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In the open water, a world of possibilities awaits

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Illustration of Paul Boyton (Boynton) (1848-1924), known as the Fearless Frogman

Illustration of Paul Boyton (Boynton) (1848-1924), known as the Fearless Frogman
5669241 Illustration of Paul Boyton (Boynton) (1848-1924), known as the Fearless Frogman, was a showman and adventurer some credit as having spurred worldwide interest in water sports as a hobby

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Natural beauty in winter in the Yukon, Canada

Natural beauty in winter in the Yukon, Canada
The snow covered mountains known as the grey ridge highlight the background of the Wheaton River as it flows stradily onward toward Bennett Lake, Yukon.

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Northern lights brighten the sky above a river in Yukon, Canada

Northern lights brighten the sky above a river in Yukon, Canada
The northern lights brighten the sky above the Wheaton River, just outside of Whitehorse, Yukon.

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Northern lights brighten the sky above a river in Yukon, Canada

Northern lights brighten the sky above a river in Yukon, Canada
The northern lights brighten the sky above the Wheaton River, just outside of Whitehorse, Yukon.

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Northern lights brighten the sky above a river in Yukon, Canada

Northern lights brighten the sky above a river in Yukon, Canada
The northern lights brighten the sky above the Wheaton River, just outside of Whitehorse, Yukon.

Background imageOpen Water Collection: A Fresh Breeze, 1876 (oil on canvas)

A Fresh Breeze, 1876 (oil on canvas)
6198913 A Fresh Breeze, 1876 (oil on canvas) by McTaggart, William (1835-1910); 21x31.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish

Background imageOpen Water Collection: USA, Washington State, Fall City flooded pond with winters fresh snow

USA, Washington State, Fall City flooded pond with winters fresh snow and Trumpeter swans and ducks

Background imageOpen Water Collection: A Portion Of A School Of Hellers Barracuda (Sphyraena Helleri)

A Portion Of A School Of Hellers Barracuda (Sphyraena Helleri) Patrolling The Open Water Off A Fijian Reef; Fiji

Background imageOpen Water Collection: USA, Colorful Fish In Open Water; Hawaii, Saddle Wrasse (Thalassoma Duperrey)

USA, Colorful Fish In Open Water; Hawaii, Saddle Wrasse (Thalassoma Duperrey)

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Both of these Pantropical spotted dolphins, Stenella attenuata, have wounds on inflicted at night from a cookie cutter shark, Isistius brasiliensis

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Emerald Lake BC B. C. British Columbia YoHo National Park

Emerald Lake BC B. C. British Columbia YoHo National Park
A view of a stream with some open water near Emerald Lake in the winter in the Rocky Mountains: Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada

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Penmon point lighthouse sunrise in Anglesey

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The main gas pipeline at the large gas terminal plant in North Norfolk

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The main gas pipeline at the large gas terminal plant in North Norfolk

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On the wall of the Margate tidal pool at high tide in Kent

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The main gas pipeline at the large gas terminal plant in North Norfolk

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Kathleen Lake and Mount Worthington in winter, Yukon, Canada

Kathleen Lake and Mount Worthington in winter, Yukon, Canada
Beautiful winter landscape in the Yukon. The frozen shores of Kathleen Lake with Mount Worthington in the distance; Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Winter landscape along the Wheaton River, Yukon, Canada

Winter landscape along the Wheaton River, Yukon, Canada
Winter landscape along the Wheaton River in the Yukon; Yukon, Canada

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Northern River Otters running in snow beside water

Northern River Otters running in snow beside water
Northern River Otters ( Lutra canadensis) running side by side in snow beside water; Montana, United States of America

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Fishing boats open water sailing vessels number

Fishing boats open water sailing vessels number
Fishing boats on open water, There are many sailing vessels on open water, including a number of manned fishing vessels with ejected nets. Rowing boat, canoe, etc

Background imageOpen Water Collection: English two-mast rough water Various ships series title

English two-mast rough water Various ships series title
English two-mast on rough water Various ships (series title), Various sailing ships on turbulent water. In the foreground a two-master with an English flag. There is a sloop on the deck of the boat

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Seascape various sailing ships Various ships

Seascape various sailing ships Various ships
Seascape with various sailing ships Various ships (series title), Seascape with various sailing ships and sloops. On the left in the foreground nine figures, of which three bring ashore from a sloop

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Sailing ships turbulent water Various ships series title

Sailing ships turbulent water Various ships series title
Sailing ships on turbulent water Various ships (series title), Various sailing ships on turbulent water. In the foreground a two-master with an English flag. There is a sloop on the deck of the boat

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Gigantic Tabular Iceberg, Deception Bay, Antarctica

Gigantic Tabular Iceberg, Deception Bay, Antarctica
An iceberg or ice mountain is a large piece of freshwater ice that has broken off a glacier or an ice shelf and is floating freely in open water

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Sunset with Gigantic Tabular Iceberg, Antarctica

Sunset with Gigantic Tabular Iceberg, Antarctica
Tabular icebergs have steep sides and a flat top, much like a plateau, with a length-to-height ratio of more than 5:1. This type of iceberg, also known as an ice island, can be quite large

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Black Striped Salema (Xenocys jessiae) Central Isles GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

Black Striped Salema (Xenocys jessiae) Central Isles GALAPAGOS ISLANDS ECUADOR. South America RANGE & HABITAT: Occasional in all islands

