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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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111 Entries Found: Page 1  of  5
"Breach & Bow". Adult Humpback Whale breaching in the wat... by Mathew Cook
"Breach & Bow". Adult Humpback Whale breaching in the waters of Maui, HI. Thanks for looking.
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A superb breach Matthew. Unusual to see a shot where the Whale is between Land and the photographer.
22 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Island Sunset" This photo was taken on Oahu, Hawaii's no... by Mathew Cook
"Island Sunset" This photo was taken on Oahu, Hawaii's north shore.
23 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Humpback Fluke". This whale was so close to us we could ... by Mathew Cook
"Humpback Fluke". This whale was so close to us we could even see the barnacles attached to it's tail. An amazing experience.
18 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, January 19, 2008
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Morning Rainbow". Photo taken in Waialua, Hawaii. Thanks. by Mathew Cook
"Morning Rainbow". Photo taken in Waialua, Hawaii. Thanks.
14 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, December 15, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"North Shore Surfer" Photo taken near Hale'iwa, HI. by Mathew Cook
"North Shore Surfer" Photo taken near Hale'iwa, HI.
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date posted posted: Thursday, December 6, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"The Chosen Wave". Taken in Hale'iwa, Hawaii by Mathew Cook
"The Chosen Wave". Taken in Hale'iwa, Hawaii
12 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Sunset, Oahu, Hawaii" Photo taken on Oahu's North Shore. by Mathew Cook
"Sunset, Oahu, Hawaii" Photo taken on Oahu's North Shore.
7 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, October 9, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Galapagos In My Mask". This is a digital combonation of ... by Mathew Cook
"Galapagos In My Mask". This is a digital combonation of two photos taken within a few minutes of each other in Oahu, HI. What do you think?
3 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, October 6, 2007
date posted category: Creative - Manipulated (Photoshopped)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Waialua Coconut Sunset". Photo taken on Oahu, Hawaii's N... by Mathew Cook
"Waialua Coconut Sunset". Photo taken on Oahu, Hawaii's North Shore. Thanks!
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, September 29, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Pua'ena Sunset". Photo taken near Hale'iwa, HI. Thanks! by Mathew Cook
"Pua'ena Sunset". Photo taken near Hale'iwa, HI. Thanks!
7 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, September 21, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Vacationers on Beach" Hope it brings a smile to your fac... by Mathew Cook
"Vacationers on Beach" Hope it brings a smile to your face. Photo taken on Oahu's West Shore. Thanks for looking.
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date posted posted: Tuesday, September 11, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Twilight Surfer" While the waves were'nt deathly large,... by Mathew Cook
"Twilight Surfer" While the waves were'nt deathly large, the lack of light made things a bit sketchy. Taken in Waialua, HI.
2 Votes
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date posted posted: Saturday, September 1, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Lunar Eclipse" Although not a typical UW photo entry, th... by Mathew Cook
"Lunar Eclipse" Although not a typical UW photo entry, the moon is marine related, right?!
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date posted posted: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: United States
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"Mother Son Adventure". Photo taken on Oahu's North Shore... by Mathew Cook
"Mother Son Adventure". Photo taken on Oahu's North Shore. Thanks!
5 Votes
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date posted posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"The Titan" This huge Titan Scorpionfish was photographed... by Mathew Cook
"The Titan" This huge Titan Scorpionfish was photographed at Shark's Cove, HI. Thanks.
0 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2007
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Palm at Kaika Bay". Taken in Oahu, Hawaii. Thanks. by Mathew Cook
"Palm at Kaika Bay". Taken in Oahu, Hawaii. Thanks.
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date posted posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"SeaWeed World". Low tide showing some beautiful green se... by Mathew Cook
"SeaWeed World". Low tide showing some beautiful green seaweed. Taken at Lanikai Beach, HI. Thanks.
4 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, July 27, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Footprints and Blue Skies". Photo taken at Lanikai Beach... by Mathew Cook
"Footprints and Blue Skies". Photo taken at Lanikai Beach, Oahu. Thanks for looking.
5 Votes
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date posted posted: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Evening Light on Beach". Photo taken in Oahu, HI. Thanks. by Mathew Cook
"Evening Light on Beach". Photo taken in Oahu, HI. Thanks.
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, July 22, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Tranquil Descent". This image was composed of two photos... by Mathew Cook
"Tranquil Descent". This image was composed of two photos, both taken on Oahu, HI. Thanks for looking.
4 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, July 15, 2007
date posted category: Creative - Manipulated (Photoshopped)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Colorful Crab". Photo taken on the roof of a swim-thru, ... by Mathew Cook
"Colorful Crab". Photo taken on the roof of a swim-thru, night dive in Pupukea, HI. Thanks.
1 Votes
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date posted posted: Sunday, June 17, 2007
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Riding the Ripples" Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, I always ... by Mathew Cook
"Riding the Ripples" Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, I always enjoy diving with them. Photo taken near Pupukea, Hawaii.
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date posted posted: Friday, June 15, 2007
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Krozier Seascape" Photo taken in Waialua, HI. Thanks for... by Mathew Cook
"Krozier Seascape" Photo taken in Waialua, HI. Thanks for looking.
6 Votes
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date posted posted: Friday, June 1, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Kaiaka Bay Sunset" This photo was taken on Oahu's North ... by Mathew Cook
"Kaiaka Bay Sunset" This photo was taken on Oahu's North Shore. Thanks for looking.
9 Votes
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date posted posted: Monday, May 28, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Devil Lobster". This lobster was photographed at Sharks ... by Mathew Cook
"Devil Lobster". This lobster was photographed at Sharks Cove, HI- about 30 ft of water.
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date posted posted: Monday, May 21, 2007
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Sail the Sunset". I paddled out on my surfboard to get a... by Mathew Cook
"Sail the Sunset". I paddled out on my surfboard to get a nice point of view for this sunset. North Shore, Oahu.
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date posted posted: Saturday, May 19, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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"Breach". A large humpback whale majestically breaching ... by Mathew Cook
"Breach". A large humpback whale majestically breaching with the island of Lanaii, HI behind him.
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date posted posted: Sunday, May 13, 2007
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Pacific United States
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