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Richard Aspinall
- Feb 28, 2018
- 1 min
Crabs using Hydrozoan 'fishing rods?'
The diversity of marine life never ceases to surprise, so when a researcher contacted me recently asking if he could use some of my images of crabs in the Red Sea as part of his research I said ‘yes’ but didn’t give it much further thought. Several weeks ago, I received a copy of the paper, published in Marine Biodiversity, and was once again amazed, at just how ‘inventive’ evolution can be. The lead researcher, Joan J Soto Angel studied museum specimens, photographs of wild
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Richard Aspinall
- Nov 28, 2017
- 2 min
Top Tips: Close Focus Wide-Angle Underwater Photography
One of the most effective techniques you can use in underwater photography is Close Focus Wide-Angle Photography (CFWA). Simply put, the technique relies on the ability of wide-angle lenses to focus very close to a subject, often a matter of a few inches. Generally, photographers use ultra-wide lenses such as the Nikkor 10.5mm fisheye or the Tokina 10-17mm to achieve the effect. I’ve used the Nikkor 10.5, as well as the Sigma 10-20mm, and both have been very effective. I no
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Richard Aspinall
- Nov 15, 2017
- 2 min
Green or Hawksbill? Telling your turtles apart
The two most common species of turtle I encounter are Greens and Hawksbills. Sensibly, both species keep their distance from humans and in poor conditions, when the visibility is bad, you might not get enough time to do more than squeeze of a few photos. Identifying the species might be something for later, when you can review your images on land. So how to tell them apart? There are several key differences between the two species. Hawksbills have a pronounced ‘over bite’,
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Richard Aspinall
- Aug 28, 2017
- 1 min
Diver magazine feature: Scottish Nudibranch Festival, 2017
Richard Aspinall's recently published article for Diver magazine features the Scottish Nudibranch Festival. Thanks to Marine Quest, Eyemouth for organising the event. #nudibranch #divingScotland #MarineQuestEyemouth #Nudibranchfestival2017 #Divermagazine #diver #RichardAspinall #underwaterphotographer #underwaterphotography #wheretodiveScotland
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Richard Aspinall
- May 25, 2017
- 1 min
Diver magazine feature: Diving in the Maldives
Article for Diver Magazine, 'What would you like to see?' by Richard Aspinall talks about the superb location of Hurawalhi and some stunning diving with Prodivers. #journalist #underwaterphotographer #underaterphotography #RichardAspinall #Divermagazine #Scubadiving #Maldives #Hurawalhidiving #ProdiversMaldives #wheretoseeturtlesMaldives #sharks #divingwithsharks #blacktipreefsharks
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Richard Aspinall
- Feb 3, 2017
- 1 min
The Guardian: Will turtles and tourism always be at loggerheads?
Article for The Guardian by Richard Aspinall: Will turtles and tourism always be at loggerheads? #loggerheadturtles #wheretoseeturtlesMaldives #Greece #RichardAspinall #TheGuardian #underwaterphotographer #marinejournalist
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Richard Aspinall
- Jan 17, 2017
- 1 min
The Guardian: What lies beneath: discovering surprising jewels in the North Sea
Article for The Guardian by Richard Aspinall: What lies beneath: discovering surprising jewels in the North Sea #NorthSea #diving #RichardAspinall #TheGuardian #journalist #marinejournalist #underwaterphotographer
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Richard Aspinall
- Sep 26, 2016
- 1 min
Diver magazine feature: Pandora's Box of Wonders
Latest article for Diver Magazine featuring some macro images from the famous Tyneside wreck, Pandora.
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Richard Aspinall
- Aug 24, 2016
- 1 min
Diver magazine feature: El Quseir, Eqypt
Latest article for Diver Magazine: Egypy over easy - a review of the Movenpick El Quseir resort.
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Richard Aspinall
- Aug 24, 2016
- 1 min
Advertorial feature for Movenpick
Advertorial feature for Movenpick El Quseir by Richard Aspinall for Diver magazine. Commission an advertorial piece from Richard. #DivetripMovenpickElQuseir #Copywriter #travelwriter #RichardAspinall #divermagazine #underwaterphotographer #underwaterphotography #diving #Egypt
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Richard Aspinall
- Jun 10, 2016
- 1 min
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Richard Aspinall
- Jan 25, 2016
- 1 min
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Richard Aspinall
- Dec 29, 2015
- 1 min
Diver magazine feature on the Basking Sharks of Mull
Back in August I headed north to Mull to swim with Basking Sharks. Thanks to Basking Shark Scotland for an excelent few days. This article appeared in the January issue of Diver. You can see more photos from Mull here. #mull #baskingsharks #scotland #underwaterphotographer #marineconservation #whales #divermagazine
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Richard Aspinall
- Sep 4, 2015
- 1 min
Diver magazine feature: Brava Bravo
Article for Diver Magazine, 'Brava Bravo' by Richard Aspinall focuses on diving the Costa Brava and the Medes islands in north-eastern Spain. #dive #diving #scuba #CostaBrava #MedesIslands #RichardAspinall #underwaterphotographer #divinginSpain
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Richard Aspinall
- May 28, 2015
- 1 min
Depth magazine feature: The Farne Islands
Depth Magazine feature on the Farne Islands, which offer a remarkable wildlife spectacle, both above and below the water. #Farneislands #Depthmagazine #scuba #diving #richardaspinall #underwaterphotographer #divingwithseals #UKdiving #PADI #BSAC
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