
Raja Ampat From Land
Raja Ampat – probably the most-discussed and desired destination for all divers over recent years. Known as ‘The last Paradise’, this area has become a
Raja Ampat – probably the most-discussed and desired destination for all divers over recent years. Known as ‘The last Paradise’, this area has become a
Michele Westmorland was captivated by the underwater delights around Roatan, in the Bay Islands of Honduras. Flying into Roatan off the coast of Honduras, the
Scuba Diver North America’s Editor Walt Stearns heads for North Carolina’s Outer Banks in search of historic shipwrecks and sand tiger sharks. There is a
The Turks and Caicos Islands are often described as a ‘wild frontier’ where the Atlantic Oceans meet the Caribbean Sea, and are a British Overseas
Stuart Philpott makes the short hop to Spain and finds that Cala Joncols offers a diverse mix of dive sites to keep even the most-hardcore
Al Hornsby island-hops around four very different, but equally appealing, resorts in the magical Maldives and finds the each has much to offer visiting divers.
Want to know the best spots to dive on the Great Barrier Reef? Deborah Dickson-Smith asked Master Reef Guides to choose their top 12 dives
Walt Stearn’s pays a visit to Jupiter’s Hole-in-the-Wall dive site, one of the most-popular ‘technical depth’ locations in the area. Every destination has its ‘signature
Cornwall is one of the most-popular diving spots in the UK, mainly due to the fact that it boasts coastlines to the north and the
The best of both worlds The ‘dream luxury dive vacation’ often comes down to two primary preferences – land-based resort or dedicated dive yacht –
Shipwreck Central Grenada can quite rightly claim to be the ‘shipwreck capital of the Caribbean’, boasting a vast array of shipwrecks in depths to suit
Byron Conroy had always longed to pay a visit to the renowned Bunaken National Marine Park, but would it live up to his expectations? In
The Bahamas is one of the world’s top diving locations, famed for its dramatic walls and exciting drift dives, but what puts it firmly on
Lawson Wood returns to the Egyptian Red Sea and samples life in Soma Bay, one of several new resorts which has become established in recent
Aron Arngrimsson, founder of The Dirty Dozen Expeditions, waxes lyrical about Operation Crossroads and how it made Bikini Atoll an iconic dive destination, as well
Seasoned dive photo journalist Al Hornsby is left entranced by the underwater topography and marine life in the Komodo National Park, not to mention the
An epic journey, bureaucratic red-tape and engine problems couldn’t stop Mark Powell revealing in the chance to dive the world’s first purpose-built aircraft carrier. There
Roatan is a huge destination for US divers, and it didn’t take long for Stuart Philpott to see the attraction of this small Caribbean island.
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before – Edgar Allan Poe.
Mozambique’s picturesque coastal village of Ponta do Ouro promises lifetime memories both on the surface and underwater, as Al Hornsby reports. Being rather a fanatic
The Cayman Islands are one of the top diving destinations in the Caribbean, if not the world. Mark Evans explains the attraction of these three
Raja Ampat, Komodo, Alor, Banda Islands. No, this is not a bucket list of destinations I would like to dive over the next few years.
