Beneath Cold Seas: The Underwater Wilderness of the Pacific Northwest - Tapa dura

"Oh, what photos!...Hall showcases the arrays of magnificent nudibranches, intricately patterned chitons and colorful sea stars. At the other end of the spectrum, he reveals the remarkable camouflage of octopi and other creatures." -Barbara Lloyd McMichael, "The Bellingham Herald" "A visual feast of Pacific Northwest sea life served with a science lesson on the side. Hall captures personality and emotion where you least expect it." -Brian Colella, "Seattle Met", November 2011 "Dispelling the myth that cold, murky waters equal boring waters, Hall has captured the staggering beauty and variety of marine life found in the Pacific Northwest. Although the animals themselves are truly amazing, it is Hall's creative eye and masterful photographic technique that really sets this book apart." -Jemima Greaves, "Outdoor Photography Magazine" "While there are heaps of photography books celebrating the beauty of tropical coral reefs, there are few that focus on marine life in cold waters. Hall's writing is as eloquent as his full-color photos, with touching vignettes about his curiosity for and experiences in shooting crabs, jellyfish, nudibranchs and octopi, and why he goes to such physical extremes to get these cold-water critters on camera . . . those physical disadvantages make his book, "Beneath Cold Seas", all the more amazing." -Ben Davison, "Undercurrent" ." . . a visual delight . . ." -Janice Williams, "Tri-City News", March 2012 "It's a bit mind-blowing to imagine that hooded nudibranches and grasping octopi found in the book live in the inky depths abutting our very own rocky shores." -Mirissa Neff, "San Francisco Bay Guardian", April 2012 "The images are evocative, sensuous, tactile." -Abby Luby, "Westchester Guardian", April 2012 "Rarely photographed underwater creatures can appear alien-- their cloudlike, luminous bodies more heavenly than earthly. The cold, dark waters of the Pacific Northwest teem with these otherworldly animals. Renowned photograph David Hall's book documents this delicate ecosystem." -Della Watson, "Sierra Magazine", May/June 2012 "One of the most impressive photography books we've seen in a long time . . ." -Ask_Kelly's Blog, OhRanger.com, August 2012 "This book is a work of art from every possible angle - from the exquisite photographs, to the book's design, to its flawless printing and production process. . . . Hall has everything right in this book. There is nothing extraneous, and nothing missing. This is a complete and moving immersion in the breathtaking underwater world of the Pacific Northwest." - National Outdoor Book Award, winner for Design and Artistic Merit "David Hall's superb images come from one of the most unlikely underwater venues, the Pacific Northwest, where the waters are frigid and often clouded with phytoplankton yet these photographs are filled with subtle coloration, and so uniquely composed that you are often left wondering how he did it. Somehow these breathtaking photographs escaped our notice in previous year-end reviews, but you should not let another year go by before putting this on the coffee tables of your friends and your family." -Laurence A. Marschall, "Natural History", November 2013 "Hall has consistently managed to capture patterns, textures and colors as if they were created on an easel. David Hall is an inspirational master who clearly hasn't yet gotten all of the recognition that he deserves." -Peter Symes, "X-ray Magazine"" "An incredible photographic showcase of marine life of the Pacific Northwest, "Beneath Cold Seas" offers spectacular imagery of the undersea world in our region. Numerous amazing images are accompanied by interesting text that explains the images and the challenges of high-end photography in the frigid waters of the Pacific Northwest." -Peter G. Williams, "Out There Monthly", December 2013 "Cayman Islands, pffft. Hall's stunning photographs of life beneath the waters of the Pacific Northwest show that cold waters are every bit as luridly colorful as their more temperate counterparts." -Steve Casmiro, "Adventure Journal," February 28, 2014 "To glimpse the spectacular ecosystem that lies beneath the chilly deep of the Pacific Northwest, spend some time with photographer David Hall's book, "Beneath Cold Seas."" -Camille Mann and Edecio Martinez, "The Weather Channel" "An exuberant celebration of northwest coast marine life said to be the most diverse and spectacular of any coldwater ecosystem on the planet." "-Diver," May 2012 "The level of consistency and standard of imagery is quite exceptional and it captures the wild spirit of this corner of the planet page after page. . . . [I]t is difficult to imagine that there will ever be a better collection of photographs to come out of this area." -Peter Rowlands, "Underwater Photography," January 2012 "This book offers a fascinating view of the cold-water ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest and artistically illuminates the intriguing underwater world. Hall's images celebrate and explore the amazing diversity found in this valuable and vulnerable ecosystem . . ." -Jenny Montgomery, "Photo Life," January 2012 "He depicts our underwater world in a way that will amaze scuba divers and art lovers alike." -Tracey Sherlock, "Vancouver Sun," December 2011 "Using state-of-the-art equipment, innovative techniques and electronic strobes, David Hall shows up an underwater world surprising to those who think color and diversity belong