An eery photo of a free-diver examining the aftermath of whaling won this year s competition celebrating photography beneath the surface of oceans, lakes, and rivers.
The Underwater Photographer of the Year competition celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools, attracting entries from all around the world. There are 13 categories, including Macro, Wide Angle, Behaviour and Wreck photography, as well as 4 categories for photos taken specifically in British waters. The winners were announced in an award ceremony in Mayfair, London, hosted by The Crown Estate. This year’s UPY judges were experienced underwater photographers Peter Rowlands, Tobias Friedrich and Dr Alexander Mustard MBE.
Explore new depths and immerse yourself in the beauty beneath the water s surface through this breathtaking collection of images from this year s competition.
Winners of the 2024 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest theatlantic.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theatlantic.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.