David Doubilet Knihy

Contains color photographs of the seascapes and underwater inhabitants of oceans and other bodies of water around the world, and includes explanatory essays by the photographer.

Light in the Sea, David Doubilet's long-awaited first book, presents the best images of one of the world's foremost underwater photographers. Since 1971, Doubilet has explored the oceans for National Geographic, photographing scenes stranger than anything above water: the savage courtship dance of reef sharks, the coral-encrusted wreck of a sunken B-17, the eight-foot claw span of a 50-year-old crab. Light in the Sea, conveys, as few books can, the rewards of a demanding photographic specialty and the excitement of the world beneath the waves.

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This stunning collection by renowned underwater photographer David Doubilet invites readers to explore the ocean's hidden beauty. Celebrated as the 'Audubon of the sea,' Doubilet aims to connect our world with the vibrant life beneath the waves, offering a unique glimpse into this life-sustaining environment.

Acknowledging that photography is impossible to define, this intriguing reference strives to distil the meaning of photography in order to obtain the very essence of the medium without diminishing its importance as an art form. 50 iconic images by some of the world’s greatest photographers are paired with excerpts from interviews that explain each artist’s unique philosophy and detail their creative approach in relation to the photograph. Together they provide insights on function, perspective, and meaning. Thought-provoking, insightful, and ultimately inspirational, this engaging resource will appeal to all artists and photographers, and anyone who seeks a better understanding of the medium.