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.

Night Diving in Komodo

During a week-long trip aboard the Indo Aggressor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, nightly dives revealed unique marine life, showcased in a video featuring animals like the Decorator Crab and Blue-Spotted Stingray. The author expresses interest in night diving, noting its ability to unveil creatures typically unseen during the day.
Underwater Photography in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Few dive destinations deliver the same mix of reef drama, macro surprises, and pelagic encounters as Komodo National Park, Indonesia. One dive can give you a reef manta ray sweeping through current over a coral bommie, while the next reveals a painted frogfish, pygmy seahorse, or tube-dwelling anemone with shrimp hiding in plain sight. That…
10 Cool Underwater Moments In Komodo

I spend a few days diving off the Indo Aggressor. We did most of our diving off the coast of the Komodo Island. Next week, I’ll post a full review of my dive liveaboard experience but for now here are my favorite moments underwater from the trip. Here’s a link to my underwater camera set-up.
Creatures in Underwater Caverns – Diving Gili Biaha and Gili Tepekong

I dove at Gili Biaha and Gili Tepekong with Atlantis Diving Bali. The efficient operation included hotel transfers and discounted gear use. Despite poor visibility, we spotted sharks, nudibranchs, and vibrant coral. The dives featured strong currents but provided a wealth of marine life, making for an unforgettable experience.
The Magical and Deadly Blue-Ringed Octopus

While diving in Dauin, Philippines, the author encountered a Blue-Ringed Octopus, one of the most venomous marine creatures, capable of killing 26 humans with its neurotoxin, Tetrodotoxin. This octopus, commonly found in tropical reefs, uses jet propulsion for swimming. More content from the dive will be released soon.
10 Cool Underwater Critters in Dauin | Philippines

I spent a week scuba diving near Dauin and Apo Island in the Philippines, capturing various marine life with a Sealife Camera. My favorite sightings included nudibranchs, seahorses, and frogfish. Diving was organized by Atmosphere Resort, and I plan to share dive videos soon.
Gift Ideas For A Scuba Diver

This holiday season, consider thoughtful gifts for scuba divers, including action cameras, memory cards, waterproof labels, and dive hoods. Additional suggestions are Fish ID books, dive maps for decoration, wetsuit hangers, dry bags, wet socks, and dive travel insurance. These gifts can enhance diving experiences and provide practical support.
Sharks in Black & White and Color

As I mentioned in my last post, I traveled to the Bahamas to dive Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. I met our dive liveaboard charter, the Dolphin Dream in Palm Beach, Florida and sailed first to Grand Bahama Island to clear immigration. We did not spend anytime on land in the Bahamas. We went straight…
Swimming with Wild Spotted Dolphins in the Bahamas

A few of my friends encouraged me to grab a last-minute spot on the M/V Dolphin Dream liveaboard. The purpose of this dive trip was to visit the infamous Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. Tiger Beach is considered one of the best place in the world to get up-close and personal with Tiger Sharks. After…
Morning Dives in Tavernier, Florida

A few weeks ago, a few friends and I made plans to visit dive sites where Goliath Groupers congregate off the coast of West Palm Beach in Florida. This would be a quick weekend “dive and dash” consisting of about 4-6 dives. Unfortunately, a hurricane ripped through the area a week before our visit. So,…