Awards

• Winner of National Outdoor Book Awards (Design/Artistic Merit) 2012

Overview

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

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The images are evocative, sensuous, tactile. -Abby Luby, Westchester Guardian , April 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 , February 28, 2014

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 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 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 He depicts our underwater world in a way that will amaze scuba divers and art lovers alike. -Tracey Sherlock, Vancouver Sun, December 2011 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 One of the most impressive photography books we've seen in a long time . . . -Ask_Kelly's Blog, OhRanger.com, August 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 The images are evocative, sensuous, tactile. -Abby Luby, Westchester Guardian , April 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 . . . a visual delight . . . -Janice Williams, Tri-City News , March 2012 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 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 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 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 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) 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) 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 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) One of the most impressive photography books we've seen in a long time. --Ask_Kelly's Blog OhRanger.com (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) 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 A visual delight. --Janice Williams Tri-City News (01/01/2012) 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) 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) 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 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) He depicts our underwater world in a way that will amaze scuba divers and art lovers alike. --Tracey Sherlock Vancouver Sun (01/01/2011) 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) 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) The images are evocative, sensuous, tactile. --Abby Luby Westchester Guardian (01/01/2012) 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 (01/01/2012) 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) 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) 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) 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 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) 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 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) One of the most impressive photography books we've seen in a long time.--Ask Kelly's Blog OhRanger.com (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) The images are evocative, sensuous, tactile.--Abby Luby Westchester Guardian (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) 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) 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) ... a visual delight...--Janice Williams Tri-City News (01/01/2012) 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) 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) 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) 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 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) He depicts our underwater world in a way that will amaze scuba divers and art lovers alike.--Tracey Sherlock Vancouver Sun (01/01/2011) 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) 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) 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) Beneath Cold Seas by David Hall contains some of the most stunning photography of marine life in the Pacific Northwest that I've ever seen. It makes me want to get cold again! -Paul Humann, author and photographer of Marine Life Identification

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

Author Information

David Hall is an award-winning photographer and photojournalist with an international reputation whose work has been published in magazines such as National Geographic, Smithsonian, Natural History, Time, BBC Wildlife, Geo, and Terre Sauvage. He is the coauthor of ten children's books in Scholastic's Undersea Encounters series and coauthor of the scientific paper describing the famous psychedelic frogfish, for which he received an award from the International Institute for Species Exploration.

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