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Underwater Photo Contest | Topside (above water but marine related)

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shots above the surface. Can be on land but with relevance to the marine environment
Siam Ocean World, encounter with a tooth-ragged shark
Curious baby Gray Whale.
This youngster was a bit confused during the southern migration and started going north. He came to us as though asking for directions.
"The Caves" This dive site situated about 20km North of Cape Cuvier, like a few of the dive's in this area requires carrying all your gear in. Your Mad/Crazy are some terms used to describe the ones who attempt this.
Dead Northern Right Whale , Coast of Patagonia near Puerto Pirámides
A door to heaven
WOW! Sometimes you get lucky and are in just the right place at the just the right time. This shot is proof. Tofino, Vancouver Island, late fall, perfect conditions for that incredible sunset. Nikon D100 17mm Nikkor lens. Enjoy!
Garden eels in Siam Ocean World, Bangkok
Peace for East Timor
I work as a naturalist in San Ignacio Lagoon Mexico. Whales come up to me each day as they know me.
Rainbow over Inis Meain, Aran Islands.
The following day a force 10 hit and a weeks diving was blown out.
C'est la vie.
Inspired by nearby competition, this male humpback put some serious power into this series of forward lunges. In 7 years of whale watching, I had never seen a lunge like this from this angle. Taken with a canon 350d and 70-300 lens.
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This is only Tyania's second entry in the photo contest! Superb!
Emirat Fujairah - Eastern Coast of UAE
Sunrise
Neptun
A heavenly beach on an island close to Ao Nang, Thailand
A Grand Farewell from the staff at Sipadan Water Village
Girl, Sun and Sea
James Bond island in Phang Nga bay, Thailand
Seconds before impact, an Orca attacks a sea lion pup at the shoreline. This shot was taken in Patagonia at Punta Norte, Argentina.
2 Pelicans , Kangaroo Island / South Australia - Kingscote Beach
"Lots of Air" "Lots of Diving" . This photo was taken at Sand Dollar Sports in Cozumel.
Diving on the beach. Warming up for diving. St stefan, Montenegro. Canon powershot A510.
short insight into the beauty of this southern sea. the 6 dots on the berg are penguins, which gives a scale to it all. I felt very small down there and concerned about Mother Nature!
Finding some shade
I ketch little octopus.
St. Stefan, Montenegro, August 2005.
This seal swam up between the props and tried to board the boat for a bite...
Runner Up - worthy of note but not a medal winner - an equal 4th place if you like! Runner Up 2006

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Fantastic 'pussycat' shot Ryan
This was taken at Isla Mujeres. Every evening the pelican would fly over my balcony.
Sunrise at Sipadan Water Village, Mabul Island
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