2. Introduction
Nicholas Samaras is a dedicated underwater
photographer who incorporates spectacular lighting
and stunning visual closeups to intrigue and inspire.
Notable for his works such as the Gastropteron rubrum
which he took and got published in the Scuba Diver
Through The Lens Magazine.
3. Introduction
Comes from Thessaloniki, Greece.
Studied in Central Saint Martins college of Art and
Design, London
His photographs mostly consist of very striking fish
portraits, divers and ship wrecks, with intricate details
and interesting colour palettes.
4. Introduction
Has won numerous awards for his photography in contest like the
DAN europe photo contest 2006,
NELOS international underwater photo and film Festival
Festival Mondial De L'image sous
Marine Scuba Diving Magazine International Annual Contest USA
Greek International Underwater Photography Championship
Annual Contest www.underwaterphotography.com
International Underwater Photography Contest "CITTA'DI VENEZIA 2010"
PELAGOS Festival
5. Introduction
Also has done his own exhibition called “Soulfly" at
Vafolpoulelo cultural centre in Thessaloniki, which
moved to Katerini Pieria for "Alkaterineia 2008” and
then to Vienna, Amicale, European Patent office
february to august 2008 since it was that good.
6. Work wise
His pictures have not changed in terms of style and
setting since the beginning. However, he has started to
expand his range of photography to even sports
photography where he focuses on the subjects
aesthetic and grace.
7. Work wise
Nicholas Samaras’s work also has indeed made a
positive difference in terms of making the public aware
of marine conservation.
As his work shows the beauty of the ocean and its
wonders, he in turn wants people to know about how
the oceans ecosystem needs help.
8. Work wise
His work includes varied lighting, either to focus onto a
particular subject, or to make vivid silhouettes, either
creating a interesting composition.
His eye for detail is also incredible, displaying
numerous colours and texture in depth, making the
picture stand out, for the right reasons.
9. Work wise
His work, to me, is incredibly refreshing. With a balance
of “easy on the eye” images and equally striking
closeups, I feel that he brings the raw emotions of what
its like in the ocean, like the ebb and flow, with just
pictures.
His varying pieces, be it black and white or just
colour, show the vastness of the sea and also the
beauty that we may just look past whenever we think
about the sea.
10. 5 Images
This picture is intriguing as there is a really nice cool
lighting where the water is, singling out the diver. And
also the rule of thirds is applied here to further focus on
the water with the diver. The lighting of the cave also
gives a circular leading line to the diver.
11. 5 Images
This picture is really interesting, showing the movement
of the animal, as well as making the background black,
causing the focus to be on the animal itself. Also that in
turn fully shows the colours of the animal in its varying
hues.
12. 5 Images
This picture is also has its background blacked out and
a lighting coming from the top to focus on the squid.
Probably had the sides photoshopped to get the light
stream effect.
13. 5 Images
This picture has an interesting effect of reflection onto
the waters surface showing details of not only the
bottom of the reptile, but the top as well. The
background sort of compliments the reptile as well.
14. 5 Images
This picture was taken using a snoot, giving a vignette
like effect to focus on the subject. The colour contrast
between the subject and the anemones make the
subject stand out further.
15. Conclusion
Nicholas Samaras has taken interesting and exotic
pictures that continue to inspire and excite me, as well
as many others out there. I hope his pictures reach out
more for marine conservation as well to continue
showing the world beauty beneath the depths.
