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Ocean Metaphor: Unexpected Life Lessons from the Sea offers a stunning collection of underwater images paired with life-affirming natural history essays, observations and quotes crafted to help the reader develop a deep connection to nature and the underwater world. Co-authors Cathryn Castle Garcia and Capt. Gui Carcia bravely anthropomorphize by assigning human attributes to marine animals featured in the book. They share their insights into how each creature holds an important lesson for mankind. The images features in Ocean Metaphor are contributed by some of the world's leading underwater photographers, including: Jett Britnell, Tanya Burnett, Ellen Cuylaerts, Kevin Davidson, Barry Guimbellot, Michele Hall, Eric Hanauer, Chris Huss, Jayne Jenkins, Kevin Lee, Jennifer and Joel Penner, Allison Vitsky Sallmon, Douglas David Seifert, Evan Sherman, Marty Snyderman and Karen Straus.

Beginning underwater photographers may be surprised to find that there are numerous tools—from fully automated cameras, to smart phone cameras, to sophisticated DSLRs—that can be used to create incredible underwater photographs. In this book, author Larry Gates (of Aberdeen, South Dakota) “dives in” to the topic of underwater photography and teaches the skills beginning photographers need to explore saltwater and freshwater environments. Beginning with a look at the equipment used, Gates explains how to keep your camera water-tight, choose lenses and accessories, and assemble your system. You’ll learn which lenses are best for photographing large versus small creatures, reef scenes, wrecks, divers, and more. You’ll also learn how to work with a strobe, ensure sharp focus, and increase the odds of getting images with vibrant color. Finally, Gates provides strategies for managing your workflow and doing basic image editing after the dive.<BR> <BR>With images and tips from numerous contributors, a look at innovative capture options, and interesting facts about aquatic life, divers and photo enthusiasts will learn the skills they need to embark on their first oceanic (or river, stream, or lake!) adventure.

Babies as you've never seen them before, from New York Times bestselling author and photographer Seth Casteel<BR><BR> Seth Casteel's innovative underwater photography has won him fans around the world. Now Casteel has turned his camera toward the only subjects who could rival his bestselling portraits of dogs and puppies for sheer adorable delight: babies. In what he has called some of the most exciting shoots of his career, Casteel has found a remarkable new way to capture the wonder and freedom babies feel when they're underwater. <BR><BR> Chubby-cheeked, curious, and mischievous, these tiny swimmers remind us all of the joy of discovery -- and the irresistible beauty of babies.