Haunting Image of Whale Skeletons Wins Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024
A stark photo of a diver examining the aftermath of a whale hunt has won Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024.
The Winners of the 2023 Underwater Photographer of the Year Competition
The results of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023 competition have been announced and American photographer Kat Zhou has been named Underwater Photographer of the Year for her outstanding photo of an Amazon river dolphin.
The Winning Photos from the 2022 Underwater Photographer of the Year
The annual Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) competition has announced this year's winners across numerous categories that all celebrate the best photography taken beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers, and swimming pools.
Photo of Reef Sharks Headlines Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021
The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 competition has announced its winners, and a beautiful wide-angle photo of reef sharks below two seagulls shot in crystal-clear water took top honors among a wide variety of beautiful images from around the world.
Photo of Seals ‘Living’ in an Iceberg Wins Underwater Photographer of the Year 2020
The Underwater Photographer of the Year competition has named its winners for 2020, crowning French photographer Greg Lacoeur as this year's champion and selecting 8 other category winners from among 5500 entries submitted by underwater photographers from 70 different countries.
The Winning Shots from Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019
Underwater Photographer of the Year has just announced the winners of its 2019 photo contest. Photographer Richard Barnden of the UK won both Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019 and British Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019 for his photo titled "The Gauntlet" (shown above).
The Winning Photos of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018
The Underwater Photographer of the Year photo competition has just unveiled its winners for 2018. The photos provide gorgeous glimpses into the aquatic world that's normally out of sight.
The Winning Photos of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2017
The international Underwater Photographer of the Year photo contest has announced its winners for the 2017 edition. The winning photo (shown above) was by French photographer Gabriel Barathieu, who captured a "Dancing Octopus" in a lagoon on the island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean.
The Winning Photos of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2016
The winning photos have just been announced for the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2016 contest. The grand prize was awarded to Italian photographer Davide Lopresti for his image "Gold," a portrait of a spiny seahorse.
Photographer Who Spends 500 Hours Underwater Each Year Shares His Best Shots
A photographer who takes stunning photos of marine life tells PetaPixel he spends 500 hours underwater each year.
Underwater Photo of Hippos Wins European Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Russian photographer Mike Korostelev has won 2022’s European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, held by the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT), for his underwater photography of hippos.
Underwater Photographer Shoots Stars of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ for Ocean Conservation Campaign
An underwater photographer has shot a series of images featuring the stars of Avatar: The Way of Water to raise funds to help conserve the world's oceans.
Diving Into Underwater Wildlife Photography with Kristi Odom
Nikon Ambassador and internationally acclaimed photographer and videographer Kristi Odom joined the PetaPixel Podcast this week to discuss underwater photography. Alongside joining us to talk shop, Odom also separately selected and explained her top three images of 2023, one of which is, perhaps not coincidentally, an underwater photo.
Photographer Captures Rare Photos of Orcas Bathed in Light Rays
A photographer who dived into the water with a huge pod of killer whales only had a few minutes each day to capture a rare shot of an orca bathed in light rays.
The Best Photos From the 2023 Close-Up Photographer of the Year Contest
The 2023 Close-up Photographer of the Year has been named. Hungarian photographer Csaba Daróczi has won the top prize for his striking image of a Eurasian nuthatch flying overhead a hollowed-out tree stump.
Night Photography Tips From Nat Geo Photographer Keith Ladzinski
As part of its 2023 in Review series, National Geographic has not only revealed its "Pictures of the Year," the iconic publication has also worked with its photographers to deliver a series of how-to articles designed to help amateur shutterbugs up their game heading into 2024.
Qysea’s New Underwater Drone Looks Dope, But It Deserves a Better Camera
Qysea, one of the only robotics companies pushing the envelope for underwater drones, has a new modular, AI-equipped, underwater robot that gets almost everything right. The camera, though, leaves something to be desired.
A Photographer Goes Inside the Ruins of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant
For more than a dozen years, I have been documenting the aftermath of the disasters at the Chornobyl and Fukushima nuclear power plants, the progress of the cleanup, and the decontamination and revitalization of the contaminated areas. During this time, I made many visits to the Chornobyl plant. Finally, it was time to visit the Fukushima plant.
Nat Geo Photo Director’s Thoughts on the 2023 ‘Pictures of the Year’
National Geographic's annual "Pictures of the Year" issue is hot off the presses and features 29 of the most incredible and impactful photos of the more than two million shots made by 165 photographers in the field this year.
