Tag: Sun

A coral block lushly covered with red soft corals and a sea fan gorgonian, enlivened by schools of anthias in the blue open water.
A female diver hovers next to an imposing red soft coral (Dendronephthya) on the reef. The sun shines from above into the blue water and illuminates the vivid red coral.
A coral block lushly covered with colourful soft corals, photographed in backlight and surrounded by schools of anthias in the blue open water.
A colourful coral block in the Red Sea, densely covered with vivid pink and magenta soft corals (Dendronephthya) and golden-yellow gorgonians. Small fish swim above it in the blue water.
A red lionfish spreads its imposing fin fans above a coral reef. Numerous anthias surround it, while sunlight falls from above.
A magnificent reef scene with vivid pink and violet soft corals growing on a reef pillar. In the clear blue water, small anthias swim while the sun shines from above through the water and creates a dreamlike underwater backdrop.
A majestic sea turtle swims elegantly through the deep blue water, while sunbeams penetrate from the surface. The turtle is surrounded by small fish and presents its characteristic shell pattern in perfect perspective.
A school of batfish hovers in the open water, photographed from below against the bright sun. The disc-shaped silhouettes with the yellow pelvic fins make for an impressive image.
A majestic hawksbill sea turtle swims elegantly through the blue water, while sunbeams penetrate from above through the water surface. The characteristic heart-shaped head shape and the beautiful shell pattern are clearly recognisable.
A majestic sea turtle swims elegantly through the deep blue water, while sunbeams penetrate from the surface and create an enchanting lighting atmosphere. Small fish are visible in the background, completing the peaceful open water scene.
A magnificent soft coral formation dominates the scene with vivid pink and red colours contrasting against the deep blue water. The tree-like soft corals extend towards the water surface, while further coral structures in the background and bright sunbeams penetrate through the water.
A magnificent soft coral formation in vivid pink-violet colours dominates the reef scene, surrounded by a school of small anthias. The tree-like growing soft corals glow in full splendour, while the deep blue water and sunbeams form a dramatic backdrop.
A large table coral dominates the reef scene, surrounded by colourful soft corals in red, pink and yellow. The coral is photographed from below looking towards the water surface, where sunbeams shine through the blue water.
A school of dolphins swims elegantly above the bright sandy seabed in crystal-clear blue water. The group consists of about eight to ten animals moving in a relaxed formation while sun rays penetrate from the surface.
A colourful reef wall with a dominant red sea fan in the foreground, surrounded by vivid soft corals and sponges in pink, orange and yellow tones. The silhouette of a diver is visible in the deep blue water, while sunlight filters through from the surface.
A hawksbill sea turtle swims elegantly above a coral reef in blue water. The turtle is captured in a dynamic pose with outstretched flippers while sun rays shine through the water, creating dramatic lighting.
A spectacular reef scene with vivid pink soft corals growing from a rock face, surrounded by colourful anthias species. The deep blue water and sunbeams from above create a dramatic contrast to the colourful corals in the foreground.
A majestic hawksbill sea turtle hovers elegantly through the deep blue water, while sunbeams penetrate from the surface and create a dreamlike underwater atmosphere. The characteristic proportions and pattern of the shell are clearly recognisable.
A vibrant reef scene with two vivid yellow masked butterflyfish and a reddish fish swimming among colourful hard corals. The scene is dramatically lit by sun rays breaking through the blue water from above.
A vivid red fire sponge with its characteristic branching structure extends into the blue open water. Sun rays penetrate the clear water, creating a dramatic contrast between the red sponge and the brilliant blue background.
A magnificent pink soft coral glows in the radiant blue water while the sun shines through the water surface in the background and small fish swim through the frame. The shot shows the typical colour richness of tropical reefs with the dramatic contrast between the warm coral tones and the deep blue of the surrounding water.
A diver hovers above a colourful coral reef with vivid pink soft corals in the foreground. The intense blue of the water and sun rays in the background create a dramatic underwater scene, while another diver is visible in the upper part of the frame.
A group of about eight dolphins swims elegantly over a sandy seafloor with scattered coral boulders. The marine mammals move in loose formation through the clear, blue water while sunbeams filter through from the surface.
An atmospheric underwater shot shows the intense blue water with powerful sun rays penetrating from the surface into the depths. The dynamic light play and water movements at the surface create a peaceful, meditative atmosphere in the blue water.
