Spectacular Underwater-Winning Photos From The 35 Photography Awards
1st Place Winner: “Dance with me” by Thien Nguyen Ngoc, Viet Nam

The 35 Photography Awards have once again highlighted the stunning and surreal beauty of the underwater world, showcasing the exceptional skill of photographers who capture the vibrant and mysterious realms beneath the waves, reminding us of the importance of protecting these incredible marine ecosystems.
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2nd Place Winner: “Cormoran sunset” by Jose Luis Gonzalez Guerra, Spain

3rd Place Winner: “Photo” by Merche Llobera, Spain

Photo by Anton Julien, France

Photo by Joaquin Fregoni, Argentina

Photo by Fabi Fregonesi, Brazil

Photo by Merche Llobera, Spain

Photo by Andrei Savin, Russian Federation

Photo by Rodrigo P. Gavilan, Brazil

Photo by Jose Luis Gonzalez Guerra, Spain

“Harmony” by Erika Arruda Beux, Brazil

Photo by Melesan, France

Photo by Dang Thanh Tinh, Viet Nam

“A look of hope” by Magali Marquez, Puerto Rico

“The discreet charm of the jellyfish” by Jose Luis Mendez Fernandez, Spain

“Love turtles, Sipadan Malasia” by Kadu Pinheiro, Brazil

“Last warning” by Luis Alberto Da Camino, Brazil

Photo by Junya Higashi, Japan

Photo by Andrei Savin, Russian Federation

Photo by Kadu Pinheiro, Brazil

“Center of attention” by Shuo-Wei Chang, United States

Photo by Andrei Savin, Russian Federation

Photo by Magali Marquez, Puerto Rico

Photo by Paula Vianna, Brazil

Photo by Marina Ponomaryova, Russian Federation

“Curious Gaze” by Joaquin Fregoni, Argentina

“Pygmy Seahorse Profile” by Aldo Gustavo Galante, Argentina

Photo by Melesan by France

Photo by Andrei Savin, Russian Federation

“Jikomalamo Encounter” by Purwanto Nugroho, Indonesia

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