As part of the 2017 Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards annual competition, the Ocean Views category honors those photographers whose skill and creative vision have captured a frozen moment in time that can bring attention to both the bounty and fragility of the marine ecosystems found in and near our underwater world.
Underwater photograph Laurent Ballesta talks about his photography career and what inspires his iconic photos. Read more about Ballesta.
Brandon Cole is considered one of the world’s premier marine-wildlife photographers. Read more about Cole, his career, his passion for photography and beyond.
Imaging technology is rapidly changing, and new cameras can capture both still and motion pictures. How do you handle this convergent technology? Read on.
Discover how Matty Smith In Two Worlds transformed a simple shot into a celebrated photography career and unique experiences.
Most blackwater divers agree it only takes one good dive to hook you. The idea of jumping off a boat at night, miles from shore, with only a few lights to guide your way might sound terrifying, but the experience is unlike anything our imaginations could conjure.
Cenotes — deep, natural, water-filled limestone sinkholes — present challenges to photographers. However, with the right skills, you can capture breathtaking images.
Hiring a dive photo guide can ensure you have a dive that is filled with great animal encounters and have assistance with photographing. Read more about getting a dive photo guide.
Kelp forests provide shelter to some remarkable creatures, but before diving in the kelp, you need to know what you’re up against. Learn more about kelp diving and don’t get tangled up in the facts.
Wes Skiles was a famous dive photographer who died on a seemingly routine dive. His widow, Terri, discusses her spouse and his career as a photographer.
