Martin Edge interview

Duncan Whittaker · Issue 89, Mar/Apr 2016 · pp. 39–43

Products mentioned: Nikonos 15mm, Nikon D300, Nikon D7000, Nikon D7200, Subal housing, Nauticam housing, Inon 220 strobes, Tokina 14mm, Tokina 10-17mm, Nikon 105mm macro, Nikon 12-24mm

In a publication like this, Martin Edge is a man who needs no introduction. Most of us will have read his book ‘The Underwater Photographer’ shortly after picking up our first housing and some will have attended his tuition sessions abroad or in the UK. After judging UPY, Martin chats to UwP about taking pictures underneath the surface... Out of everywhere you have travelled, where were your 3 favourite places for underwater photography? 1st would be Sipadan, 2nd Raja Ampat, and 3rd the Red Sea. I first went to Sipadan in the 90s when it was difficult to get to and at its prime; it is my spiritual diving home. It was a totally untouched destination. We could get the boatman to take us around the island and drop us on the schooling jacks and schooling barracuda and the turtles were everywhere. It was just the most awesome place. Raja Ampat is unbeatable for corals and fans; it’s a great p…