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Here's how to become an underwater photographer.

Extra batteries and o-rings are a great place to start.

Scuba divers entering underwater photo contests should keep color, lighting and more in mind.

Get the lowdown on the underwater camera rigs from Olympus, Sea&Sea, SeaLife and Nauticam.

Mastering these abilities is critical taking great underwater images.

Strobes, filters, retractors and more for the underwater photographer.

These beautiful underwater photos remind us of the ocean's wonder.

While pictures didn't win a prize, they were too good to keep to ourselves.