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In Search of Leafy Sea Dragons

Masters of disguise, the leafy sea dragon is one of the trickier ocean critters to spot. Here's why these mythical-looking animals dazzle us—and how to take the perfect photo.

Photography Tips: Understanding a Camera's Histogram and How It Works

Your camera's got important tools, and it's time to start using them. Learn to capture a brighter shot by utilizing your histogram and increasing image exposure.

LOOK: Diving with a Hammerhead Shark

Take a look at this amazing underwater photo of a hammerhead shark in Bimini, Bahamas!

Video: Manta Flight

Backscatter pro client Howard Hall shares his stunning footage of giant kelp forests and his top shooting techniques.

Lightroom Step-By-Step Tutorial: How To Edit Underwater Shark Photos

Editing underwater photos in Lightroom is not as hard as you think! Here's our guide to fixing shark photos in Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop.

Video: California Kelp Forests

Backscatter pro client Howard Hall shares his stunning footage of California's giant kelp forests and his top shooting techniques.

Video: Swimming With The Giants of Baja

Backscatter Pro Team Member Erick Higuera shares his amazing short film and techniques for shooting the giants of Baja.

Look: The Poisonous Mototi Octopus

Beautiful but deadly, this tiny critter is a close cousin of the blue-ringed octopus. Learn how pro photographer Jeffrey Chua de Guzman got the shot.