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January 2, 2025 by HAL
Emmanuel Vaillant is a passionate underwater photographer who began his journey as a diver and photographer in childhood. He started with a compact camera to document his underwater explorations. Despite financial constraints that limited his diving time, he pursued wildlife and landscape photography, which enhanced his underwater skills. Now diving regularly again, Emmanuel continues to […]
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Emmanuel Vaillant is a passionate underwater photographer who started diving as a child. He began documenting his underwater experiences with a basic camera and later expanded his skills in photography while also pursuing wildlife and landscape photography. After a break from diving due to financial constraints, he has returned to the underwater world with upgraded […]
January 1, 2025 by HAL
The ADEX Voice of the Ocean 2025 Photo, Video, and Art Competition has been launched by Underwater360. This competition is part of the ADEX Ocean Festival in Singapore, which runs from April 4 to 6, 2025. The festival will focus on cephalopods and marine life behavior, featuring five submission categories: Animal Behavior, Cephalopods, Waterscapes, Artwork, […]
December 29, 2024 by HAL
DPG’s 10 best travel articles of 2024 highlight top diving destinations for scuba enthusiasts. Popular spots like Anilao, Bonaire, and Raja Ampat are featured, along with lesser-known places such as the Azores and Monterey Bay. Each article provides tips, images, and insights on the unique marine life and underwater experiences available in these locations. This […]
December 26, 2024 by HAL
Anton Sorokin is a talented underwater photographer who specializes in aquatic reptiles, amphibians, and salmon. His work has won several prestigious awards, including in the Scuba Diving Magazine Photo Contest and the MontPhoto Competition. As a biologist and new Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, Anton aims to raise awareness of threatened […]
December 24, 2024 by HAL
The DPG team wishes everyone a happy holiday season, regardless of how you celebrate. They encourage readers to spend quality time with family and friends while staying safe. This message emphasizes the joy of the holiday period and the importance of safety, especially for those involved in scuba diving and underwater photography. Enjoying the underwater […]
In 2024, Dive Photo Guide highlighted outstanding underwater photography stories. One featured blackwater diving in Cozumel, showcasing unique marine life at night. Others focused on maximizing photo opportunities through techniques like freediving and capturing animal behavior. The articles also discussed photography gear, including special lenses and rebreathers for improved underwater experiences. These insights aim to […]
December 23, 2024 by HAL
The DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2024 is closing soon, with only one week left to enter. Submissions must be completed by 11:59 PM PST on December 31, 2024. Participants have a chance to win over $80,000 in prizes, including the title of “DPG Grand Master 2024” for the overall winner. This is a great […]
December 20, 2024 by HAL
The Solomon Islands offer some of the best wreck diving opportunities from World War II. Many wrecks are found within recreational diving limits, making them accessible to new divers. Key sites include the Catalina seaplane wreck and the HMNZS Moa minesweeper. The Master Liveaboard’s “WWII Wreck Week” provides a seven-day itinerary that allows divers to […]
December 19, 2024 by HAL
Effie Benjamin is a unique underwater photographer who started her career with film cameras. Based in Monterey Bay, she captures the beauty of the underwater world along California’s coastline. She combines her love for freediving with photography, creating evocative images that reflect her love for both art forms. Recently, she switched to digital photography but […]
December 16, 2024 by HAL
The new Panasonic Lumix ZS99 is a compact camera designed for travel and underwater photography. It features a 30x optical zoom and can capture 4K video, making it ideal for diverse underwater environments. With a 20-megapixel sensor and a 5-axis image stabilization system, the ZS99 provides high image quality even in challenging conditions. There are […]
December 15, 2024 by HAL
Motion blur photography captures the chaos of the underwater world by using slow shutter speeds. There are two main flash settings: front curtain sync and rear curtain sync. Front curtain sync fires the flash at the start of the exposure, which is good for tracking moving subjects like sharks. Conversely, rear curtain sync fires at […]
