underwater photography

Underwater photography from dive destinations around the world. This collection showcases captivating images captured beneath the surface in locations ranging from the Caribbean waters of St. Vincent to the rich marine ecosystems of Mozambique and beyond.

Whether you’re a fellow underwater photographer seeking inspiration, a diver planning your next adventure, or simply fascinated by life below the waves, you’ll find a diverse visual journey through our ocean experiences. Featured imagery includes vibrant marine life encounters—from colorful reef fish and majestic pelagics to intricate macro subjects—as well as haunting shipwreck explorations, behind-the-scenes moments with dive masters and crews, and glimpses of the dive resorts and liveaboards that make these adventures possible.

Each post offers a window into different underwater environments and diving experiences, combining the artistry of underwater photography with the thrill of scuba exploration. These images represent real dive trips, real moments, and the incredible diversity of what lies beneath the surface when you venture into the underwater world.

GREEN WordPrompt Challenge

Here’s my contribution to this month’s WordPress single-word monthly challenge. This month, the single-world is Green. Turtles are great to photograph or capture on video. Most turtles don’t mind being models. I took this image in Grenada with my first underwater camera. I knew nothing about underwater photography and my images were coming out with…
Saturday Vibes : Gray Angelfish

Gray Angelfish are commonly found throughout the Caribbean. This photo was captured in the water surround Grand Cayman. The fish are used to scuba divers and often will not swim off when divers are around. This makes them a great subjects for underwater photographers. The image was shot with an Olympus camera. More underwater images…
Trying An Underwater Scooter

From the moment I saw James Bond and Emilio Largo use underwater scooters in the movie Thunderball, I knew this would be something I would like to try. A few weeks ago, the opportunity presented itself and I was able to execute two dives with an Suex XJOY underwater scooter. Underwater scooters are also know…
Wildlife Wednesday : Frogfish

Frogfish are notable for their oddly-shaped bodies and the ability to change color to blend into its environment. They are solitary creatures and they do no interact unless they are mating. Frogfish are carnivores and will consume other fish, crustaceans, and even other frogfish. There are over 47 different species of frogfish. Most of these…
Seahorse Saturday: Caribbean to the Coral Triangle

Seahorses thrive in diverse marine environments, with the Indo-Pacific region showcasing the highest variety of species, such as the Pygmy and Thorny seahorses. In contrast, finding seahorses in the Caribbean, particularly in Curaçao, requires careful searching. Unique biological traits include paternal care and remarkable camouflage abilities.
6 Minute Break : Coral Reefs

Six minutes of calm and peaceful underwater sights and sounds. The footage was captured along the coral reefs of Egypt. Lots of tiny fish dashing in and out of beautiful coral reefs. Perfect for a short break. Music: I Am Running Down the Long Hallway of Viewmont Elementary by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a…
Fluorescent Friday : Hurghada Departure

Some underwater creatures can absorb light and re-emit it at longer wavelengths. Scuba divers and photographers use yellow filters on masks and lenses to observe and capture these phenomena during night dives in the Red Sea, Egypt. Additional camera setup details for capturing fluorescent images are provided in the content.
Wordless Wednesday : Anchor Chain

Image captured with a Panasonic Lumix GH5 and edited with Lumiar 4.
What’s It Like To Paint Underwater?

Recently, I was on a liveaboard dedicated to scuba diving in the Red Sea. The ship offered underwater painting instruction by a talented dive instructor and underwater artist, Olga Nikitina. Olga earned a degree in Interior Design from Ulyanovsk State University in 2006 and in 2008 she became a scuba diver. In 2015, Olga became…
More Sharks

If you haven’t noticed, I love diving with sharks. Sharks are one of the most misunderstood creatures in the ocean which humans senselessly kill at an unsustainable rate. Below are a few fun images I’ve captured over the last few years. Bull Sharks circling above, off the coast of Playa del Carmen. Reef Sharks resting…