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Finalist Exploration Photographer of the Year

Martin Broen Mexico

20°29'59.7"N 87°15'41.4"W

A cave diver is silhouetted against a colourful backdrop in cenote Chikin Ha. “The caves in the Mayan riviera have amazing chambers with pristine formations that have been preserved over millennia,” says photographer Martin Broen. “Tannic acid created by the decomposition of organic matter accumulates in the upper part of certain caves and modifies the colour of the light passing through based on its density, giving the surreal  feeling of flying within a rainbow.”

BEHIND THE LENS

2021 EPoY finalist, Martin Broen

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Taken while scuba diving
  • Sunny afternoon
  • No current
  • Excellent underwater visibility

MORE IMAGES BY Martin Broen

Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean

2023 Quintana Roo, Mexico

Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean 2023, MB

AdventurePhotographer of the Year

2023 Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Ocean Adventure Photographer of the Year 2023, MB2

AdventurePhotographer of the Year

2023 Aqaba, Jordan

Ocean Adventure Photographer of the Year 2023, MB

Ocean Portfolio Award

2022 Mexico

Ocean Portfolio Award 2022, Martin Broen

AdventurePhotographer of the Year

2022 Mexico

Ocean Adventure Photographer of the Year 2022, MB

WildlifePhotographer of the Year

2022 Quintana Roo, Mexico

2022 Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year, MB

Fine ArtPhotographer of the Year

2022 Baja California, Mexico

Ocean Fine Art Photographer of the Year 2022, MB

ExplorationPhotographer of the Year

2021 Mexico

2021 Exploration Photographer of the Year, Martin Broen

AdventurePhotographer of the Year

2021 Mexico

2021 APoY finalist, Martin Broen

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