to the tropics." -Marilyn Dahl, "ShelfAwareness," December 2011 "Hall's images-which, at times, appear to be photographs of life on another planet-reflect not just the amazing diversity of sea life in local waters, but also the spectacular carnival of colors hidden just below the surface." -Brangien Davis, "Seattle Magazine," December 2011 "You will never look at the slate-gray waters of Puget Sound with the same eyes after perusing these photos." -Mary Ann Gwinn, "Seattle Times," December 2011 One of the most impressive photography books we've seen in a long time. --Ask_Kelly's Blog"OhRanger.com" (01/01/2012) An incredible photographic showcase of marine life of the Pacific Northwest, Beneath Cold Seas offers spectacular imagery of the undersea world in our region. Numerous amazing images are accompanied by interesting text that explains the images and the challenges of high-end photography in the frigid waters of the Pacific Northwest. --Peter G. Williams"Out There Monthly" (01/01/2013) Oh, what photos! . . . Hall showcases the arrays of magnificent nudibranches, intricately patterned chitons and colorful sea stars. At the other end of the spectrum, he reveals the remarkable camouflage of octopi and other creatures. --Barbara Lloyd McMichael"The Bellingham Herald" (01/01/2011) David Hall's superb images come from one of the most unlikely underwater venues, the Pacific Northwest, where the waters are frigid and often clouded with phytoplankton. . . . Yet these photographs are filled with subtle coloration, and so uniquely composed that you are often left wondering how he did it. --Laurence A. Marschall"Natural History" (01/01/2013) The level of consistency and standard of imagery is quite exceptional and it captures the wild spirit of this corner of the planet page after page. . . . It is difficult to imagine that there will ever be a better collection of photographs to come out of this area. --Peter Rowlands"Underwater Photography" (01/01/2012) This book is a work of art from every possible angle - from the exquisite photographs, to the book's design, to its flawless printing and production process. . . . Hall has everything right in this book. There is nothing extraneous, and nothing missing. This is a complete and moving immersion in the breathtaking underwater world of the Pacific Northwest. --National Outdoor Book Award Foundation, winner for Design and Artistic Merit Hall has consistently managed to capture patterns, textures and colors . . . as if they were created on an easel. David Hall is an inspirational master who clearly hasn't yet gotten all of the recognition that he deserves. --Peter Symes "X-ray Magazine " What's most striking about the book is the color and vibrance that photographer David Hall was able to capture. It's a bit mind-blowing to imagine that hooded nudibranches and grasping octopi found in the book live in the inky depths abutting our very own rocky shores. --Mirissa Neff"San Francisco Bay Guardian" (01/01/2012) The images are evocative, sensuous, tactile. --Abby Luby"Westchester Guardian" (01/01/2012) Rarely photographed underwater creatures can appear alien-their cloudlike, luminous bodies more heavenly than earthly. The cold, dark waters of the Pacific Northwest teem with these otherworldly animals. Renowned photograph David Hall's book documents this delicate ecosystem. --Della Watson"Sierra Magazine" (01/01/2012) Cayman Islands, pffft. Hall's stunning photographs of life beneath the waters of the Pacific Northwest show that cold waters are every bit as luridly colorful as their more temperate counterparts. --Steve Casmiro"Adventure Journal" (01/01/2014) A visual feast of Pacific Northwest sea life served with a science lesson on the side. Hall captures personality and emotion where you least expect it. --Brian Colella"Seattle Met" (01/01/2011) A visual delight. --Janice Williams"Tri-City News" (01/01/2012) Oh, what photos!... Hall showcases the arrays of magnificent nudibranches, intricately patterned chitons and colorful sea stars. At the other end of the spectrum, he reveals the remarkable camouflage of octopi and other creatures. --Barbara Lloyd McMichael"The Bellingham Herald" (01/01/2011) You will never look at the slate-gray waters of Puget Sound with the same eyes after perusing these photos. --Mary Ann Gwinn"Seattle Times" (01/01/2011) Using state-of-the-art equipment, innovative techniques and electronic strobes, David Hall shows up an underwater world surprising to those who think color and diversity belong to the tropics. --Marilyn Dahl"ShelfAwareness" (01/01/2011) This book offers a fascinating view of the cold-water ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest and artistically illuminates the intriguing underwater world. Hall's images celebrate and explore the amazing diversity found in this valuable and vulnerable ecosystem. --Jenny Montgomery"Photo Life" (01/01/2012) He depicts our underwater world in a way that will amaze scuba divers and art lovers alike. --Tracey Sherlock"Vancouver Sun" (01/01/2011) Hall's images - which, at times, appear to be photographs of life on another planet - reflect not just the amazing diversity of sea life in local waters, but also the spectacular carnival of colors hidden just below the surface. --Brangien Davis"Seattle Magazine" (01/01/2011) Dispelling the myth that cold, murky waters equal boring waters, Hall has captured the staggering beauty and variety of marine life found in the Pacific Northwest. Although the animals themselves are truly amazing, it is Hall's creative eye and masterful photographic technique that really sets this book apart. --Jemima Greaves "Outdoor Photography Magazine " This book is a work of art from every possible angle - from the exquisite photographs, to the book's design, to its flawless printing and production process.... Hall has everything right in this book. There is nothing extraneous, and nothing missing. This is a complete and moving immersion in the breathtaking underwater world of the Pacific Northwest.