Beneath Cold Seas: The Underwater Wilderness of the Pacific Northwest
"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"One of the most impressive photography books we've seen in a long time . . ."-Ask_Kelly's Blog, OhRanger.com, August 2012"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"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"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"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, 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