Is underwater photography difficult? Actually, no—at least, not to any significant degree when compared with any other discipline of photography. Each single stage of creating an underwater photograph, if seen in isolation from the rest, is not so tricky. It is the sum of all its parts, as well as mastering the whole, which can appear confusing at times.
The San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition (SDUFEX) is inviting underwater filmmakers worldwide to submit their short films. Submissions are currently open until June 15, 2025. SDUFEX offers a unique opportunity to share your visions of the underwater world with a global audience.
The photo was taken in French Polynesia and triumphed over 6750 underwater pictures entered by underwater photographers from around the world.
“The mother is accompanying her calf to the surface, because the baby is still so small and clumsy,” explained Herrero. “The calf is releasing a few bubbles underwater showing it is still learning to hold its breath properly. For me, this photo really shows a mother’s love and communicates the beauty and fragility of life in our ocean.”
52 Assignments fra mester undervandsfotografen Alex Mustard er en ny og anderledes bog til alle undervandsfotografer, der trænger til lærerige og kreative udfordringer.
I was amazed when all the little backscatter dots that ruined my image disappeared with a single click. Backscatter Xterminator is an excellent gift for underwater photographers.
The Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition, widely regarded as the pinnacle of achievement for underwater photographers, has revealed its winners for 2024.
With record-breaking participation from over 90 countries, the competition set a new standard for creativity and technical excellence. From mesmerizing macro shots of marine birth to dramatic wide-angle scenes of cenotes and reefscapes, the winning photographs highlight the beauty, fragility, and diversity of underwater ecosystems while inspiring global conservation efforts.
Voice of the Ocean is the photo, video and art competition associated with the flagship Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) in Singapore, the largest and longest-running dive show in Asia.
Held from April 4 to 6, 2025, ADEX Ocean FesAval 2025 culminates in a capAvaAng live judging event, with a prestigious jury choosing the winners and runners-up in the competition categories as well as the “Best of Show” overall winner.
We asked our contributors to share their favorite underwater images that showcase Romanticism and romantic elements or symbolism, and they came back with a beautiful collection of macro and wide-angle shots featuring a variety of marine life and underwater scenery, including the Dark Romanticism of mysterious caves and moody wrecks.
We asked our contributors to share their favorite underwater images with gem tones of ruby red, emerald green, sapphire blue, amethyst purple, amber topaz or sparkly diamond, and they came back with a brilliant selection of macro and wide-angle shots featuring a diverse range of marine species and underwater scenes.
RC Astro and Go Ask Erin are thrilled to unveil Backscatter Xterminator (BSXT), a game-changing Photoshop plugin that eliminates backscatter from underwater photos with a single miraculous click.
A breakthrough for underwater photographers
Backscatter, the colloquial term for particulate matter suspended in water, has long been the bane of underwater photographers. Although many editing techniques exist to get rid of goo in underwater photos, nothing comes within light years of BSXT’s superpowers.
(November 6, 2024 – Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM): The 17th annual MantaFest, hosted by the Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, has once again captivated underwater photographers, divers, and ocean enthusiasts from around the world. The event saw several returning participants, a testament to MantaFest’s enduring appeal as one of the Pacific’s premier dive photography events.