A magnificent red soft coral dominates the scene, surrounded by a shoal of small yellow anthias in the deep blue water. The intense sunlight from above illuminates the vibrant reef community and intensifies the colour contrasts between the vivid red coral and the azure-blue background.
A majestic red lionfish hovers in blue open water with its characteristic striped pectoral fins spread wide. The sun shines through the water, creating a dramatic light effect behind the fish, while more small fish are visible in the background.
The anchor chain of the SS Thistlegorm descends from the bow into the depths, densely encrusted with colourful soft corals, sponges and other sessile organisms. The sun shines through the deep blue water, creating dramatic lighting around the coral-covered ship structure.
A vibrant coral reef scene with magnificent soft corals in vivid pink and orange, surrounded by a dense school of orange anthias. The scene is flooded with bright sunlight from above, showing the colourful diversity of a healthy tropical reef.
A group of dolphins swims elegantly through the deep blue water near the surface. The marine mammals move synchronously through the open water, while sunbeams penetrate from above through the water surface and create a magical underwater atmosphere.
A dolphin swims elegantly through the clear water, with sunbeams from above creating a dramatic silhouette. The slender, streamlined form of the marine mammal is perfectly visible against the bright surface light.
A diver hovers in deep blue water beside a coral-encrusted reef wall. The diver wears a red mask and full diving equipment with an additional stage cylinder, looking up towards the water surface where sun rays shine through the clear water.
The image shows a dramatic underwater cave or grotto with several openings through which spectacular light rays fall into the dark interior. The sandy floor is covered with small coral fragments and rubble, while the rock walls underline the mystical atmosphere of this cave formation.
A majestic red lionfish hovers elegantly above a colourful coral reef while the sun shines through the clear blue water from above. The characteristic striped pectoral fins of the lionfish are spread wide as it patrols among the hard and soft corals.
A giant moray rests among colourful soft corals in various colours — yellow, pink and violet. A diver is visible in the background while the sun shines through the blue water, creating dramatic lighting.
A magnificent gorgonian fan coral with its characteristic net-like structure dominates the image while sunlight shines through the clear blue water from above. The orange-reddish coral displays its typical fan-shaped growth form.
A diver hovers in deep blue water with a side-mounted stage cylinder while sun rays from above penetrate the water surface, creating dramatic lighting. The shot shows the classic silhouette of a diver against the bright surface light.
A vibrant coral reef scene with a colourful school of orange anthias hovering above the colourful hard and soft corals. The deep blue water and sun rays from above create a dramatic atmosphere in this healthy reef system.
A magnificent underwater scene shows colourful soft corals in vivid pink, orange and lilac tones growing on a reef wall. A dense school of small fish swims through the blue open water while sunlight penetrates from above, dramatically illuminating the scene.
A colourful wreck section overgrown with magnificent soft corals in pink and violet hues. The wreck structure is densely colonised by various corals, including red sponges and other marine organisms, while blue water and sun rays illuminate the dramatic underwater scene.
A diver hovers above a magnificent soft coral formation in deep blue water. The vivid pink and red soft corals form a colour-intense contrast against the brilliant blue water, while sun rays penetrate from the surface.
A spectacular view of a wreck superstructure with lushly colonised pink and red soft corals swaying in the current. The intense sunlight penetrates the crystal-clear blue water, creating a dramatic contrast to the vivid coral gardens that have completely overrun the metal structure.
A spectacular railway wheel on a wreck is completely overgrown with vivid orange and pink soft corals, creating a colourful underwater landscape. In the background a blue reef fish swims through the crystal-clear water, while sunlight from above illuminates the vibrant coral coverage of the sunken ship.
A diver hovers above a magnificent coral reef with large gorgonians and branching hard corals. The scene shows the impressive diversity of tropical reef structures in deep blue water with sunlight from above.
A majestic hawksbill sea turtle glides elegantly above a colourful coral reef with lush soft corals. The silhouette of a diver is visible in the deep blue water in the background while sun rays penetrate from the surface.
A diver explores a spectacular underwater cave or grotto with dramatic lighting. The ceiling is covered with colourful soft corals in vivid red and pink tones as well as other coral growth, while the blue water reveals sun rays filtering in from above.
A magnificent orange-pink soft coral dominates the reef scene while sun rays penetrate the clear blue water. The bushy coral displays its characteristic soft structure with countless tiny polyps, surrounded by colourful hard and soft corals on a vibrant tropical reef.