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Spotted eagle ray swimming C014 / 2920

Spotted eagle ray swimming C014 / 2920
Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) swimming in open water. This ray is found in the western Atlantic and Indo-West Pacific regions

Background imageOpen Water Collection: On open water, print maker: David Kleyne

On open water, print maker: David Kleyne

Background imageOpen Water Collection: School of fusilier in the Maldives

School of fusilier in the Maldives
Large school of yellowback fusilier, Caesio xanthonota. Slower shutter speed gives a feel of the movement of this vast shoal. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Large adult Napoleon wrasse in Maldives

Large adult Napoleon wrasse in Maldives
A large adult napoleon wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus, swims infront of a shipwreck. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Diver gathering fishing long line

Diver gathering fishing long line
A scuba diver collecting an abandoned fishermans long line at Rasdhoo Atoll, North Male, Maldives

Background imageOpen Water Collection: School of longfin spadefish

School of longfin spadefish
Longfin Spadefish, Platax teira, Large school in open water, North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Lake Baikal, Russia, satellite image C015 / 4568

Lake Baikal, Russia, satellite image C015 / 4568
Lake Baikal. Satellite image showing ice breaking up in the central part of the lake Baikal, Russia. Ice remains throughout the northern portion

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Powderblue surgeonfish with wrasse

Powderblue surgeonfish with wrasse
A powderblue surgeonfish, Acanthurus leucosternon, having its mouth cleaned by cleaner wrasse Photographed at Ari Atoll, Maldives

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Fishing - for king salmon - Frederick Sound - Inside Passage - Alaska

Fishing - for king salmon - Frederick Sound - Inside Passage - Alaska
WAT-17807 Fishing - for king salmon Frederick Sound - Inside Passage - Alaska M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Creole Fish or Gringo (Paranthias colonus) Central Isles, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Creole Fish or Gringo (Paranthias colonus) Central Isles, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. These are the most abundant fish in the entire archipelago

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Dwarf lionfish on the seabed

Dwarf lionfish on the seabed
Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) on the seabed. Lionfish (Pterois volitans) are highly venomous predatory marine fish

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Red lionfish over a shipwreck

Red lionfish over a shipwreck. Red lionfish (Pterois volitans) are highly venomous predatory marine fish. Their long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous toxin and are normally used for defence

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Spotted eagle ray

Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari). Photographed in the Red Sea off the coast of Eilat, Israel

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Bottlenose dolphin

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops sp.). Photographed in the Red Sea, Eilat, Israel

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Green turtle swimming

Green turtle swimming near a boat. The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is critically under threat of extinction and is a protected species

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Misurina Lake with Sorapis mountain beyond, The Dolomites, Italy

Misurina Lake with Sorapis mountain beyond, The Dolomites, Italy
ROG-14042 Misurina Lake with Sorapis mountain beyond The Dolomites, Italy. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Open water with reed-beds at the Marquenterre Ornithological Park, Somme Estuary, North France

Open water with reed-beds at the Marquenterre Ornithological Park, Somme Estuary, North France
ROG-13885 Open water with reed-beds at the Marquenterre Ornithological Park Somme Estuary, North France. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Dusk view across open water towards Taransay and North Harris from the rocky shore at Borve

Dusk view across open water towards Taransay and North Harris from the rocky shore at Borve, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) open water view clearly showing markings

Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) open water view clearly showing markings and underside of jellyfish, St Abbs, Scotland
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbriocota), swimming in open water, Little Cayman Island

Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbriocota), swimming in open water, Little Cayman Island, Cayman Islands
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Striped Dolphin (Stenalla coeruleoalba). Azores, North Atlantic. Taken 2008

Striped Dolphin (Stenalla coeruleoalba). Azores, North Atlantic. Taken 2008
Anthony Pierce / SpecialistStock

Background imageOpen Water Collection: Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Azores, North Atlantic. Taken 2008

Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Azores, North Atlantic. Taken 2008
Anthony Pierce / SpecialistStock




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In the open water, a world of possibilities awaits. Whether it's diving into the depths or simply basking in its serene beauty, there is something captivating about being surrounded by vast expanses of liquid blue. From the heart-pounding thrill of "Open Water (grey) 2" to the mysterious allure of "Open Water (brunette)", these films remind us of the unpredictable nature that lies beneath the surface. Just like those brave souls who venture out into uncharted territory, we too can find ourselves immersed in an adventure beyond our wildest dreams. But open water isn't limited to just movies and fictional tales; it exists all around us. Take, for instance, Winslow Homer's masterpiece "A Fresh Breeze, 1876". This oil on canvas painting transports us to a time when sailing through open waters was both exhilarating and treacherous. Closer to home, Washington State's Fall City flooded pond showcases how even familiar landscapes can transform with winter's fresh snowfall. The contrast between icy white and deep blue creates a breathtaking scene that reminds us of nature's ability to surprise and inspire. And let's not forget about Emerald Lake in British Columbia's YoHo National Park - a true gem nestled amidst towering mountains. Its crystal-clear waters reflect the surrounding beauty with such clarity that one cannot help but feel connected to something greater than themselves. Whether you're exploring new horizons or finding solace in your own backyard oasis, open water beckons us all. It invites us to dive headfirst into life's adventures and embrace the unknown with wide-eyed wonderment. So go ahead - dip your toes in or take a plunge; let yourself be carried away by the endless possibilities that lie within this vast expanse known as open water.