Water photography is intriguing for the same reason people like sitting at the beach or by the lake at the cottage: we're attracted to the energy of water. Water and fire are similar in this way because they're constantly moving and effect the way everything around them looks.
These examples of water photography play on both sides of the water: above and below. Those photos from above the water often use reflection to create dynamic compositions. One such photo shows a bird flying really close to the water. So close, in fact, that it looks like there are two birds flying on top of each other.
We also see a series of underwater photos of dogs, which is fun and unique.
16 Examples of Water Photography
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Underwater Dog Photography
Seth Casteel Captures Adorable and Frightening Pets Swimming
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Ethereal Underwater Fashiontography
Zena Holloway Models Are Heavenly
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Storm Destruction Photography
These Beginner Hurricane Sandy Photos Are Devastating
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Unattainable Landscape Photography
The Photo Series by Eylul Eyloo is Emotive
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Playful Underwater Photography
German Water Polo Team by Rasmus Kaessmann
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Underwater Human Life Photography
The Staudinger & Franke 'Life Below the Surface' Series is Deep
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Peaceful Marine Photography
Enric Adrian Gener Freezes Time and Movement Underwater
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Reflectography
Reflection Photography of the Water's Mirrored Surface
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Nature Close-Ups
'Water' by Dayglow Photography Zooms in on Mother Nature
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Mesmerizing Mother Nature Images
These Earth Photographs Honor the Envisat 10th Anniversary
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Whirling Wavetography
The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little Will Make You Crave the Surf
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Mirrored Fowl Captures
The Geir Magne Sætre Water Reflection Photos of Birds are Reflective
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Tempestuous Ocean Captures
Clifford Ross Hurricanes Photography Shows Storm-Driven Waves
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Adventurous Camera Campaigns
The April 2011 Hugyfot Print Ads Pair Photography and Sea Life
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Submerged Storm Pictures
The Stephen Wilkes Photography Captures New Jersey Underwater
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Sharply Focused Submergable Cameras
The GoPro Dive Housing Makes for Great Underwater Shots
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