INSPIRING IMAGES OF ICONIC LOCATIONS
FROM THE EDITOR
There ’ s something about a photograph of a blue whale that keeps you looking , holds your attention .
Past the stunning composition and vivid blues , perhaps what makes these images so hypnotic is the fact that it ’ s of a subject photographed so little , and rarely encountered . This quite brilliant creature – listed as “ Endangered ” on the IUCN Red List – becomes frozen in time . And for a moment , you feel something for it .
That ’ s the brilliance of a great photograph : its ability to hold a moment and change a mindset . It can inspire a movement , spark an emotion – shatter a stereotype . It ’ s the beating drum behind the inspiration for putting together this photography special edition .
As Underwater360 , we ’ ve tried to build a platform that educates and inspires our readers to get involved with the ocean – the truth is , this ocean planet really is changing for the worst . We believe that by showcasing beautiful imagery and educating the industry on the need for sustainable practices , we can make people care . Our dive show , ADEX , has grown larger than anybody could have predicted , and this 2017 we ’ re launching Ocean Week Singapore , which is aimed at taking our message further . We ’ re fortunate to work with a body of incredibly talented people – from photographers to conservationists – who have inspired many to do more for this planet .
This photography special edition is dedicated to the iconic underwater locations that have captivated divers since we first began exploring the blue – iconic locations that will mean something different to each of you . Bound together by incredible images , taken in some of the most extreme places , the issue is a testament to those photographers who have pushed the limits to showcase the stunning blue and its inhabitants .
Page by page , take a tour of our amazing ocean planet . Live the stories behind the shots , glean new techniques from the experts , and go out and capture the underwater world in all its beautifully chaotic glory .
APRIL 1 – 9 , 2017
OCEAN
WEEK
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by www . uw360 . asia
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Oliver W . Jarvis Editor
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On the cover
An elephant seal relaxes as the waves crash around him , South Georgia , Antarctica
Image © Paul Nicklen
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COLLECTORS ’ EDITION 2017 , No . 106 |
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PAUL NICKLEN AND SEALEGACY
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Big Animal Photography by Ellen Cuylaerts Mastering Your Drone by Patrick Dykstra Shooting the School by Jason Isley Over-Under Photography by Matthew Smith Shooting Wrecks by Andrew Marriott
POLAR REGION Introduction : The Ends of the Earth
Facing Reality by Amos Nachoum
ASIA PACIFIC Introduction : The Wild Underwater World More Than a Model by Umeed Mistry In the Heart of the Sea by Aaron Wong Friendship in the Blue by Darren Jew Up Close and Personal by Stefan Follows
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MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Introduction : The New Dive Haven An Unexpected Visitor by Hani Bader
THE AMERICAS Introduction : Homeland of the Free Warning Signs by Davide Lopresti The Scream by Ellen Cuylaerts Extreme Selfie Time by Stephen Holinski
Through the Whale Wall by Lia Barrett
EUROPE Introduction : The Old World A Foggy Day in Scotland by Richard Shucksmith Living Reflection by Isabelle Dupré Green Mist by Viktor Lyagushkin
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