Is David Doubilet alive?

Is David Doubilet alive?

David Doubilet (born November 28, 1946) is an underwater photographer known primarily for his work published in National Geographic Magazine where he is a contributing photographer and has been an author for 70 feature articles since 1971.

Why is David Doubilet famous?

For more than 40 years, David Doubilet has been chronicling the magnificent and the mysterious for National Geographic as an underwater photographer. In that time, he has captured marine environments everywhere from Botswana to Tasmania to Canada. Doubilet is also a longtime Rolex Testimonee.

Where did David Doubilet go to school?

David Doubilet: I went to Boston University, and I was going to be a marine biologist, and I decided that this was not the direction I wanted to go in. I wanted to make images. And I studied film and broadcasting at Boston University.

What camera does David Doubilet?

Nikon cameras
Doubilet uses a variety of Nikon cameras in SEACAM underwater housings which are equipped with a range of wide-angle Nikkor lenses, behind a 9.5-inch optical glass super dome. The dome corrects the 33-percent underwater magnification and spreads the boundary layer of the surface across the curvature of the dome.

How does National Geographic film underwater?

In the basement of National Geographic, engineers tinker with new ingenious ways to capture animals in their natural habitat. In the lab, a 3D printer pumps out camera parts and underwater devices are tested in a pressurized tank.

What does a National Geographic photographer do?

National Geographic magazine (NGM) selects photographers on an assignment-to-assignment basis. Story proposals are developed internally, with NGM editors meeting regularly to discuss possible story ideas or are submitted by approved photographers and writers.

How do free divers hold their breath?

As humans are not able to hold their breath very long under regular circumstances, free divers specifically train their lungs and breath to be able to hold their breath longer underwater. Their training also incorporates other physical and mental exercises to keep them fit and healthy.

How long do free divers hold their breath?

Most people without any training can hold their breath for about 30 seconds without gasping for air. But free divers who swim without the aids of snorkels or scuba gear can actually hold their breath for more than 10 minutes.