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Through Your Lens Photo Contest Now Open

The annual "Through Your Lens" photo contest is now open for submissions. Cut your teeth on a well-known underwater contest whether you're a beginner or a pro.

11 Captivating Images From Scuba Diving Magazine's 2025 Photo Contest
Our 2025 Honorable Mentions showcase the magic of life beneath the waves. From striking split-shots of intimate encounters to mesmerizing macro portraits of otherworldly creatures, these images stand out as this year’s photo contest runner-ups.
Announcing Scuba Diving's 2025 Underwater Photo Contest Winners

Scuba Diving magazine announces the winning images from this year's contest. Prepare to be wowed. 

Meet Photo Contest Wide-Angle Winner Shaker Mohamed
PADI Instructor and liveaboard guide earns top honors for a stunning shot
Meet Photo Contest Behavior Winner Fabi Fregonesi
Rare mouth-brooding behavior earns Brazilian photographer top prize
Meet Photo Contest Cold-Water Winner Jules Casey
A two-time Scuba Diving contest winner captures first place with a mesmerizing image of Australia’s underwater world.
Meet Photo Contest Grand Prize Winner James Lowe
This South African native took home the grand prize, photographing the beauty right in his backyard. Learn more about the artist behind the Grand Prize winning image of the Through Your Lens photo contest.
Meet Photo Contest Split-Shot Winner Mark Hatter
Exploratory diving leads to a winning shot of a massive World War II wreck
Meet Photo Contest Amateur Winner Kelvin Leung
Hong Kong–based PADI Instructor wins judges over with a technical shot