Ringmaster - Manager of this WebRing

Who is the Ringmaster

Hi, I am Mark Beatty, the "Ringmaster" or "Ring Manager" of the Underwater Photography WebRing on Yahoo/Webring and the Underwater Photo Ring on Ringsurf.com. I started the ring as an effort to bring together underwater photography web sites both for the active underwater photographer and those interested in our work (play, hobby, etc.). I have been doing underwater still photography and slide shows for area clubs since the early 1990's. In the last year, I have also started into Underwater Video. Some of my past photography is at http://www.uwpix.com

 

I am also the webmaster for this site, and web sites for the Gavia Scuba Club (Cincinnati, Ohio); Underwater Images, an annual national underwater photography and video competition, and the company I work for which is in no way related to diving or photography. I recently introduced UWPhotographer.net, an underwater photography information and resource site. I am by no means an HTML expert, but I can usually look and help find problems. I use FrontPage 2000 currently to create my sites.

I receive nothing for serving as Ringmaster, except the opportunity to interact with others in underwater photography, and see some great photos. As with all other members, I get the advantages of web site exposure by being linked to other web sites on the same subject.

 

 

Duties of the Ringmaster

As ring manager, I use the free services of Yahoo/WebRing to maintain the Underwater Photography Webring and RingSurf.com to maintain the Underwater Photo Ring. As the creator of these rings, I had the opportunity to define who can join, how the ring functions, and the general look of the HTML fragment (within the parameters of the each system). I will attempt to make sure the rings stay on subject by qualifying what sites fit into them. Sometimes I will suggest other web rings for sites not significantly related to the subject. If you notice a site you don't think fits, or has changed since joining, please notify webmaster@uwphotoring.com .

 

Why two Rings?

This all started with the ring on Webring.org in 1999. On September 5, 2000, Yahoo took over Webring.org and made significant changes, mostly to the detriment of the ring, it's users and management. The second ring was started shortly thereafter as an alternative to those who miss the features of the old system. The rules for site membership are identical for both rings. You can join either or both rings, but the new ring will offer more to you as a member in most cases.

 

Philosophy

This ring was created to showcase underwater photography and video, both amateur and professional. It can also be a good source of information on underwater photo and video equipment, repairs, training, and travel. Sites who fit into these categories and enhance the group as a whole are welcome to join.