15 Best Photos from the 2016 Underwater Photography Awards

The jury of the Underwater Photographer of the Year conquest said that this has not been an easy job. Since they all have different taste, they have spent two days contemplating over the decision who deserves to be among the top rated for this complex photography genre. At least, when you pick your favorite from the list of fifteen below you will not be under the pressure to satisfy the public taste.

These camera masters have all used various topics and angles to present the images of the life that lives in water or to shoot from underwater and give a totally new dimension of the world above. Enjoy the 2016 underwater photos of shipwrecks and rare sea animals and decide about your personal winner.

“Underwater fisherman.” (Mike Korostelev)

“Beach Guardians.” (Alejandro Prieto)

“Gold.” (Davide Lopresti)

“Catshark Supernova.” (Dan Bolt)

“Millions of Crabs.” (Rui Guerra)

“Friend or Foe?” (Dan Bolt)

“What Feeds Beneath.” (Alejandro Prieto)

“Bass.” (Oliver Anlauf)

“Icebreaker.”(Tobias Friedrich)

“Pilot Whales.” (Greg Lecoeur)

“A Family Affair.” (Thomas Heckmann)

“USS Kittiwake and Diver.” (Christian Vizl)

“USS Kittiwake Shipwreck.” (Susannah H. Snowden-Smith)

“Turtle Eating Jellyfish.” (Richard Carey)