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
Eye of the shark. La Paz, Mexico.
Pair of pipefish looking for food. Anilao, Philippines.
A pair of colemani shrimp. Anilao, Philippines.
A rarely seen bumblebee shrimp! Anilao, Philippines.
Urchin. Anilao, Philippines.
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.
“The Kiss” taken in Anilao, Philippines by Scott Gietler
Nudibranch taken in Baja, California.
Pipefish found in Anilao, Philippines
“Mustache”
Taken by Adriano Morettin, who received an honorable mention in the “Nudibranch” category of our Ocean Art Photography Contest.
See all of the wonderful winning photos at the Underwater Photography Guide.
Lionfish in the Solomon Islands, by Todd Winner
Taken in the Solomon Islands by Todd Winner
Taken by Todd Winner in the Solomon Islands
Jelly at an oil rig, by Todd Winner