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Finalist Adventure Photographer of the Year

Martin Broen Mexico

20°51'53.4"N 87°01'42.2"W

A diver descends into a cenote. “Like in a science fiction movie, the unique physical conditions of the cenotes offer alien experiences and photo opportunities,” says photographer Martin Broen. “In this photo a narrow beam of sunlight pierces the hole in the ceiling of the flooded chamber, passes through the crystal-clear water and hits the hydrogen sulphide cloud at 32m below the surface, framing the diver, abducted by the light.”

BEHIND THE LENS

2021 APoY finalist, Martin Broen

Martin Broen Argentina

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Taken at midday
  • Captured while scuba diving
  • Sunny conditions
  • 150 hours to create this image

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