Deepscape Photography: Featuring photographs by James Lee of some of the world s greatest shipwrecks.

Deepscape Photography: Featuring some of the world s greatest shipwrecks. All photos are available for publication in the form of high resolution files or fine art prints by James Lee Wrentham Massachusetts. The differences between underwater photography and any other form of photography are substantial. To deal with such a harsh and demanding environment, the camera equipment must be rugged, reliable and meticulously maintained. One sure way to make an underwater photographer almost suicidal is to have a camera flood converting thousands of dollars worth of expensive equipment into a paper weight. All because you didn t see that tiny piece of lint that got caught between the O ring and the case. It often takes me two hours just to clean and load one camera system. I ve even been known to take out the O rings and put them in my mouth to suck out the salt crystals that could damage them. One of the biggest advantage topside photographers have is that they can change film and carry multiple bodies and lenses. Underwater photographers don t have those luxuries. The best one can do is carry two complete camera systems. But this is not usually practical. When you consider that a diver can have up to 150 pounds of scuba equipment and may have to deal with difficult conditions like strong current, cold and limited visibility just to name a few. While suspended particles in the atmosphere can cause dramatic sunsets for the topside photographer, underwater particles floating...

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Brian Skerry - Underwater Photographer

Brian Skerry Photography - a site featuring the work of photojournalist Brian Skerry. Specializing in underwater photography and ocean wildlife, Brian is commissioned regularly by editorial and commercial clients worldwide. Best known for his style that combines expressive imagery and elusive animal behavior, Brian s pictures and stories reveal worlds and creatures rarely seen. On this website you will find a selection of Brian s images and books, as well as information about licensing stock photography, purchasing prints and upcoming events. New content is added to this site frequently, so check back often. Brian Skerry is a photojournalist specializing in underwater subjects and stories. Since 1998 Brian has been a contributing photographer for National Geographic Magazine covering a wide range of assignments. His images have also been featured in magazines such as People, Sports Illustrated, US News and World Report, National Wildlife, Playboy, Smithsonian, Esquire, Audubon, BBC Wildlife, Outdoor Life, Wildlife Conservation, GEO, Maxim, Men s Journal and in countless publications worldwide. Brian is also the Photographic Correspondent for Sport Diver Magazine, which features his monthly column IMAGES. He is the author photographer of Complete Wreck Diving,A Whale On Her Own The True Story Of Wilma The Beluga Whale and Successful Underwater Photography with Howard Hall and was the principal photographer for Lost Subs. Unique within the field of underwater photography is...

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