Dives Collection (#3)

View of bay with liveaboard dive boats, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July
View of bay with liveaboard dive boats, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Liveaboard dive boat at sea, Kelor Island, near Flores Island, Komodo N. P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July
Liveaboard dive boat at sea, Kelor Island, near Flores Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Scuba diver with underwater camera equipment, swimming over coral wall at caldera dive site, Mount Komba, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) adult male, diving, Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, Norfolk, England, February

Navy Quarterback Staubach
Annapolis, Maryland: September 23, 1963. Navy quarterback Roger Staubach dives over the line during a practice

Woman snorkelling at surface of sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, July

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) two adults, breeding plumage, in flight, plunge diving into sea for fish, Sanibel Island, Florida, U.S.A. March

Scuba diver swimming at coral encrusted shipwreck, USAT Liberty (US Army transport ship torpedoed during WWII), Tulamben, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Diver swimming near coral encrusted shipwreck, USAT Liberty (US Army transport ship torpedoed during WWII), Tulamben, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Jackdaw (Corvus monedula) adult, in flight, about to dive, Oxfordshire, England, March

America. United States. Hawaii Islands. Scuba divers

America. United States. Hawaii Islands. Robert Lyn Nelson During An Immersion

Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) duckling, diving under water, Seahouses, Northumberland, England, June

DORE: ST. LAZARUS BEGGING. Saint Lazarus begging at the gate of Dives house (Luke 16: 20-21). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor

DORÉ: ST. LAZARUS BEGGING. Saint Lazarus begging at the gate of Dives house (Luke 16: 20-21). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor

Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) and Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) mixed flock, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St

Striped Catfish (Plotosus lineatus) shoal, swimming in Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria), with diver approaching, Lekuan I Dive Site, Manado, Northeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) flock, diving underwater and feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa, july

Kleins Butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleinii) shoal, with other fish species, being hand fed by diver, Fukui Dive Site, Manado, Northeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

Dalay Dives Off Bridge
Twenty-year-old workman Auguste Dalay dives from the Rouen transporter bridge - brave or foolhardy? Date: 1901

Diver carrying survey equipment underwater, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, England, march

Tourist divers about to get into water from inflatable boat, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Girl snorkelling over Sea-thong (Himanthalia elongata), Porthnaven, Cornwall, England, september

Tourists snorkelling over and watching underwater baitball, with inflatable boat nearby, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Divers swimming over reef, Hatta Arch, Hatta, near Bandaneira, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Diver near surface of sea, Tutuntute, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia

Diver inflating Diver Below safety sausage, Tugu, Nusa Penida, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Diver entering water from boat, Tanjung Nore, Rhun Island, Banda, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Diver carrying out underwater survey using quadrat, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, England, march

Girl snorkelling over kelp bed, Porthnaven, Cornwall, England, september

Diver with underwater camera, photographing Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) adults, feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) juvenile, in flight, plunge diving into sea, Galapagos Islands

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"The Art of Diving: From Lady Prudence Jellicoe's Perfect Swallow Dive to Acrobats at Kirk and Saraski Music Hall" Diving has always been a captivating spectacle, showcasing the grace and skill of both humans and animals alike. In 1913, Lady Prudence Jellicoe wowed audiences with her flawless execution of the perfect swallow dive, leaving spectators in awe. Meanwhile, in Suffolk, England, an adult male common kingfisher takes flight before gracefully diving into the water below. Its vibrant plumage catches the sunlight as it disappears beneath the surface, a true marvel of nature. The tale and Lazarus comes to life through art on a panel painting depicting their contrasting fates. The rich man enjoys opulence while Lazarus finds solace in divine intervention – a poignant reminder that wealth does not guarantee happiness. Not far away in Aden, Somali boys plunge into the depths for money. Their fearless dives showcase their determination to earn a living amidst challenging circumstances. Underwater adventures continue as divers fearlessly repair ships anchored at sea. These skilled individuals brave treacherous conditions to ensure vessels stay seaworthy - unsung heroes keeping maritime commerce alive. In Bournemouth, an all-male synchronized swimming team defies stereotypes by showcasing their diving prowess. Their elegant movements create mesmerizing patterns underwater that leave spectators breathless with admiration. During WW1, submarines revolutionized warfare by demonstrating how they could dive beneath enemy lines undetected before resting on the ocean floor like silent predators awaiting their next move. Even women embraced underwater exploration during times when societal norms restricted them. A photograph from 1940 captures a woman submerged beneath tranquil waters - her serene expression reflecting freedom found within this aquatic realm. Lastly, off Hawaii's coast lies an enchanting scene where green sea turtles swim alongside divers exploring vibrant coral reefs. This harmonious encounter between humans and marine life serves as a reminder of the delicate balance we must strive to maintain.