--National Outdoor Book Award Foundation, winner for Design and Artistic Merit What's most striking about the book is the color and vibrance that photographer David Hall was able to capture. It's a bit mind-blowing to imagine that hooded nudibranches and grasping octopi found in the book live in the inky depths abutting our very own rocky shores.--Mirissa Neff"San Francisco Bay Guardian" (01/01/2012) The images are evocative, sensuous, tactile.--Abby Luby"Westchester Guardian" (01/01/2012) Rarely photographed underwater creatures can appear alien-their cloudlike, luminous bodies more heavenly than earthly. The cold, dark waters of the Pacific Northwest teem with these otherworldly animals. Renowned photograph David Hall's book documents this delicate ecosystem.--Della Watson"Sierra Magazine" (01/01/2012) One of the most impressive photography books we've seen in a long time.--Ask Kelly's Blog"OhRanger.com" (01/01/2012) A visual delight.--Janice Williams"Tri-City News" (01/01/2012) David Hall's superb images come from one of the most unlikely underwater venues, the Pacific Northwest, where the waters are frigid and often clouded with phytoplankton.... Yet these photographs are filled with subtle coloration, and so uniquely composed that you are often left wondering how he did it.--Laurence A. Marschall"Natural History" (01/01/2013) This book offers a fascinating view of the cold-water ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest and artistically illuminates the intriguing underwater world. Hall's images celebrate and explore the amazing diversity found in this valuable and vulnerable ecosystem.--Jenny Montgomery"Photo Life" (01/01/2012) The level of consistency and standard of imagery is quite exceptional and it captures the wild spirit of this corner of the planet page after page.... It is difficult to imagine that there will ever be a better collection of photographs to come out of this area.--Peter Rowlands"Underwater Photography" (01/01/2012) Hall's images - which, at times, appear to be photographs of life on another planet - reflect not just the amazing diversity of sea life in local waters, but also the spectacular carnival of colors hidden just below the surface.--Brangien Davis"Seattle Magazine" (01/01/2011) Hall has consistently managed to capture patterns, textures and colors... as if they were created on an easel. David Hall is an inspirational master who clearly hasn't yet gotten all of the recognition that he deserves.--Peter Symes "X-ray Magazine " Cayman Islands, pffft. Hall's stunning photographs of life beneath the waters of the Pacific Northwest show that cold waters are every bit as luridly colorful as their more temperate counterparts.--Steve Casmiro"Adventure Journal" (01/01/2014) An incredible photographic showcase of marine life of the Pacific Northwest, "Beneath Cold Seas" offers spectacular imagery of the undersea world in our region. Numerous amazing images are accompanied by interesting text that explains the images and the challenges of high-end photography in the frigid waters of the Pacific Northwest.--Peter G. Williams"Out There Monthly" (01/01/2013) A visual feast of Pacific Northwest sea life served with a science lesson on the side. Hall captures personality and emotion where you least expect it.--Brian Colella"Seattle Met" (01/01/2011) ... a visual delight...--Janice Williams"Tri-City News" (01/01/2012) Oh, what photos!... Hall showcases the arrays of magnificent nudibranches, intricately patterned chitons and colorful sea stars. At the other end of the spectrum, he reveals the remarkable camouflage of octopi and other creatures.--Barbara Lloyd McMichael"The Bellingham Herald" (01/01/2011) You will never look at the slate-gray waters of Puget Sound with the same eyes after perusing these photos.--Mary Ann Gwinn"Seattle Times" (01/01/2011) Using state-of-the-art equipment, innovative techniques and electronic strobes, David Hall shows up an underwater world surprising to those who think color and diversity belong to the tropics.--Marilyn Dahl"ShelfAwareness" (01/01/2011) He depicts our underwater world in a way that will amaze scuba divers and art lovers alike.--Tracey Sherlock"Vancouver Sun" (01/01/2011) Hall's images-which, at times, appear to be photographs of life on another planet-reflect not just the amazing diversity of sea life in local waters, but also the spectacular carnival of colors hidden just below the surface.--Brangien Davis"Seattle Magazine" (01/01/2011) Dispelling the myth that cold, murky ...

Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award Foundation Award for Design and Artistic Merit This book is a work of art from every possible angle - from the exquisite photographs, to the book's design, to its flawless printing and production process. . . . Hall has everything right in this book. There is nothing extraneous, and nothing missing. This is a complete and moving immersion in the breathtaking underwater world of the Pacific Northwest. For more information: http: //www.beneathcoldseas.com