Refracted: 34 Unusual Underwater Photographs

To celebrate the start of Google's underwater Street View efforts, we have collected quite a few pictures we're sure you'll never find there. But wouldn't it be a surprise if you did? We had that kind of bycatch a few years ago, when it came to the first iteration of Street View already. Perhaps they accidentally caught some fish with their pants down this time? We don't know... There are so many ways that the world around us can take on a whole new look with a little change in perspective. This is one of the things that photographers specialize in. Applying that perspective for us through their artistic captures, underwater photography is a prime example of this. When photographers take their cameras below the surface of the water, so many amazing things can happen. And so many amazing pictures can surface. Below we have a collection that is sure to inspire, that is filled with stunning photographs captured underwater. From the wildlife that rules over the underwater kingdom, to the models and fashion submerged into the water's depths to bring new life and context to their artistry, photographers produce some breathtaking pieces by simply looking beneath the surface.

Refracted: Surprise Is Everywhere, Even In The Calm Of The Ocean

Underwater by Le-Voyageur Star by ElenaKalis Underwater by BlackMageAlodia Underwater Ballerina by Burnouthappy (photo by Whitney Allen Photography) Underwater by The-Harvest Underwater by xBatx815 Hannah underwater in Cebu by HannahMermaid (photo by Michael Gleissner) Underwater Dance 11 by Vitaly-Sokol in another world by Ilse Moore Underwater creatures :) by Ionutzoi Be Happy by ShellyBad Underwater Bride. by ElenaKalis Underwater Magi - Jafal by Choumai I AM UNDERWATER by cuzsleepisforweak Underwater Tales by mysterious-emerald Sleep in the water by Kerokie Blubber by Rockroehre (photo by Andreas Wensauer) Underwater Coke by J-L-Houle polar bear by nas1234567890 ... by Wikutoru Underwater by SupremeGnomeRuler WaterColors by ElenaKalis Toothy (host) Goby by DaniBarchana Underwater Fashion Photography by jeremy-jean Pool 2012 by suki-w artic light by Pink-Promise Weaving Light by Raineater Ceto by SnickerdoodleAngel Red Sea Mimic Blenny by DaniBarchana Grey Reef Shark by Vitaly-Sokol The Spirit of Galatea III by Ilse Moore colours underwater by Himmelsfalter Diving (Underwater) by JunKarlo Elegy by Narchuk

To Dry Land

Now that we have headed back to dry land, we are turning the post over to the readers. Take the comment section and fill it with your thoughts on these underwater photographic explorations, or with links to some other pieces that you turn to for underwater inspiration. (dpe)