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Underwater photography evolved from the earliest cameras, invented in the mid-19th century, when explorers and scientists took these primitive inventions along on diving bell expeditions.

Needless to say, with the 30-minute exposure time required, the world's first underwater photographs were nothing to brag about by today's standards. Yet it marked the beginning of a growing interest in a part of the planet most people had never in their lives seen before.

Today, capturing the beauty of the world beneath the oceans while on a snorkeling or scuba diving trip remains a challenge, but with the right experience and the right equipment, the rewards are worth it.

Around the Web, find out more about underwater and specialty nature photography at top sites offering great underwater photography galleries, along with plenty of of tips and tutorials to get your underwater photos looking like they were taken by a pro ....

More about underwater photography around the Web:

Underwater Photography - A complete course on the topic covering films, lenses and other equipment,, as well as digital techniques, how to capture the play of water and light, and lots more with illustrations, image gallery, and related resources.

DigitalDiver.net - An online community dedicated to digital underwater photography. Their claim of "News, training, discussion, contests and more" just about sums it up.

UtahDiving.com - A full course on underwater scuba diving photography and related tips on on taking video as well.

BSoUP - The British Society of Underwater Photographers is the largest underwater photographic society in Britain. There is a full library of articles, related resources and more.

Underwater Photography Magazine - This online magazine can be downloaded to your computer in PDF format with free subscription sign up. The range of articles covers technique, equipment, photographers, destinations, product and equipment reviews, and more.

AdventureDives - This scuba site has some interesting articles on underwater photography - like taking underwater portraits... of other divers. They also cover basics of cameras and equipment, and other good diving info including a list of top scuba diving sites worldwide.

Ramblin' Cameras - The home site of gifted photographers Walt and Mimi Miller with an underwater, scenic and nature photography gallery complete with hints, guest photos, and related resources.

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