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  • Misool, the quintessence of Raja Ampat.

    Raja Ampat is universally known as "The Heart of Coral Triangle”, for its unrivaled wealth, including: 540 hard coral species (more than 75% of the world's coral species); 60 types of crayfish; 1,070 types of reef fish; 699 types of mollusks. Also on land, Raja Ampat has incredible diversities: over 874 plant species that 9 are endemic and 6 are protected species, of which 360 species are trees. Also there are 114 species of herpetofauna with 5 species of which are endemic and 5 other species ar

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    pcremone
    Travel 9

    Once It Was All Countryside Here

    Text and images: Davide De Benedictis - Claudio Valerio Cover photo: Marco Bartolomucci   If we told you how long we've been diving, you'd immediately know how old we are. We'd just tell you that we've been diving for a long time and that our passion for the sea has always been a part of us. We've spent most of our time in the Mediterranean, and by diving year-round, we've seen the gradual changes in the sea we love the most. A while back, we observed some novice divers dur

    Davide DB
    Davide DB
    Travel 4

    The underwater wonders of Halmahera

    In April 2024, I took a memorable cruise, with the itinerary covering from Halmahera to Sorong, crossing some of the most iconic dive sites in Indonesia.   In this article I will cover the first part of the journey, the one from Ternate to Pisang. I will add a second article focusing on the Raja Ampat and Misool area.    I was onboard the beautiful GAIA LOVE vessel, a beautiful modern motor yacht, purpose built to explore the far-reach regions of Indonesia.   This w

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    pcremone
    Travel 17

    Negative Space: Find It, Make It, Use It

    Negative Space   The two main tips on starting underwater photography are Get Close and Shoot Upwards. The idea being that the closer you get, the less the water interferes with the image. By shooting upwards there is a better chance of increasing the impact of subject by separating it from a messy background.   Those two elements of guidance, especially the latter, can go a long way to improving image-making. But there comes a point for many underwater photographers where im

    TimG
    TimG
    Technique 8

    Working the subject: focusing on the artistic aspect of underwater photography

    While I am mostly a wildlife/nature photographer, one of the most interesting books on photography that I have read in a very long time is "Magnum Contacts Sheets" - link below (and no, I don't get a commission if you buy it 🙂) https://www.amazon.com/Magnum-Contact-Sheets-Kristen-Lubben/dp/0500292914   This book shows the contact sheets of the photos taken by various Magnum photographers in trying to get their shot.   It provides an absolutely fascinating insight into the mindset

    vkalia
    vkalia
    Technique 20
  • Retra Maxi - The Most Powerful Underwater Strobe and Video Light

    Introducing the Retra Maxi: The Ultimate Underwater Strobe and Video Light Combo The Retra Maxi sets a new standard in underwater photography, combining a GN46 strobe with an optional 6000 lumen ultra-wide video light. Perfect for both stills and video, it offers unmatched performance for photographers and videographers looking to elevate their work. Incredible Strobe Power and Performance The Retra Maxi features a GN46 strobe, providing excellent light output for distant su

    Oskar - Retra UWT
    Oskar - Retra UWT
    Product Announcement

    The New Retra Maxi Underwater Strobe

    We’re excited to announce the Retra Maxi Underwater Strobe, the perfect blend of performance and value, designed for those entering the world of underwater photography. With the renowned quality and reliability you expect from Retra, the Retra Maxi is tailored to make superior lighting more accessible to a wider audience.   This new addition to the Retra family complements our existing high-end models, offering an entry point to the exceptional performance you know and trust from Retra

    Oskar - Retra UWT
    Oskar - Retra UWT
    Product Announcement 1

    DEMA 2024

    DEMA (The Diving Equipment & Marketing Association) show begins on Tuesday November 19th in Las Vegas. Marelux will have a booth in the imaging section where participants can see and handle the latest equipment including the excellent Apollo III & Apollo S strobes. I used the Apollo S strobes for 65 dives and now over 12,000 images on a recent trip to Bali. I will be in the booth along with Stanley and Bella, we will be happy to answer your questions and demo any equipment of interest. I

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    Phil Rudin
    News

    Nauticam Housing for the Nikon Z6 III

    Nauticam has introduced its underwater housing for the new Nikon Z6 III. This third-generation midrange full-frame mirrorless camera is the first of its kind to feature a “partially stacked CMOS sensor.” This innovation offers many of the advantages of a fully stacked sensor—like faster autofocus, reduced rolling shutter, quicker continuous shooting, and higher frame-rate video capture—while keeping manufacturing costs lower. In fact, the Z6 III's specifications are approaching those of the Z8 a

    Davide DB
    Davide DB
    Product Announcement 1

    San Diego Undersea Film Festival 2024

    The San Diego Undersea Film Festival has released the screening schedule of films in competition for 2024. The screenings will be held at Qualcomm Hall (5775 Morehouse Drive) Friday, October 4th (7pm) & Saturday, October 5th (5:30pm) 2024. Moreover, many of the competition videos will be available for viewing online on October 7.   https://www.sdufex.com/2024-festival-schedule    

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    Davide DB
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