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An underwater photograph of aquatic plants growing in a cave
June 15, 2011

Cave Diving, Yucatan Peninsula

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I have been a cave diver since 1997, and I've always been amazed by the natural beauty and uniqueness that you can find in the cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. They are spectacular in many ways, some of them very obvious, like the enormous stalactites and stalagmites, crystal-clear water, and the mystery and history mixed in the middle of the jungle. But there is also a more subtle beauty in them, hidden in their unique colors and details that are not easily spotted by diving or snorkeling in them. So that is my goal, to capture the fantastic details hidden in these natural wonders.

(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2011 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.)

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Photograph by Christian Vizl

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