December 14, 2024 by HAL
The Nature Photographer of the Year 2024 results were announced, highlighting outstanding underwater images. The winner in the Underwater category is Andrey Shpatak for his striking photo of a giant Pacific octopus. The runner-up is Luca Luigi Mario Ghezzi with a delightful image of two catfish. Franco Banfi received high commendation for his portrait of […]
December 13, 2024 by HAL
Backscatter has published a complete guide for the GoPro HERO13 Black to help underwater photographers achieve high-quality results. The guide includes essential accessory recommendations like macro and wide-angle lenses, as well as settings for different types of underwater video and photography. A detailed video features tips on creating custom presets for various shooting scenarios. Further, […]
December 12, 2024 by HAL
Erhan Onfidan is an amateur underwater photographer originally from Turkey, now living in Melbourne, Australia. He started his photography journey by using a GoPro while snorkeling and later got certified as a diver and switched to a compact camera. Recently, Erhan upgraded to a mirrorless camera system, which has improved his underwater photography skills, especially […]
December 6, 2024 by HAL
Misool, part of Raja Ampat, is a top diving destination known for its incredible biodiversity. It has a marine reserve that protects 300,000 acres of vibrant ecosystems. The Misool Foundation, created by a couple dedicated to conservation, has boosted marine life significantly since its establishment. Divers can expect to see a massive variety of species […]
December 5, 2024 by HAL
Ikelite is releasing “deluxe versions” of several camera housings for underwater photography. These deluxe models include useful features like a Dual Tray with Handles, Trigger Extensions, a Vacuum Pump, and a USB-C Charging and Data Transfer Bulkhead. This makes setting up your photography gear easier, while saving you about 85 dollars. Housings for popular cameras […]
Nauticam has released a new underwater housing for the Canon EOS R1, a top-of-the-line full-frame camera. The NA-R1 housing allows divers to take full advantage of the camera’s impressive features, including high-speed burst shooting and 6K video. It has an ergonomic design and offers easy access to all controls. The housing comes with safety features […]
December 4, 2024 by HAL
Backscatter is offering exciting holiday deals on underwater photography equipment. Their discounts include items like the new Hybrid Flash, Mini Flash 2, and popular cameras such as the OM System TG-7. They also have great deals on GoPro accessories, various strobe lights, and camera housings. Discounts can reach up to 75% on clearance items, so […]
December 2, 2024 by HAL
Retra has launched its latest underwater strobe light, the Retra Maxi, which features a guide number of 46, making it the most powerful option available. This strobe can also include a built-in video light rated at 6,000 lumens for versatile underwater use. It offers impressive features like fast recycle times of under two seconds, 550 […]
November 30, 2024 by HAL
Brian Skjerven is an underwater photographer known for capturing a wide range of marine life. He started his photography journey in Lake Superior and later upgraded his equipment to a Nikon D850. Brian has dived globally, including locations like Indonesia, the Red Sea, and Iceland. Although he considers himself a beginner, his goal is to […]
November 29, 2024 by HAL
Isotta has launched its underwater housing for the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, which is ideal for professional photographers. The housing is made from anodized aluminum and is designed for underwater use, with features like adjustable handles, double O-ring seals, and various connection ports. It also allows for shooting high-quality photos and 8K videos while […]
BackscatterXTerminator is a Photoshop plugin aimed at underwater photographers, designed to reduce backscatter in images with a single click. It efficiently removes many small particles, although some larger bits may still be left behind and need manual removal. The software works best when applied early in the editing process and produces varying results depending on […]
November 28, 2024 by HAL
Backscatter is offering exciting Black Friday deals on underwater photography equipment. Some of the best deals include discounts on the new Hybrid Flash, Mini Flash 2, OM System TG-7, and various lenses and filters for GoPro. There are also savings on strobes, housing, and other lighting options, with discounts up to 75% on clearance items. […]
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