs, Wide Angle, Macro, UW Fashion, Black Water, Video Clip, Humoristic Image, Environment and Conservation, Wrecks, and Sharks. It is free to enter and the deadline for submissions is 1 June.
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