23 Of The Most Amazing Photos From The Underwater The Photographer Of The Year Contest

Underwater photos are always so peaceful. They could be filled with some of the most ferocious sea creatures but the look tranquil so we would never know. Recently, the 2018 Underwater Photography Of The Year contest was underway and judges had a lot of images to choose from. Over 5,000 photos were submitted, from photographers from over 63 countries.

If you want to take a look at all the photos take a look at them here!

23. “Humpback Whale Spy Hopping”

Image Via Greg Lecoeur

22. “A Sand Tiger Shark Surrounded By Tiny Bait Fish”

Image Via Tanya Houppermans

21. “Down The Stream”

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20. “Hypnosis”

Image Via Wendy Timmermans

19. “Love Birds”

Image Via Grant Thomas

18. “Peek-A-Boo”

Image Via Martin Edser

17. “Morning Flight”

Image Via Filippo Borghi

16. “Blacktip Rendezvous”

Image Via Renee Capozzola

15. “Friend Or Food?!”

Image Via Songda Cai

14. “Hyppocampus Guttulatus Coupling Dance”



Image Via Adriano Morettin

13. “Pretty Lady”

Image Via TianHong Wang

12. “The Fisherman”

Image Via Filippo Borghi

11. “A Reflective Green Turtle Hatchling”

Image Via Matt Curnock

10. “Cooking Sausage”

Image Via Pekka Tuuri

9. “Crocodile Reflections”

Image Via Borut Furlan

8. “One Of The Last Ones”

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7. “The Hammer”

Image Via Jacob Degee

6. “Tres Amigos”

Image Via Sarah Vasend

5. “The Nose”

Image Via Mike Korostelev

4. “Under The Wave”

Image Via Rodney Bursiel

3. “Attack”

Image Via Mika Saareila

2. “OCD Diver Tries To Right Shipwreck”

Image Via Susannah H. Snowden-Smith

1. “In Hinding”

Image Via Scott Gutsy Tuason