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3rd place Adventure Photographer of the Year

Romona Robbins Reynolds Mexico

20.3150° N 87.3592° W

A cave diver follows a yellow guideline through the winding passages of a Mexican cenote. Formed over thousands of years as limestone dissolved and caves flooded, these submerged systems preserve spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. In the darkness, careful buoyancy is essential to avoid disturbing fine silt, allowing the cave's remarkable clarity and geological history to remain undisturbed.

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Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026, ROMROB6

Romona Robbins Reynolds United States (US)

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Cenote
  • Cave diving
  • Canon R5 & EF 11-24mm lens
  • ISO 1600, f/4.5, 1/30s

Romona Robbins Reynolds is an underwater photographer whose background in fine arts and biological sciences has shaped her approach to documenting life and landscapes below. For more than two decades, she has photographed beneath the surface around the world, combining technical precision with a deep appreciation for marine ecosystems. Her work has been featured in National Geographic, Travel Channel, and Lonely Planet. Through her images, she strives to inspire curiosity, reveal the beauty of the underwater world, and foster a deeper connection with Mother Nature.

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