From the minds of the Underwater Photography Guide (www.uwphotographyguide.com) we bring you our favorite, most surreal, beautiful & enchanting photos from the deep blue sea.
"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in it's net of wonder forever." - Jacques Cousteau
Anemone shrimp, aka “Sexy” shrimp, in front of a candy cane anemone. It was my first time seeing this type of rare anemone. Anilao, Philippines.
Lionfish moving through the water. Anilao, Philippines.
Mantis shrimp eyes. The photo is cropped, but I was pretty close to his eyes with my supermacro setup. Taken in Anilao, Philippines.
Lionfish taken from below. Anilao, Philippines.
“The Kiss” taken in Anilao, Philippines by Scott Gietler
Nudibranch found in Baja, California.
Nudibranch taken in Baja, California.
Nudibranch taken in Baja, California.
Guess what time it is…. NUDIBRANCH TIME! Get ready for some nudi spam!
This hypselodoris californiensis was taken in Baja, California by Scott Gietler.
“Little Ray of Sunshine”
Taken by Adam Purdy, who won 4th place in the “Compact Wide-Angle” category of our Ocean Art Contest.
See all of the incredible winning underwater photos on the Underwater Photography Guide.
Glowing gold anemone, found on a beach dive in Redondo Beach, California
Polycera atra nudibranch peering over the edge, found on a beach dive in Redondo Beach, California
Hermie nudibranch, found on a beach dive in Old Marineland
Underwater photography in Malibu Road, California
Pretty schooling fish found during a beach dive at Point Dume, Malibu, California