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Alex and Adam discuss a selection of the winning images from the 2023 Underwater Photographer of the Year contest. As is the case with these reviews, they provide a critical review of what they like (or dislike) in each image and attempt to explain the reasons for the image's success. This episode is kindly sponsored by Nauticam: www.nauticam.com/ To see more of Alex's work: www.amustard.com Th...

The transition of full frame mirrorless cameras from SLR has reduced the number of lens options available to photographers, and given the tiny number of those using them underwater, there are some gaps in appropriate lenses for using with them. Alex and Adam discuss some of the older lenses, including Nikononos, and how some of these may work with the new cameras, while others currently will no...

During his recent Grand Cayman workshops, Alex Mustard could borrow and extensively use a Sony a7R V mirrorless camera. The camera is now receiving favorable reviews in the "above water" photographic community, so this is a rare opportunity to get an early opinion specific to underwater use about an exciting new camera body. Joined by Adam, the duo had some technical issues with the recording; ...

Many underwater image makers are actively involved in entering imaging contests. In this episode, Alex and Adam discuss some ideas that may help ensure success in these competitions, particularly in the light of the deadlines for UPY ( Underwater Photographer of the Year: Home Pageunderwaterphotographeroftheyear.com) and the Wetpixel/DPG Masters (www.underwatercompetition.com/Competitions/dpg-w...

Alex Mustard and Adam Hanlon discuss the underwater images that were featured in the results of the 2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. In common with all our contest reviews the images are all winners already, so they attempt to look at them somewhat critically. This episode is kindly sponsored by Nauticam: www.nauticam.com/ To see more of Alex's work: www.amustard.com The world's ...

In a dive into some older posts on the Wetpixel forum, Alex and Adam discuss what makes an image iconic and truly memorable. They discuss the differences that can occur due to the viewer's context, and how the profusion of social media channels has affected how individuals view and react to images, and that the circumstances around an image's capture matter less than the image itself. kindly sp...

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Alex and Adam discuss the marine-related images that were released by the organizers of the 2022 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest. Each year, the contest releases previews of a few of the images that were highly commended and uses these as marketing and to whet people's appetites for the eventual winners. The team discusses the images, and attempts to decide what this year's judges are...

New Nauticam Optical Products with Edward Lai

Alex's Nauticam Viewfinder Review

An Introduction to Nauticam Water Contact Optics

Creating Beautiful Underwater Panoramas

When to Switch to Mirrorless

Choosing to use Strobes or Lights for Off-Camera Lighting

Heart Attack Advice for Underwater Image Makers

Crucial Tips for Strobe Batteries

How to Process Images for Publication

Critical Strobe Triggering Advice

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Color Temperature Primer for Underwater Photographers

Field Review: Retra Pro X Flash and Accessories

Review: Keldan 8XR Lights and RC1 Remote

Is the Nikon Z9 the Answer for Underwater Photographers?