Photographer Brian Skerry hikes through a mangrove in Bimini (The Bahamas) to scout locations to photograph baby sharks. Learn more about Brian's life in the field.
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Life in the Field as an Underwater Photographer
Brian Skerry, an award winning photographer for National Geographic, explores the underwater world searching for the perfect photo. But getting that photo is never easy. Read more from Brian about the perfect underwater photo and other adventures in the field on his blog.
On the Hunt for a Perfect Photo in the Mangroves
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Photographing the Underwater Aquarius Habitat
Credit: Copyright © Mark ConlinTrying to get a good angle for a photo while underwater can be tough when you are working among currents and other distractions, like animal visitors. In this photo, Brian Skerry sits atop a 20 foot high underwater tripod to photograph the Aquarius Habitat off Key Largo, Florida. Skerry lived inside the underwater lab for 7 days.
Getting Under the Ice with Brian Skerry
Credit: Mauricio HandlerUnderwater photographer, Brian Skerry, prepares for an icy dive off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan. With all the specialized gear and the large amount of travel necessary to take photos underwater, Skerry says that "being a National Geographic magazine photographer is not unlike being a professional athlete..." Read more about his travels in a blog written about life in the field.
Brian Skerry's Photography Gear
Credit: Randi RotjanBrian Skerry warily stares down his photography equipment on board the vessel Nai'a on an expedition to the Phoenix Islands. Read about the patience it takes as a traveling photographer and the work that goes into preparing for expeditions like the one pictured here.
Face to Face with a Tiger Shark
Credit: Copyright © Mark ConlinWhat would you do if you came face to face with a shark? Brian Skerry lives for these moments and is ready with his camera. Here he is seen photographing a large tiger shark on the seafloor near the Bahamas. Read more about Life in the Field with Brian Skerry.