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Kalum Carter

Winning images from Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 showcase life and death beneath the seas

Whale Bones. Nikon Z7 II + Nikon 8-15mm Fisheye with Nauticam Z7 II housing. (ISO 500 f/4.5 1/60s) (Image credit: Alex Dawson/UPY 2024)

The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 competition provides a window into a magical world, with stunning imagery that provokes thought and contemplation. 

The Underwater Photographer of the Year is an annual competition based in the UK that celebrates images taken beneath the surface of the sea, lakes, ponds, and even swimming pools and attracts entries from around the world. The outstanding quality of this year's images is a showcase of what can be achieved with a range of camera equipment, and not just the best underwater cameras on the market. This year saw 13 category winners and 4 special award winners including, of course, the coveted  eponymous award.

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