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X-Ray Mag #26 - Oct 2008
 Night diving is the ultimate for many divers. Underwater photography without light is challenging, but with a few additional pieces of camera equipment and special techniques you can master this as well.
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X-Ray Mag #25 - Sep 2008
 Dependable and well functioning camera equipment is the foundation of good pictures. This article gives you some hints and tips on how to maintain your equipment in flawless condition.
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X-Ray Mag #24 - Jul 2008
 Even in the digital age, black and white photographs are still viewed as art. In this edition of my underwater photography series, I’ll give you an introduction to contrast imaging.
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X-Ray Mag #23 - May 2008
 Without a proper workflow when doing digital photographing, the quality of your images won’t improve. When all the elements of your photography come together, then you can get the best out of your work. I’ll explain how!
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X-Ray Mag #22 - Mar 2008
 A photographer’s heart always seems to beat a little faster when it comes to taking pictures of sunken ships and aircraft. So, how do you become successful in shooting wrecks? Granted, it is not entirely straight forward, but if you take the following advice and guidelines to heart, you will surely achieve good results.
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X-Ray Mag #21 - Feb 2008
 It is sad, but true—underwater photographers do not have a good track record or reputation for behaving well in nature. But being environmentally aware and conscientious about conservation issues shou
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X-Ray Mag #20 - Dec 2007
 Incredible as it may sound, one of the most difficult creatures to shoot under water is a human being. That is, if your goal is to integrate a diver in the underwater environment as a natural, harmonious element. Let’s look at some of the more important factors in achieving a great diver portrait.
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Additional articles by Kurt Amsler
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X-Ray Mag #34 - Feb 2010
 Impressive backlit images do not necessarily require the use of a flash. Just aim towards the surface and use the sun. Often, that is all there is to it. If you understand how to get the exposure right, that is.
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X-Ray Mag #33 - Dec 2009
 The notion that wide-angle lenses can only be used for large subject matter is common, but erroneous.
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X-Ray Mag #29 - May 2009
 Nice subject matter and good visibility is a prerequisite for a great image. But just as important is correct lighting.
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X-Ray Mag #28 - Mar 2009
 Ice diving is always something out of the ordinary. The atmosphere, colors, flora and fauna—it definitely pays off to endure the icy temperatures
for a while. However, there are a few things you need to be aware of. If you are not afraid of the cold water and you can overcome the anxiety of diving under ice, you will enjoy photographing the sometimes bizarre formations under the ice.
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X-Ray Mag #27 - Dec 2008
 Taking photos underwater without a flash is not common, but it actually is easier than using a flash. I have a few tips and advice for getting good results.
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X-Ray Mag #26 - Oct 2008
Night diving is the ultimate for many divers. Underwater photography without light is challenging, but with a few additional pieces of camera equipment and special techniques you can master this as well.
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X-Ray Mag #25 - Sep 2008
Dependable and well functioning camera equipment is the foundation of good pictures. This article gives you some hints and tips on how to maintain your equipment in flawless condition.
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X-Ray Mag #24 - Jul 2008
Even in the digital age, black and white photographs are still viewed as art. In this edition of my underwater photography series, I’ll give you an introduction to contrast imaging.
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X-Ray Mag #23 - May 2008
Without a proper workflow when doing digital photographing, the quality of your images won’t improve. When all the elements of your photography come together, then you can get the best out of your work. I’ll explain how!
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X-Ray Mag #22 - Mar 2008
A photographer’s heart always seems to beat a little faster when it comes to taking pictures of sunken ships and aircraft. So, how do you become successful in shooting wrecks? Granted, it is not entirely straight forward, but if you take the following advice and guidelines to heart, you will surely achieve good results.
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X-Ray Mag #21 - Feb 2008
It is sad, but true—underwater photographers do not have a good track record or reputation for behaving well in nature. But being environmentally aware and conscientious about conservation issues shou
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X-Ray Mag #20 - Dec 2007
Incredible as it may sound, one of the most difficult creatures to shoot under water is a human being. That is, if your goal is to integrate a diver in the underwater environment as a natural, harmonious element. Let’s look at some of the more important factors in achieving a great diver portrait.
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X-Ray Mag #19 - Oct 2007
 Shooting fish with a camera isn’t easy! Unlike people they are perfectly adapted to the aquatic environment, hydro-dynamically shaped and in all their colourful splendour they are completely ignorant of any directions given by the photographer’s end. So to get that perfect shot we need a strategy – and the right equipment.
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X-Ray Mag #18 - Aug 2007
 Getting an underwater camera is really only half the solution. Without a proper light source the possibilities
will be very limited. Having one or more strobes are essential, but how to chose the right unit?
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X-Ray Mag #17 - Jun 2007
 Differences of opinion have have raged throughout history as to where close-up photography ends and macro photography begins. For underwater photographers this question tends to be academic, though: all we are trying to achieve is detail and the best angle and frame to make the most of it. Thankfully all underwater cameras allows the use of all the lenses that make sense when we try and get close and personal.
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