The oceans are still one of the most mysterious places on our planet. Whether it’s the depths of the ocean, where light is scarce and the only life huddles around hydrothermal vents, or it’s the beautiful coral reefs where life is colorful and abundant, underwater environments never cease to amaze us. Because of this, underwater photography is a very popular and growing aspect of digital photography, used both for biology, traditional photography, and advertising.
This post showcases 65 absolutely amazing underwater photographs captured by some of the most talented photographers around the world. The beauty of these underwater photographs will leave you in a state of awe at the beauty of Earth.
Enjoy the photographs, and be sure to visit each photographer’s page (linked to in the photograph)! Thanks, and have a great day.
Peter Liu
Jim Patterson
Zena Holloway
Victor Amor
KenvinPinardy
Shingo Uchiyama
Zena Holloway
Eldad Hagar
Alexander Semenov
The National Geographic
Motoya Kawasaki
Elena Kalis
Manu
Unknown
Andrey Narchuck
Motoya Kawasaki
David Doubilet
Gattaldo
Jesper Larsen
Oytopia
Santiago Salcedo
Camilo Acuna
Arne Kuilman
Marcus Wallinder
David Doubilet
Elena Kalis
Tintinian
Tracie Taylor
Breic
TYR
Smodger
Elijah Northen
Vanveelen
The National Geographic
Eric Javier
Tornicoqui
Frantographer
The National Geographic
Dr. Steve
Maytevidri
Sugarock
The National Geographic
Paragon
Digivangelist
Mikael Jigmo
Ian Grainger
Eythor
The National Geographic
Rainan
The National Geographic
Oskar Hennrikson
Nuno Gomes
Daniel Mejia
Marcus Lim
Michael AW
Alexander Semenov
Marcus Lim
Hasan Yokes
Pedro Gonio
Norbert Probst
Shahaira de Cuba
Pedro Gonio
Saudullah
Doug Deep
Michael AW
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06.11.10
WOW these are all amazing but that under water tiger is really something else, I totally love that photo.
Thanks for sharing.
06.11.10
Wow, very nice photos! I didn’t know that there are so many colors under water! Thanks for sharing with us!
06.11.10
Great post. I loves both Tigers. Thanks for sharing
You miss one of my favorite. search Google “elephant underwater” in image section
http://www.google.com.au/images?hl=en&q=elephant%20underwater
06.11.10
Mind blowing collection, I also loved that white tiger so much!
06.12.10
Wow.. ya more wow from me, because they are really amazing work, beautiful photographs.
I love the light on “Oytopia”.
06.12.10
…. a totally awesome underwater showcase !!
06.14.10
Many thanx for sharing. Awesome….
06.18.10
Great post Eric!. Wanted to share with your readers a unique resource where all of the top underwater photographers have galleries. You also will find tutorials and other information on underwater photography if anyone is looking to learn how to shoot themselves.
http://www.divephotoguide.com
Hope you enjoy it!
Keep up the great work on the blog!
07.05.10
What a collection of really beautiful photos. I’ve thumb it up.
07.08.10
Awesome collection of underwater photography. Some photos have been shot in amazing angles. The vibrant colors are beautiful too.