Macro Photography
The weirdest and most wonderful critters are often the smallest, and the only way to see them up close is through the best underwater macro photography
Review: Canon EOS R5 Mark II
The Underwater Photography Guide's Nirupam Nigam reviews the substantial upgrades of the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Alan J Powderham’s Coral Triangle Cameos
In his latest book Coral Triangle Cameos, Alan Powderhan focuses on the diminutive yet vital and often overlooked inhabitants of coral reefs
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 winners announced
Check out the stunning winning images from each category in the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition
Best of DIVE’s Big Shots 2024
The winners of our readers poll of the best images from our Big Shots underwater photography competitions of 2024
Featured Photographer – Justine Tan
Justine Tan from Sabah, Malaysia, is a medical doctor and udnerwater photographer with a particular passion for nudibranchs
Ocean Art 2024 underwater photography competition winners announced
The winners of the Underwater Photography Guide's 2024 Ocean Art contest have been announced - check out the category winners here!
52 Assignments: Underwater Photography with Alex Mustard
Alex Mustard's 52 Assignments: Underwater Photography is packed with tips to improve your technique - here are 3 to get you started
Review: Alex Mustard’s 52 Assignments in Underwater Photography
Ideas to get your creative juices flowing - Jenny Stock reviews the new '52 Assignments - Underwater Photography' by Alex Mustard
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 is open
The Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) 2025 contest is open, with entries accepted from 1 November 2024 until 4 January 2025.
Review: Sharkpedia, A Brief Compendium of Shark Lore by Daniel C Abel
A pocket-size treat for shark lovers - a review of Sharkpedia, A Brief Compendium of Shark Lore by Daniel C Abel, Princeton University Press
Featured Photographer: Charly Clérisse
Charly Clérisse is an underwater photographer originally from France, currently a full-time liveaboard dive manager based in the Maldives
Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition showcases stunning underwater images
The Fifth Close-Up Photographer of the Year competition has showcased some magnificent underwater shots - check out the best of them here
Featured Photographer – Jan Leya
A great portfolio from the Red Sea and Indonesia by Nat Geo Germany's award-winning newcomer and Greenpeace photographer, Jan Leya
Over & Under – the unique effects of modified digital lenses underwater
Czech underwater photographer, Michal Štros, has come up with an unusual technique to produce some outstanding underwater images
Featured Photographer – Tony Reed
Proving you don't need an expensive DSLR to take great photography, Tony Reed showcases the best of British diving with a TG model compact
Featured Photographer – Francis Glassup
Francis is an award-winning underwater and terrestrial photographer whose passion for photography was truly ignited while living in Mozambique
Featured Photographer – Raymond Wennekes
Stunning work emphasising the creative use of light to make the ordinary look extraordinary, by champion Dutch photographer, Raymond Wennekes
Wakatobi’s fantastic beasts — and where to find them
Small things are a big attraction at Wakatobi, making the resort's pristine reefs a delight for critter spotters and macro photography
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