Three divers hover in deep blue water during a safety stop or ascent to the surface. The scene is dramatically lit by sun rays that penetrate from above, creating a mystical atmosphere.
A dragonhead scorpionfish rests on a colourful coral branch reaching into the blue water, waiting for passing prey. The camouflage of this scorpionfish species is masterly. A diver explores the scene in the distance. The sun shines through the water surface, bathing the reef in atmospheric light.
A red lionfish hovers elegantly above a colourful coral reef with vivid pink soft corals. The characteristic fan-shaped pectoral fins of the fish stand out dramatically against the deep blue water and sun rays in the background.
An imposing gorgonian fan coral dominates the reef scene, surrounded by colourful reef fish and smaller corals. The orange-red soft coral is fully extended, displaying its characteristic fan-shaped structure, while the deep blue water with the sun is outlined in the background.
A heavily colonised wreck lies on the seabed, covered with corals and sponges in warm red and orange tones. Schools of small reef fish, including white and bluish species, swim around the wreck while the blue water is flooded with sunlight.
A diver admires imposing orange gorgonians on a reef wall, dramatically illuminated by the sun in the blue water. The large polyp colonies display their typical fan-like growth form and glow in vivid orange and red tones.
Two vivid yellow masked butterflyfish swim elegantly through crystal-clear blue water while dramatic sun rays from the surface penetrate the depths. The fish are positioned above a reef slope with coral growth, creating an impressive contrast between the brilliant yellow of the animals and the deep blue water.
A diverse coral reef scene with various hard and soft corals in different colours from brown through violet to whitish tones. The branching stony corals and soft coral polyps form a dense, healthy reef structure in clear blue water with sunlight from the surface.
A sea turtle swims majestically through the blue water, photographed from below as an impressive silhouette against the bright sunlight at the water surface. The powerful flippers and streamlined body are clearly recognisable.
A diver hovers as a silhouette against the brilliantly bright water surface in deep blue water. The scene shows the classic upward view towards the surface, with sunlight dramatically breaking through the water and enveloping the diver in a stunning play of shadows.
A magnificent coral reef with vivid red soft corals standing out against the deep blue water and sun in the background. The soft corals form a colourful contrast to the harder stony corals, creating a typical tropical reef scene.
A spectacular underwater scene with vivid pink and orange soft corals while blue sunlight falls through the surface from above. The colourful corals form a dramatic contrast against the deep blue water and the dark rock wall.
An imposing underwater wreck rises as a dark silhouette against the blue sea water. The dramatic shot shows the bow of the sunken ship viewed from the seabed, with sun rays penetrating the water and creating a mystical atmosphere.
A magnificent reddish-orange soft coral glows in the sunlight filtering through the clear blue water from the surface. The coral displays its characteristic tree-like structure with finely branched polyps in vivid pink and orange tones, while further reef structures and small fish are visible in the background.
A majestic red lionfish swims in front of a colourful coral wall with its striped pectoral fins fully spread. The dramatic shot shows the venomous reef dweller backlit against deep blue water while sun rays pierce through from above.
A magnificent coral formation with vivid pink and violet soft corals is swarmed by numerous orange anthias species. The sun shines through the clear blue water, bathing the entire reef scene in dramatic light.
A diver with yellow fins swims through an impressive underwater gorge or canyon between massive coral walls. The dramatic rock formation is lit from above by incoming sunlight while air bubbles rise from the diver.
A dense school of silvery-blue fish swims over a colourful coral landscape while the sun shines through the crystal-clear water. The scene captures the vibrant activity of the reef with various hard and soft corals in the foreground.
A vivid red bigeye soldierfish swims in front of a magnificent violet soft coral in a colourful coral reef. The scene is dramatically lit by sun rays from above penetrating the crystal-clear blue water.
A magnificent red sea anemone with extended whitish-pink tentacles sits on an encrusted coral block. The shot shows the vivid blue water in the background with the visible sun, which particularly highlights the intense colours of the anemone.
A diver hovers as a silhouette in deep blue water, swimming towards the water surface through which sunlight is shining. Further divers are recognisable as blurred forms in the background.
A colourful reef scene with magnificent soft corals in vivid red and gold growing on a reef wall. Sun rays penetrate the crystal-clear deep blue water, creating dramatic lighting of the colourful coral formation.
