The Diving Talks | Underwater Photography Collection exhibition is an exciting display of images captured by some of the world’s best underwater photographers. It combines works by award-winning photographers Brandi Mueller, Ellen Cuylaerts, Nuno Sá (Curator of the Collection), and Nuno Vasco Rodrigues. In 2023, Natalie Gibb, Pete Mesley, Rui Luís and Tom St George joined the Collection.
Whether you’re an experienced diver or want to admire the beauty of the underwater world from afar, you’ll be amazed by the incredible images on display. From coral reefs to mysterious shipwrecks, the photographs in this collection transport visitors to another world and surprise them with the natural wonders that exist underwater.
Becky Kagan Schott is a renowned underwater photographer whose work immerses viewers in the breathtaking beauty of extreme underwater environments. With a passion for exploration, she captures inspiring images that offer a unique glimpse into mysterious worlds beneath the surface.
Brandi Mueller is a renowned underwater photographer, capturing the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean’s depths through her lens. With a passion for marine life and a keen eye for detail, she has created stunning imagery that showcases the hidden wonders of the underwater world, inspiring awe and appreciation for our planet’s oceans.
Ellen Cuylaerts is a renowned underwater photographer whose work captures the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean’s depths. With a passion for marine conservation, she uses her lens to raise awareness about the fragile underwater ecosystems and the urgent need to protect them. Cuylaerts’ stunning images have been featured in prestigious publications and exhibitions worldwide.
Natalie Gibb is a celebrated underwater cave photographer, captivating audiences with her breathtaking images of the hidden world beneath the Earth’s surface. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for exploration, she transports viewers into the mysterious and enchanting realm of underwater caves, showcasing the beauty of these hidden wonders.
Nuno Sá is a renowned underwater wildlife photographer, capturing the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean’s inhabitants. With a deep passion for marine life, his lens unveils the mysteries of underwater worlds, inspiring conservation efforts worldwide. Nuno’s breathtaking imagery transports us to the heart of the sea, fostering appreciation and protection of its fragile ecosystems.
Nuno Vasco Rodrigues is a renowned biologist and underwater photographer whose work captures the mesmerizing beauty of marine ecosystems. With a passion for both science and art, he explores the hidden wonders of the ocean, using his lens to raise awareness about marine conservation and biodiversity.
Pete Mesley, a renowned underwater photographer, explores the depths of our oceans to capture mesmerizing marine wonders. With over two decades of experience, his work showcases the vivid beauty and fragility of underwater ecosystems. Pete’s stunning images serve as a powerful call to protect and conserve our underwater world.
Rui Luis is a distinguished speleologist and accomplished underwater photographer. With a passion for exploring the hidden depths of caves and underwater ecosystems, he has dedicated his life to documenting the mesmerizing beauty of these environments. Rui’s breathtaking photographs offer a unique glimpse into the mysterious and awe-inspiring world beneath the surface.
Tom St. George, a pioneering photographer, captures the enigmatic beauty of underwater caves. His stunning work transports viewers into a mesmerizing subterranean world, where light dances with shadows, revealing the secrets of these hidden realms. St. George’s images are a testament to his skill in conveying the mysterious allure of Earth’s submerged wonders.
Diving Inside a Glacier
Alaska – November 2021
Leopard Seal Smirk
Antarctica – February 2020
Penguin Paradise
Antarctica – March 2023
Ice Cave
Alaska Moulin – November 2021
Planet Ice
Lake Michigan USA – February 2021
Iceberg Island
Weddell Sea, Antarctica – February 2023
The Airplane Graveyard
Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands – December 2015
Candle Wax
Mexico – May 2022
Sky Jellyfish
Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands – November 2014
Shark
Bahamas – December 2020
Uncovered
Lembeh, Indonesia – December 2018
Pipefish
Red Sea, Egypt – March 2022
Throne of kelp
Farne Islands, England, United Kingdom – 2015
Manta Magic
Kona, Hawaii, USA – 2014
Harsh
Gulf of St Lawrence, Canada – 2015
Sky is the limit
Devils Grotto, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – 2020
Up close
Hudson Bay, Churchill River Estuary, Manitoba, Canada – 2015
Impact
Newfoundland, Canada – 2018
Summer Loving
Devil’s Grotto, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – 2013
Veil
Sandbar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – 2014
Blue
Mexico, 2022
Roots
Mexico, 2022
Sac Pepem
Mexico, 2022
The Dream
Mexico, 2023
The Tree
Mexico, 2021
Sandwich Press
Mexico, 2019
Wide open
Azores, Date?
Sunset Blues
Azores, Date?
Ancient reflections
Azores, Date?
Gentle giant
São Miguel Island, Azores – June 2014
Big fish, small fish
Santa Maria Island, Azores – August 2012
Ocean Traveler
Faial Island, Azores – September 2013
50 tons of me
Ria Formosa, Algarve – May 2014
Azorean blue
Faial Island, Azores – 2019
Escorted giant
Pico Island, Azores – 2020
Gentle devils
Santa Maria Island, Azores – 2018
Intimate moment
Pico Island, Azores – 2020
Deadly beauty
Pico Island, Azores – 2019
Surprised anthias
Faial Island, Azores – 2012
HMS Audacious
Malin Head, Ireland – February 2017
Nahoch Nachich Heavens Gate
Tulum, Mexico – February 2018
Florida
Great Lakes, USA – September 2018
Fujikawa Maru
Truk Lagoon – November 2017
Kensho Maru
Truk Lagoon – November 2015
IJN Nagato
Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands – June 2016
Peacock Springs
Florida, USA – November 2017
Light
Pena Spring, Portugal – 2016
Dream
Pena Spring, Portugal – 2014
Parachute
Pena Spring, Portugal – 2016
Space
Almonda Spring, Portugal – 2015
Hover
Pena Spring, Portugal – 2016
White Gallery
Pena Spring, Portugal – 2013
Under the jungle
Cenote Maravilla, Mexico – 2018
Cenote on fire
Cenote Carwash, Mexico – 2017
Transfixed by the beauty of the cave
Cenote Xulo, Mexico – 2021
The beauty beneath our feet
Cenote Xulo, Mexico – 2021
The Pit
Cenote El Pit, Mexico – 2016
Ancient Stalagmites
Cenote Xulo, Mexico – 2021
Regulations for the Diving Talks | Underwater Photography Collection.
The Collection
The works provided by the invited artists will form part of the Diving Talks Underwater Photography Collection to be exhibited in the municipalities that support Diving Talks – International Diving Show.
The works will be kept by the municipality or another entity chosen by the Diving Talks organisation from one event to another.
The Diving Talks organisation will only present the works at any other event if the Artists give their permission.
The Diving Talks organisation is authorised to use the images to promote the Diving Talks – International Diving Show and the Diving Talks Underwater Photography Collection Exhibition.
The Artists
To be invited, photographers and videographers must fulfil two requirements:
1. They must be or have been a speaker at an edition of Diving Talks.
2. Have award-winning photographic or videographic work.
Associate your brand with the event and showcase your products and services to the community of recreational divers, technical divers, and scientific divers, that will attend.