David Jones is rather taken by the broad range of dive sites in this Caribbean giant, including colourful reefs, interesting wrecks and cave dives accessed
We will not be posting any articles or social media posts on Monday out of respect for the late Queen’s funeral. Normal service will resume
Above and beyond Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield explains how to get topside dive-related images, and then goes into detail about getting macro images that rise above
Following his last article on underwater composition, Martyn Guess provides some more tips on how we can all get better underwater images. If you study
Mario Vitalini discusses how underwater photographers can make the most of their ‘golden hour’ – usually referred to as ‘dappled light’ Photography is all about
Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield focuses on shooting underwater photographs under and around piers and jetties. Photographs by Paul Duxfield Thinking of a quirky title was easy
The Right Stuff Anne Medcalf looks at what to consider when choosing a camera and housing Scuba diving can be an expensive hobby as we
Martyn Guess provides some ideas on how we can all get better underwater macro images based on his approach to this close-up type of photography
Where in the world? Paul Duxfield takes a look at a selection of very different destinations around the world which offer visiting photographers all manner
The Great Barrier Reef is currently experiencing the best coral coverage in 36 years Dr Terry Cummins. OAM, PhD on diving The Great Barrier Reef
Less than two-and-a-half hours away from the UK, Croatia offers some chilled out, relaxed diving opportunities. Stuart Philpott went to see it for himself. Hearing
Dr Richard Smith talks about the excitement of searching for, and finding, an amazingly rare fish off the coast of New Zealand. I’m used to
A vast school of fish swimming together is always impressive. However, taking a good picture is not always easy – as Mario Vitalini explains, the
Overhead environments present certain challenges but from the photographic point of view, can offer very rewarding results. There are many kinds of overhead environments, but some of
Phil Medcalf discusses the importance of a ‘good’ background, be that blue water or a vibrant piece of coral or sponge, and how it can
Okay folks, this time, I’m going to be examining a technique that I’ve shown many examples of before, and it’s a trick that when I
Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield turns his attentions to the smaller end of the scale, looking at close-up, macro and super macro photography. Last month, we had
Wide-angle photographs are the images with that ‘wow factor’ you see gracing the pages of Scuba Diver, and here Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield explains how they
Stuart Philpott explores the wreck of the M2 submarine, which was tragically lost with all hands in 1932 and now lies just 30m down in
Stuart Philpott is a virtual regular at the off-the-beaten-track destination of El Quseir in Egypt, and here he sums up the appeal of this hidden
In this article, the late – and dearly missed – Gavin Anderson enjoys a slower pace of life on the island of Grand Turk, and
Stuart Philpott was on a mission to get shots of big fish and other pelagic species, and the team at Prodivers in the Maldives were
After a week of fantastic critter-spotting in Lembeh, Byron Conroy and Lena Kavender head off on the luxurious Solitude Adventurer for an epic liveaboard trip
PT Hirschfeld lives to dive another day after a harrowing experience Dive 1531 (19 March, 2022) brought me closer to death than anything else in
The Ice Cave Beckons Byron Conroy jumped at the chance to explore a flooded ice cave high up on a glacier in Iceland, but first
Miranda Krestovnikoff was ecstatic to finally head off for a diving holiday as a family, and found Gozo the perfect place for her kids to
Light up your underwater life Paul Duxfield discusses different ways of lighting up your underwater photographs, and looks at the pros and cons of strobes
We ask our panel of experts what routine maintenance/care do they carry out on their gear both pre- and post-dive trip. MARTYN GUESS Always a
We ask our team of photo pros for hints and advice on getting in and out of the water with a camera, and what to
Paul Duxfield I’ve always been interested in photography, since I was in my early teens, moving in to a more-professional scenario when I left school
Beyond ‘Fish ID’ Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield gives some sage advice on ways to lift your underwater images above the ‘norm’ and give them a bit
Photo supremo Alex Mustard offers hints and advice for budding snappers wanting to make an impression in the 2022 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition
Martyn Guess provides some tips on how we can all improve our macro photography by paying attention to the background or negative space Photographs by
Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield takes a look at the art of shooting split-shots, and offers some sage hints and advice to get you on the right
Our panel of underwater photography professionals offer hints and advice on the thorny subject of travelling with your camera system, and the best ways to
Lena Kavender and Byron Conroy venture to the paradise island of Bali and discover that his Indonesian getaway can satisfy the desires of virtually any
The Ideal Photo Dive Mario Vitalini explains the difference between what makes a great dive site or destination and the perfect photo location, and how
Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield offers more advice that can aid your framing and graphical sense underwater. Not all these tips are immediately obvious as being directly
Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield explains the attractions of the Barge, a dive site in the northern Red Sea which is home to a plethora of marine
Bryon Conroy got his first taste of diving in the Maldives ten years ago and it set him on a path to working in the
This issue, our panel of experts discusses working with models, and explain how to make maximum impact from having a diver in your photographs Photographs
Alphamarine Photo’s Anne Medcalf discusses the importance of colour in underwater photography, and how you can make the most of it in your shots. The
Following his last article on getting the basics right with macro photography, Martyn Guess provides some ideas on how to use different lighting techniques rather
Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield turns his attention to wrecks, and how these great hulking lumps of rusting metal can produce stunning underwater photographs if a bit
This issue, Phil Metcalf of Alphamarine Photo takes centre stage, offering hints and advice on how to get to know your subject While underwater photography
This issue, photo pro Mario Vitalini examines various crowd-pleasing subjects you absolutely must have in your portfolio. Underwater photographers are slightly obsessed with finding rare