Winners Gallery
Finalist Adventure Photographer of the Year
Lars von Ritter Zahony Greenland
Sunlight pours through cracks in an iceberg in East Greenland, illuminating the seabed like a natural theatre. Created by a storm just days earlier, these openings allow light to reach an underwater world usually hidden in darkness. Despite its warm glow, the scene was photographed in extreme conditions, with water at -2.5°C and air temperatures of -15°C, pushing both divers and equipment to their limits.
BEHIND THE LENS
Lars von Ritter Zahony Germany
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Scuba Diving
- Accessed via Skibob across frozen fjord
- Canon 1Dx III & 8-15mm lens
- ISO 640, f9.0, 1/60s
Lars von Ritter Zahony is an internationally award-winning underwater and nature photographer. His fascination with the world beneath the surface began in childhood and evolved through years of diving, marine exploration, and photography. Through his images, he captures the beauty, diversity, and fragility of aquatic environments, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the oceans and their conservation. His work has been recognized in numerous prestigious international photography competitions and is driven by a passion for sharing the wonders of the underwater world with a wider audience.
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