The winning pictures of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018

The ocean is as beautiful as it is scary. The UK Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018 has just unveiled the amazing images of the winners of its fourth edition, and they have perfectly captured the many treasures of the world down below. This international competition is dedicated to underwater photography, and its jury selects the best underwater images from around the world through eight categories, including Wide AngleMacroWrecksPortrait ou Black & White. Some beautiful photographs!

More info: underwaterphotographeroftheyear.com

British Waters Compact Category: “Peek-A-Boo!” By Martin Edser, Uk

Love Birds

winning pictures Underwater Photographer Year 2018© Grant Thomas/ UPY 2018

Humpback Whale Spy Hopping

winning pictures Underwater Photographer Year 2018© Greg Lecoeur / UPY 2018

Seahorse Density

winning pictures Underwater Photographer Year 2018© Shane Gross / UPY 2018

A sand tiger shark surrounded by tiny baitfish

winning pictures Underwater Photographer Year 2018© Tanya Houppermans / UPY 2018

Black & White Category: “Morning Flight” By Filippo Borghi, Italy

Crocodile Reflections

winning pictures Underwater Photographer Year 2018© Borut Furlan / UPY 2018

winning pictures Underwater Photographer Year 2018

© Tobias Friedrich / UPY 2018

Battle of the Tompots

winning pictures Underwater Photographer Year 2018© Henley Spiers / UPY 2018

The Fisherman

winning pictures Underwater Photographer Year 2018© Filippo Borghi / UPY 2018

Battle of the Tompots

winning pictures Underwater Photographer Year 2018© ManBd UiDive / UPY 2018

Dancing With The Giants

winning pictures Underwater Photographer Year 2018© Simone Matucci / UPY 2018