loading ...
please wait
Video Underwater Photo Contest Entries By Christian Nielsen (10)

Search Contest Entries

Entries by Category
Entries by Sea
Entries by Country
or enter search text
 Contest Chat
Stats
Portfolios
Slide ShowSlide Show (latest)
Slide Show
Medal Winners
Spam voting policy
Really Simple Syndication Top 10 RSS feed
The Rules!
Our underwater photography contest is the longest running and most prestigious online. If you want to make a name for yourself this is THE place to do it.
Just look at some of the internationally acclaimed photographers who have launched their u/w photo careers here over the years.
It's easy to enter the contest just... click here to enter

Monthly winners will be shown by the 10th of the following month

Peoples' Vote


Rhinopias posing. Rhino Rocks, Komodo. Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, Single Ikelite DS125 Strobe
By Christian Nielsen
posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009
47 votes

At the dentist. Seraya, Bali. Olympus E330, 50mm macro, 2 Ikelite DS125 strobes.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Sunday, February 27, 2011
45 votes

Touching the dome. Very curious green turtle in El Puertito, Tenerife. Olympus E330, 8mm fisheye, single Ikelite DS125 strobe.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Saturday, February 12, 2011
44 votes

Green turtles, El Puertito, Tenerife. Olympus E330, 8mm fisheye, single Ikelite DS125 strobe.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Sunday, May 29, 2011
41 votes

Green turtle on the descend. My aim was to catch the turtle after a breath of air. I really like the patterns on this animal. Olympus E330, 14-54mm, single Ikelite DS125 strobe.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Monday, February 8, 2010
40 votes

Like crystal (tiger moray). The impressive set of teeth reminds me of crystal. The lightning is on purpose by lightning close-up very much from one side. Creating a coming out of shadow effect. Olympus E330, 14-54mm, single Ikelite DS125 strobe.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Tuesday, February 9, 2010
40 votes

Crowded !!! 2 pigmy seahorses near Tulamben. Olympus E330, 50mm macro, nexus wetlens, 2 Ikelite DS125 strobes.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Sunday, November 21, 2010
40 votes

The big male Napoleon fish is a favourite of ours. This friendly male came very close on Little Brother in Egypt. The dives is my wife. Photo taken with 14-54mm lens and twin flash.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Sunday, October 11, 2009
39 votes

Beautiful manta at
By Christian Nielsen
posted Monday, March 5, 2012
38 votes

Flying into Snell's. My green turtlefriend from El Puertito, Tenerife. Olympus E330, 8mm fisheye, single Ikelite DS125 strobe.
By Christian Nielsen
posted Sunday, March 6, 2011
37 votes
About Peoples' vote About Peoples' vote



Special Offer
Our Price $899
buy underwater cameras
buy your UnderwaterPhotography.com T-shirts!
The UnderwaterPhotography.com photo course collection
click here to buy the book
348 Entries Found: Page 10  of  13

This member has a pro account

Oceanic Whitetip on Daedalus Reef. Very calm and friendl... by Christian Nielsen
Oceanic Whitetip on Daedalus Reef.
Very calm and friendly.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes
18 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
date posted category: Sharks
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen view portfolio
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Almost needed a wideangle lens for this big fellow. Noti... by Christian Nielsen
Almost needed a wideangle lens for this big fellow.
Notice the little shrimp on the right.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
shortlistedShortlisted!
6 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Monday, December 7, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Colours of Komodo, Vibrant Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, sin... by Christian Nielsen
Colours of Komodo, Vibrant
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
15 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Monday, December 7, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Common subject that I find hard to shoot. So why not wait... by Christian Nielsen
Common subject that I find hard to shoot. So why not wait for him to sleep ?
Could Picasso do better ? (the fish pattern).
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
16 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Sunday, December 6, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Nudibranch, a resident in Komodo. Olympus E330, 50mm Mac... by Christian Nielsen
Nudibranch, a resident in Komodo.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, Single Ikelite DS125 Strobe
18 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Sunday, December 6, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

