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
Nemo eggs, ready to hatch. Anilao, Philippines.
Face of a pipefish. Anilao, Philippines.
Pregnant pygmy seahorse. 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.
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.
“Bottle Sweet Bottle”
Taken by Christian Loader, who won 3rd place in the “Macro” category of our Ocean Art Contest.
See all of the incredible winning underwater photos on the Underwater Photography Guide.
Taken in Indonesia by Todd Winner
Nembrotha Chamberlaini nudibranch, taken in Anilao, Philippines
Anemonefish eggs, all with eyes. Taken in Anilao, Philippines.
Nudibranchs in the Solomon Islands, by Todd Winner
“I Love My Eggs”
Peacock shrimp photographed by Martina Gambirasi, 2nd place in the “Compact Macro” category of our Ocean Art Contest.
See all of the wonderful winning photos at the Underwater Photography Guide
Nudibranch, photographed in La Paz, Mexico
By Todd Winner
Taken in Fiji by Todd Winner