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Galapagos Love. I'm honestly not sure exactly what these two sharks were doing, maybe just a fluke behavior I snapped at the right time, or maybe not...? Ha ha.
By Mathew Cook
posted Saturday, August 19, 2006
50 votes


By Mathew Cook
posted Tuesday, January 22, 2008
23 votes

Strange Encounter. Originally a so-so/lifeless shot of some coral. Mirrored and worked with Photoshop.
By Mathew Cook
posted Wednesday, June 7, 2006
22 votes


By Mathew Cook
posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008
22 votes


By Mathew Cook
posted Saturday, January 19, 2008
18 votes


By Mathew Cook
posted Thursday, March 15, 2007
17 votes


By Mathew Cook
posted Friday, April 6, 2007
15 votes


By Mathew Cook
posted Saturday, December 15, 2007
14 votes

Curious Turtle. This photo was taken in the waters of Molokini, an island off of Maui.
By Mathew Cook
posted Thursday, June 22, 2006
13 votes


By Mathew Cook
posted Saturday, March 10, 2007
13 votes
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"Primal Terrain". This was a long exposure taken moments ... by Mathew Cook
"Primal Terrain". This was a long exposure taken moments after the sunset on Oahu's North Shore.
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editor's comments

Editor's Comment
Another stunning shot from the set of 'Lost'
10 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, May 10, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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" Harbor Morn". Photo taken at Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor-... by Mathew Cook
" Harbor Morn". Photo taken at Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor-Oahu, HI.
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date posted posted: Sunday, May 6, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"School of Tangs". Photo taken on Oahu's North Shore, 20 ... by Mathew Cook
"School of Tangs". Photo taken on Oahu's North Shore, 20 ft of water.
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date posted posted: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Backlit Grom" Taken at Haleiwa Alii Beach, Oahu Hawaii. ... by Mathew Cook
"Backlit Grom" Taken at Haleiwa Alii Beach, Oahu Hawaii. Thanks!
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date posted posted: Sunday, April 22, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Moku Evening". Photo taken in Mokuleia, HI. by Matt Cook
"Moku Evening". Photo taken in Mokuleia, HI.
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date posted posted: Saturday, April 21, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Gnarly Nature". Another North Shore monster from Oahu, HI. by Mathew Cook
"Gnarly Nature". Another North Shore monster from Oahu, HI.
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date posted posted: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Jagged Pastels". Photo taken on Oahu, Hawaii. by Mathew Cook
"Jagged Pastels". Photo taken on Oahu, Hawaii.
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Editor's Comment
Mother Earth can pull one out of the bag, Mathew was there to record it
15 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, April 6, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"360". Boogie-boarding in Hawaii can be a spectator sport... by Mathew Cook
"360". Boogie-boarding in Hawaii can be a spectator sport as well.
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Editor's Comment
agreed!
7 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, April 5, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Shimmering Shark" This photo was taken a few miles off t... by Mathew Cook
"Shimmering Shark" This photo was taken a few miles off the coast of Oahu, HI.
10 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Slash" There are some great surfers here in Hawaii. Than... by Mathew Cook
"Slash" There are some great surfers here in Hawaii. Thanks for looking.
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date posted posted: Monday, April 2, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Tweaked" This surfer really put his all into this cutbac... by Mathew Cook
"Tweaked" This surfer really put his all into this cutback. Photo taken on Oahu's North Shore.
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date posted posted: Saturday, March 31, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Sunsets Over Haleiwa" Photo taken on Oahu's North Shore. by Mathew Cook
"Sunsets Over Haleiwa" Photo taken on Oahu's North Shore.
13 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Leaves" Taken in Oahu, HI. by Mathew Cook
"Leaves" Taken in Oahu, HI.
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date posted posted: Friday, March 23, 2007
date posted category: Creative - Manipulated (Photoshopped)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Boogie". Having some digital fun. Original photo taken o... by Mathew Cook
"Boogie". Having some digital fun. Original photo taken on Oahu, HI.
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date posted posted: Sunday, March 18, 2007
date posted category: Creative - Manipulated (Photoshopped)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Warm Wave". This photo was taken on the North Shore of O... by Mathew Cook
"Warm Wave". This photo was taken on the North Shore of Oahu during a very large NW swell. Cheers!
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, March 16, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Waimea Sunset". Photo taken on Oahu's North Shore. by Mathew Cook
"Waimea Sunset". Photo taken on Oahu's North Shore.
17 Votes
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date posted posted: Thursday, March 15, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Backflop". Photo of Humpback Whale taken in Maui, HI. Ch... by Mathew Cook
"Backflop". Photo of Humpback Whale taken in Maui, HI. Cheers!
7 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Lava Meets Ocean". This photo was taken off a zodiac boa... by Mathew Cook
"Lava Meets Ocean". This photo was taken off a zodiac boat on the island of Hawaii. It was an awe-inspiring trip, and very tricky to photograph. Hope you enjoy.
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13 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, March 10, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Below the Wave Rider". Photo taken at Sunset Beach, Nort... by Mathew Cook
"Below the Wave Rider". Photo taken at Sunset Beach, North Shore Oahu.
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date posted posted: Friday, March 2, 2007
date posted category: Over/Under (shots half topside, half U/W)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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Half-Lit Clumpy. I edited this photo to bring out the tex... by Mathew Cook
Half-Lit Clumpy. I edited this photo to bring out the texture of this wonderfully wierd creature. Taken in Pupekea, HI in about 8ft of water, single strobe.
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date posted posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2007
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Island Sunrise". This photo was taken on the East side o... by Mathew Cook
"Island Sunrise". This photo was taken on the East side of Oahu, HI.
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A carefully chosen composition from Mathew
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, February 25, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Sand Patterns". The ocean carved some unique patterns in... by Mathew Cook
"Sand Patterns". The ocean carved some unique patterns in the sandy bottoms of Maui.
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date posted posted: Saturday, February 24, 2007
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Troll of the Sea". Clumpy Sea Slug- taken in Pupekea, HI. by Mathew Cook
"Troll of the Sea". Clumpy Sea Slug- taken in Pupekea, HI.
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date posted posted: Friday, February 23, 2007
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Pacific United States
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Surfing in the Evening. Surfer in deep at Banzai Pipeline. by Mathew Cook
Surfing in the Evening. Surfer in deep at Banzai Pipeline.
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date posted posted: Monday, February 19, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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Flatfish. I believe this is a Panther Flounder. I found h... by Mathew Cook
Flatfish. I believe this is a Panther Flounder. I found him in just a few feet of water on Oahu's North Shore. Thanks!
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date posted posted: Sunday, February 18, 2007
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Pacific United States
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The Ride. This photo was taken under a breaking wave at S... by Mathew Cook
The Ride. This photo was taken under a breaking wave at Sunset Beach in Oahu.
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date posted posted: Friday, February 16, 2007
date posted category: Wide Angle - Natural Light (no strobe)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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ArcEye Macro. Photo taken in Haleiwa, HI. I found this Ar... by Mathew Cook
ArcEye Macro. Photo taken in Haleiwa, HI. I found this Arceye Hawkfish sitting on top of a cluster of pink coral about 10 ft deep.
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date posted posted: Thursday, December 21, 2006
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Pacific United States
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