I like the colours of this Anemone with its resident Anem... by Christian Nielsen
I like the colours of this Anemone with its resident Anemone fish.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
15 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Saturday, December 5, 2009
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Looking for Pigmy Seahorses we came by this beautiful Lon... by Christian Nielsen
Looking for Pigmy Seahorses we came by this beautiful Longnose Hawkfish on Cannibal Rock in Komodo.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
20 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Saturday, December 5, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Big fat Nudibranch in the waters of Komodo. Olympus E330... by Christian Nielsen
Big fat Nudibranch in the waters of Komodo.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
12 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Friday, December 4, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Wonder how this fellow got his name ? Olympus E330, 50mm... by Christian Nielsen
Wonder how this fellow got his name ?
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite Strobe.
11 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Friday, December 4, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Partners in crime. The Goby and partner Shrimp are kind ... by Christian Nielsen
Partners in crime.
The Goby and partner Shrimp are kind of shy, but I go you :-)
Olympus E330, 50mm macro, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
10 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Thursday, December 3, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Manta's ballet. I love these magnificient animals. Olym... by Christian Nielsen
Manta's ballet.
I love these magnificient animals.
Olympus E330, 8mm Fisheye, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes
13 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Thursday, December 3, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Nudibranch Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS1... by Christian Nielsen
Nudibranch
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
15 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Thursday, November 26, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Anemonefish on Castle Rock, Komodo. Olympus E330, 14-54m... by Christian Nielsen
Anemonefish on Castle Rock, Komodo.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
shortlistedShortlisted!
26 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Thursday, November 26, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Little white Frogfish. One of my favourite encounters. ... by Christian Nielsen
Little white Frogfish.
One of my favourite encounters.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
13 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Colours of the Red Sea Soft Coral on Elphinstone. The di... by Christian Nielsen
Colours of the Red Sea
Soft Coral on Elphinstone. The diver is my wife.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
11 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Close Focus
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Ghost Pipefish close-up. Shot on Sumbawa Surprise. Olym... by Christian Nielsen
Ghost Pipefish close-up.
Shot on Sumbawa Surprise.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, Nexus wet Diopter, 2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes.
17 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
date posted category: Macro - swimming
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Dream Beach, Lembongan Sitting in darkness and rain in D... by Christian Nielsen
Dream Beach, Lembongan
Sitting in darkness and rain in Denmark, I dream myself back to the wonderful Island Lembongan. Below the surface my memories are many with Manta and Mola Mola encounters as the very highlights.
10 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Nice Nudibranch (I think). Shot in the waters of Komodo.... by Christian Nielsen
Nice Nudibranch (I think).
Shot in the waters of Komodo.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
Nice Nudibranch (I think too!) Christian
23 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Monday, November 23, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Nudibranchia
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Early morning exercise before diving. Shot on hanging br... by Christian Nielsen
Early morning exercise before diving.
Shot on hanging bridge between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. Fantastic waters for diving and cultural interesting. Rather unspoilt by mass tourism.
19 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Monday, November 23, 2009
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Surface interval :-) The Komodo Dragon is quite an anima... by Christian Nielsen
Surface interval :-)
The Komodo Dragon is quite an animal. The boat in the background is our liveaboard. I highly recommend a trip to Komodo. Both above and below the surface, it is rather unique.
Olympus E330 and 14-54 mm lens.

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
It looks big enough to eat the boat!
9 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Sunday, November 22, 2009
date posted category: Topside (above water but marine related)
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Pigmy Seahorse on Cannibal Rock. Horseshoe Bay, Rinca Isl... by Christian Nielsen
Pigmy Seahorse on Cannibal Rock. Horseshoe Bay, Rinca Island.
Simply a fantastic divesite.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, Wet Diopter, Single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
21 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Sunday, November 22, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Jawfish Amazing colour structures (and teeth) Olympus E... by Christian Nielsen
Jawfish
Amazing colour structures (and teeth)
Olympus E330, 35mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe
16 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Indian Ocean Maldives
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Flying Green Turtle descending after a breadth of air in... by Christian Nielsen
Flying
Green Turtle descending after a breadth of air in the company of Remoras.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe
14 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Saturday, November 21, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Sweet little Blenny. I really like the smile on their fac... by Christian Nielsen
Sweet little Blenny. I really like the smile on their face.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
22 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Friday, November 20, 2009
date posted category: Macro - not swimming
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Cuttlefish Olympus E330, 14-54mm, single Ikelite DS125 S... by Christian Nielsen
Cuttlefish
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe
26 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Friday, November 20, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Sad looking Rhinopias :-( Rhino Rock's, Komodo. Olympus... by Christian Nielsen
Sad looking Rhinopias :-(
Rhino Rock's, Komodo.
Olympus E330, 50mm Macro, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
25 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Small school of Ternate Puller on Crystal Rock, Komodo. ... by Christian Nielsen
Small school of Ternate Puller on Crystal Rock, Komodo.
Fantastic divesite with an amazing diversity.
Olympus E330, 14-54mm, single Ikelite DS125 Strobe.
9 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009
date posted category: Wide Angle - Marine Life
date posted location: Flores Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Christian Nielsen
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
348 Entries Found: Page 10  of  13