Incredible Winners of Underwater Photography 2026
Explore the breathtaking beauty beneath the waves with the incredible winners of the 2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest.
Window of Opportunity
“Window of Opportunity” by Lisa Stengel (United States). Up & Coming Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026
The End Of The Baitball
“The End Of The Baitball” by Rafael Fernandez Caballero (Spain). Winner Behavior Category
Star Attraction
“Star Attraction” by Jenny Stock (United Kingdom). British Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 and Winner British Waters Macro Category
Grey Whale Connection
“Grey Whale Connection” by Rafael Fernandez Caballero (Spain). Winner Portrait Category
Bottled blenny
“Bottled blenny” by Kirsty Andrews (United Kingdom). Winner British Waters Living Together
Bottled blenny
“Bottled blenny” by Kirsty Andrews (United Kingdom). Winner British Waters Living Together
Midnight Raver
“Midnight Raver” by Sandra Stalker (United Kingdom). Most Promising British Underwater Photographer 2026 and Runner-up British Waters Macro Category
Twilight smile
“Twilight smile” by Rodolphe Guignard (France). Third Place, Wide Angle Category
Lonesome Drifter
“Lonesome Drifter” by Dennis Corpuz. Runner-up Macro Category
Fluorescent Fire
“Fluorescent Fire” by James Lynott (United Kingdom). Runner-up British Waters Compact Category
Catshark in Bootlace
“Catshark in Bootlace” by Jon Bunker (United Kingdom). Winner British Waters Compact Category
Saving Goliath
“Saving Goliath” by Nuno Sá (Portugal). ‘Save Our Seas Foundation' Marine Conservation Photographer of the Year 2026
Divebomb
“Divebomb” by Kat Zhou (United States). Winner British Waters Wide Angle Category
Two Great White Sharks cruising over seagrass beds
“Two Great White Sharks cruising over seagrass beds” by Matty Smith (Australia). Runner-up Black and White Category
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