NAKAMURA Ikuo
NAKAMURA Ikuo 中村 征夫 (1945.7.1- ) Akita Pref. One of Japan's most prominent marine photographers.
Started scuba diving and marine photography at age 20. Worked at the Suichu Zokei Center, then turned freelance.
Currently head of a production company called Squall, specializing in the ocean. Underwater documentary photographer actively covering Tokyo Bay, Minamata, Ishigaki (Shiraho), Isahaya, and other marine environment hot spots. Numerous photo books, TV and radio appearances, photo contest judge, etc. (2005.08.28)
Awards 13th Kimura Ihe'e Award, 1987; Higashikawa Special Award, 1996; Kodansha Publishing Culture Photo Award, 1997
Web site http://www.squall.co.jp/