The New Record for Deepest Underwater Photo Shoot is 5x Deeper
Photographer Steven Haining was granted the record for the deepest underwater photo shoot with a model back in July and now, just a few short months later, he has set a new milestone by going five times deeper than before.
Moody Andean Bear Portrait Wins Nature Photographer of the Year 2023
Canadian nature photographer Jacquie Matechuk has won the prestigious Nature Photographer of the Year 2023 competition for her incredible photo, "He Looks to the Heavens," which depicts a beautiful spectacled bear, also known as an Andean bear, surrounded by dreamy Spanish moss in Ecuador.
Underwater Portrait of a Predator Wins Nature Conservancy Contest
The Nature Conservancy has announced the winners of its annual photo contest. The prestigious international competition always attracts some of the world's most talented nature and wildlife photographers, and this year's edition is no different.
Maternal Bug Portrait Wins European Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) has announced the winners of the prestigious European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 photo contest.
Horseshoe Crab Photo Wins 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The Natural History Museum has announced the winners of its prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, with accomplished French photographer Laurent Ballesta earning the eponymous grand prize title for the second time.
Yacht Race Puts Photographer’s Skills and Nikon Z8 to the Test
Professional photographer Kurt Arrigo has earned acclaim for his fantastic aquatic imagery. Having grown up on the small European island nation of Malta, Arrigo has spent his life around the ocean.
The Rise of ‘Vacation Photographers’
Holidaymakers are hiring professional "vacation photographers" to document travels with their families abroad.
Should You Become a Pro Photographer? | The PetaPixel Podcast
This week, Chris, Jordan, and Jaron tackle a tough topic: If you love photography and are thinking of making it your job, should you go pro?
The Return of the Great White Shark Through the Lens of a Photographer
Although sharks are under significant threat worldwide, great white sharks are appearing in greater numbers around Cape Cod, Massachusetts, a popular tourist destination. In the new television special, "Return of the White Shark," National Geographic takes a closer look at the shark population around Cape Cod.
Photographer Sets Record for Deepest Underwater Photo Shoot
Photographer Steven Haining and model Ciara Antoski together set the record for the deepest photo shoot ever recorded when the two of them and a team of professionals completed a shoot 32 feet below the surface near Tobermory, Ontario, Canada.
Leica M Series Underwater Housing is First of Its Kind, Costs $6,950
Sub13's first-of-its-kind underwater housing for Leica’s M series cameras allows photographers to dive as deep as 330 feet with their beloved rangefinder.
Photographer Free Dives With Orcas and Captures Incredible Photos
A photographer got into the water with a pod of killer whales capturing magical photos of the creatures in their natural habitat.
Whale Photographer Shows the Beauty of the Gentle Underwater Giants
Wildlife photographer Mike Korostelev has been documenting whales since 2015 and his photos highlight the ethereal beauty of the massive sea creatures.
Underwater Photographer Captures Al Capone’s Sunken Speakeasy
An underwater photographer documented a speakeasy boat that was supplied with booze by notorious gangster Al Capone until it sank in 1932.
Mollusks and Models: Winners of the Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest
A touching image of a dying mother octopus with its young has been crowned overall winner of the 2022 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest.
Drone Photographer Hailed as Hero for Warning Swimmers of Huge Shark
A quick-thinking drone photographer alerted authorities after spotting a great white shark swimming close to the water's edge, potentially saving lives.
Acclaimed Travel Photographer Shares 7 Must-Take Expedition Cruises
Today, interest in adventure travel is at an all-time high. Most modern day travelers design their travel itineraries based on the exciting experiences that it will provide. For photographers, this is especially true, as portfolio worthy images often come from adventurous experiences.
Salamanders Eaten by a Pitcher Plant Wins Close-Up Photo of the Year
A photo of two salamanders being consumed by a carnivorous pitcher plant has won the fourth annual Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition.
Polar Bears in Abandoned Village Wins Nature Photographer of the Year 2022
A group of polar bears exploring an abandoned Soviet village in the Arctic has won Nature Photographer of the Year 2022.
Legendary Surf Photographer Art Brewer Has Died
Iconic photographer Art Brewer, who defined surf photography for over five decades, has passed away at the age of 71.
Gorgeous Underwater Garden Photo Shoot is ‘Bridgerton Meets Coral Reef’
A photographer has created a stunning underwater floral garden photoshoot that was inspired by the hit Netflix television show Bridgerton.