Capturing the beauty of the world beneath the oceans is a challenge, but the rewards are worth it. The excitement comes not only from the idea of capturing an underwater scene on film or on a digital camera’s sensor, but also from being in a completely different environment.

Since it is a specialized area that relatively few photographers attempt, the opportunities for new and different images are many.

It is no surprise that underwater photography is a favorite pastime for scuba divers. The idea could have come from those few people that were able to experience the joys and beauty of underwater life and a desire to share that beauty with others.

The fundamentals of photography remain the same wherever you are taking pictures, but when the medium that light travels through is water – not air – special techniques and equipment are needed in order to capture good images.

Here are some beautiful underwater pictures; which might give you some inspiration, when you are going for your next adventure.

photo by DIGIDEEP.com

photo by: mgleiss

photo by mgleiss

photo by childish_david

photo by mgleiss

photo by Travis Stansbury

photo by rene_cazalens

Photo by Zena Holloway

Photo by Zena Holloway

photo by mgleiss

photo by Sea Moon

photo by justonemore

photo by Wandering Simon

photo by Eldad75

photo by by Adam Broadbent

photo by Mshai

photo by Scuba.com

photo by Kawa0310

photo by John & Pam Owens

photo by ian

Do send us your own tips and pointers for taking pictures underwater, whether in a shallow stream or the ocean floor. Include your images whenever possible, and we will publish them on this blog; if we like them.

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