Ten Amazing Photos from Friends of the Guide
10 Amazing Underwater Photos
Taken in Dec 2012, Jan/Feb 2013
Feature by Brent Durand with photos by Various Artists (in no particular order). Commentary by UWPG publisher Scott Gietler
If you're like me you love diving, traveling and new underwater photos. We publish many tutorials, tips and reviews at the Underwater Photography Guide to help improve our u/w photography and find inspiration for new images.
It's always "dive season" somewhere in the world, and this feature celebrates some inspiring images captured this past winter by ten incredible underwater photographers.
So where are you diving next? What is your next photo project? We want to see your amazing photos soon! - Brent
Amazing Underwater Photo #1
Tube Anemone by Kevin Lee, California
This anemone is simple but stunning macro. Perfectly lit, perfectly framed, just the right detail and depth of field.
Amazing Underwater Photo #2
Turtle by Jeffrey Milsen, Hawaii
The front fin creates a great "leading line", and the sun-rays really make the shot. A simple wide-angle shot that keeps drawing you in"
Amazing Underwater Photo #3
Anthias with parasite by Mark Strickland, Australia
Incredible natural history photograph, with perfect exposure and great bokeh.
Amazing Underwater Photo #4
Humpbacks by Craig Dietrich, Socorro
Humpbacks are expected in Socorro in February topside, but this year many divers got a special treat underwater. Craig nailed the shot.
Amazing Underwater Photo #5
Leafy Sea Dragon by Ken Thongpila, Australia
Ken used just the right composition and depth of field to produce a winning leafy sea dragon shot.
Amazing Underwater Photo #6
Wolf Fish by Lill Haugen, Norway
Braving the cold waters of Norway, Lill captured a special moment with just the right expressions - two wolf fish truly in love.
Amazing Underwater Photo #7
Filefish eye by Ron Watkins, Florida
Ron went for the artistic point of view on this fish, one that we all love to photograph and admire for its wonderful blue patterns.
Amazing Underwater Photo #8
Cenotes by Jo-ann WIlkins, Mexico
Diver, light beams and surface reflections all add up to a stunning wide-angle shot.
Amazing Underwater Photo #9
Crocodile by Goran Butajla, Cuba
Crocs are not your everyday subject. They are dangerous, hard to find, and not easy to photograph without losing a finger. This photo has a dramatic close-up point of view, enhanced by the distinct sunbeams.
Amazing Underwater Photo #10
Blue-ring Octopus by Marcello di Francesco, Philippines
Dramatic black-background photo of one of the most beautiful & deadly octopus.
Do you have great photos from the spring (March - May 2013)? We're accepting submissions for our next Friends of the Guide photo feature. Email brent@uwphotographyguide.com for more details.
About the Author
Brent Durand is an avid California beach diver, underwater photographer and editor with the Underwater Photography Guide. You can follow UWPG on Facebook and also read Brent's featured article on shooting a Melibe Nudibranch congregation.
Further Reading
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Story Behind the Shot: Hatching Octopus
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Story Behind the Shot: Cave Reflection
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