Majestic gorgonians rise elegantly from the reef and are illuminated by the sun in the deep blue of the ocean. The large fan-shaped soft corals display their characteristic net-like structure in warm orange and brown tones.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly over a coral reef while sunbeams penetrate the blue water. The characteristic spots on the underside and the spread pectoral fins are clearly visible as the ray swims along the reef in its natural environment.
A diver hovers as a silhouette against the sun in the blue water, releasing a stream of bubbles. The dramatic backlit shot shows sunbeams breaking through the water, creating a mystical atmosphere.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly over a colourful coral reef, while in the background the deep blue water and sunbeams form a dramatic backdrop. Small reef fish are visible along the coral slope, including a yellow butterflyfish.
A batfish swims majestically against the bright sun in blue water, creating a dramatic silhouette. The shot captures the characteristic tall, laterally flattened body of the fish as a dark outline against the brilliant sunlight.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water, photographed from below with sunbeams in the background. The characteristic dark spots on the white underside and the impressive wingspan are clearly visible.
A snorkeller swims through a spectacular swarm of golden jellyfish in turquoise blue water. The harmless jellyfish surround the diver in large numbers while sunlight from the surface filters through the water, creating a magical underwater scenery.
A large Mastigias jellyfish swims majestically beneath the water surface, while further golden jellyfish glide through the sun-flooded water in the background. The dramatic underwater perspective shows the characteristic bell-shaped form of the jellyfish against the bluish sky at the surface.
View from inside an underwater cave looking out into the open water, with incoming sunlight creating a spectacular blue light show. In the middle of the frame the silhouette of a diver is visible, gliding through the deep blue water.
A blue water scene shows a large shark gliding elegantly through deep blue water, accompanied by various reef fish. Sun rays penetrate the clear water, creating a peaceful underwater atmosphere with individual coral formations at the edge of the frame.
View from the depths towards the water surface with brilliant sunlight penetrating through the crystal-blue water. Small air bubbles rising to the surface are visible on the right of the frame, emphasising the underwater perspective.
An impressive gathering of golden jellyfish swims in the warm, sun-flooded waters of a jellyfish lake. The translucent, yellowish-golden jellyfish drift in various sizes through the turquoise-blue water while sun rays penetrate from above through the water surface.
A diver hovers as a dark silhouette in the deep blue water of an underwater cave and looks up towards bright light rays penetrating from the water surface. The atmospheric scene shows the contrast between the dark depths and the bright sunlight from above.
A golden jellyfish swims near the water surface, with sunlight shining through its transparent bell-shaped umbrella and creating a golden colouring. The gelatinous structure and characteristic tentacles are clearly recognisable, while light reflections create a dramatic underwater atmosphere.
A fascinating underwater scene shows hundreds of golden jellyfish hovering in the water column. The jellyfish form an impressive formation in the turquoise-blue water, with sunlight shining from above through the water surface and creating a mystical atmosphere.
Two majestic manta rays hover elegantly through the blue water, their characteristic white underside markings clearly visible. The silhouettes of the animals stand out dramatically against the bright sunlight filtering down from the water surface.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the deep blue water while the sun shines through the sea from above. The characteristic silhouette with the distinctive white spot patterns on the underside is clearly identifiable as a reef manta.
A majestic hawksbill sea turtle swims elegantly over a colourful coral reef, while in the background a school of small reef fish moves through the sun-filled blue water. The reef displays an impressive diversity of hard corals, soft corals and yellow butterflyfish, forming a vibrant underwater landscape.
The Double Arch in Gozo in Xwejni Bay in backlight. The sun shines dramatically from above through the archways.
Several divers swim out through the exit of the large cave behind the famous Blue Hole on Gozo. Air bubbles have collected on the cave ceiling and form a mirroring surface.
A magnificent pink-violet soft coral dominates the left side of a reef scene. The coral stands in vivid colours against the deep blue water, while sunbeams penetrate from above and create dramatic illumination.
A colourful reef scene with vivid violet gorgonians and yellow-orange soft corals flooded with bright sunlight. The fan-shaped corals spread elegantly into open water, showing the typical structure of a healthy coral reef.
A colourful reef scene with magnificent violet-pink soft corals that have their polyps extended in the current. The corals form a beautiful formation against the radiant blue water, while sunlight illuminates the scene from above.