Posts Tagged ‘ Underwater ’

Underwater Portraits.


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Photographer Claudia Legge captures very beautiful underwater portraits of naked women. The women look like goddesses or mythical sculptures.

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Seabob Cayago Underwater Jetski


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The Seabob Cayago F7 turns you into a much less fish-chatty Aquaman, propelling you through water at speeds up to 9 mph. You use your own weight to steer and angle the Seabob up or down, with the onboard computer display showing you your power usage, water temperature, speed, and depth. This is apparently the first jet system in the world that features an impeller; an electric-powered rotor that sucks water in and fires it out back out of the watercraft. Since no one needs a case of the bends, all underwater models from Seabob are set to a maximum depth of 2.5 meters but scuba divers can override that and set it 40 meters.

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Stunning Underwater World of Alexander Safonovc


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These amazing photos of underwater world captured by Photographer from Voronezh Alexander Safonov. His photos are very calm but at the same time impress by their greatness.

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Nemo 33 The Worlds Deepest Swimming Pool


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Located in Brussels, Belgium, Nemo 33 is the deepest indoor swimming pool in the world, with a maximum depth of 34.5 metres (113 ft). Numerous underwater windows allow outside visitors to look into the pools at various depths. There are two large flat-bottomed areas reaching depth levels of 5m (16 ft) and 10m (32 ft), and a large circular pit plunging to a distance of 33m (108 ft). At the 10m mark are also featured several simulated underwater caves. Nemo 33 was designed by Belgian expert diver John Beernaerts as a multi-purpose diving instruction, recreational, and film production complex.

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Aqua Dome Thermal Resort In Austria


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Providing rest and relaxation for nearly 350,000 visitors each year, this beautiful resort is nestled within the snow covered mountains of Austria. The focal point of the resort is the three bowl-shaped swimming pools that are elevated above the more traditional 25 meter lap pool below. These aren’t just ordinary pools either. Aside from the unique architectural aspects, each pool is filled with thermal water sourced from a reservoir located over 1,800 meters below the ground, and features underwater music and lighting effects for a club-like experience. The hotel itself is home to 200 rooms, and a rooftop observation deck to really take in the mountainous views surrounding the property.

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Abandoned Underwater Strip Club In Israel


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Photos of abandoned buildings have always be fascinating, but of all the deserted spaces we’ve seen in the past, nothing has measured up to the awesomeness of this abandoned underwater strip club. Many times when buildings are left to decay, they do just that. The Nymphas Show Bar is a different story entirely though. While the outside of the building is quite rusted, photographs of the inside show that the former strip club is still completely intact. The photos were taken by marine biologist Gil Koplovitzin in Eilat, Israel. The structure once served as an underwater restaurant before transforming into a strip club, and ultimately ending in this.

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Manta Resorts Underwater Hotel Room


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Situated off the eastern coast of Africa by Pemba Island, a private floating island at the Manta Resort provides guests with an all-inclusive hotel room submerged four meters below the surface of the ocean. Designed by swedish company Genberg Underwater Hotels, each of the three levels that make up the buoyant building has its own unique view: A rooftop terrace for sun bathing in the day and star gazing at night, a landing deck at sea level equipped with a lounge and restroom, and an underwater hotel room below surrounded by panes of glass for a 360 degree marine panorama. Throughout the day, guests of the resort can remain encapsulated in the submerged hotel room, floating amongst the turquoise blue water swimming with tropical life and coral reef. By night, sleep beside the fish – the bottom platform is illuminated with underwater spotlights beneath each window, attracting a variety rare marine creatures.

Luxury Songjiang Hotel under Waterfall in China


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Atkins has won an international competition to design a five-star resort hotel set within a beautiful water-filled quarry in the Songjiang district close to Shanghai in China. Its stunning concept designs inspired by the natural water and landscape features of the quarry captured the imagination of judges to quash competition from two other international firms. The innovative design of 400-bed resort hotel stands two levels higher that the rock face of the 100 meter deep quarry and includes underwater public areas and guestrooms. It will incorporate conference facilities for up to 1,000 people, a banqueting centre, restaurants, cafes and sports facilities. Sustainability is integral to the design ranging from using green roofing for the structures above the ground level to geothermal energy extraction. An aquatic theme runs through the design both visually and functionality. Two underwater levels will house a restaurant and guestrooms facing a ten-meter deep aquarium. The lowest level of the hotel will contain a leisure complex with a swimming pool and water-based sports. An extreme sports centers for activities such as rock climbing and bungee jumping will be cantilevered over the quarry and accessed by special lifts from the water level of the hotel.

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Fiji’s Poseidon Underwater Resort


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Check out this stunning underwater hotel Fiji’s Poseidon Resort. Set 40 feet below the water’s surface in a pristine Fijian lagoon is the Poseidon Undersea Resort, a real life submerged hotel accessible by lift and the first of its kind in the world. For a $15,000 per person you’ll get four nights in one of the above water suites, two nights in one of the undersea suites (%70 of the room is see through) and a bunch of other pretty awesome stuff like getting behind the wheel of a mini submarine and gourmet foods.

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2 Elements – Air and Water


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In the village of Oslob in Philippines this video was able to film an amazing and unique underwater project to be the world’s first whale shark fashion shoot. They used a GoPro HD HERO3 Black Edition and HERO2 camera to film the base jumping and the underwater shoot as well. The base jumping was filmed in many beautiful locations like Switzerland,Italy, and China.

Tsovet SVT-AX87 Automatic Watch


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A limited release of Swiss made Tsovet SVT-AX87 wrist watch is available to offer highly intrinsic features. Gun metal bezel color, water resistant up-to 100meters underwater, custom touch, luminous and gold markers, dial available in silver BDL/ non-magnetic and matte finish, along with all those features the watch comes in a custom designed wooden display box.

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Wenger Sea Force Waterproof Watch


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If you concern more about fashion and underwater adventures, you would be able to get a little out of Sea Force by Wenger. More like any other sophisticated watch, Sea Force watch comes with basic features such as unidirectional rotating bezel, equipped with a knurled and waterproof up-to 200 meters deep inside water. Sea Force watches features stainless steel casing and luminous marker at zero spot and silicone strap.

Jellyfish Lamps Shine Rather Than Sting


Jellyfish-Lamps-2Jellyfish-Lamps-3  These jellyfish lamps by Roxy Russel Design will instantly transform any room into an ethereal underwater scene. Each lamp is made from eco-friendly materials like translucent mylar, which gives them that soft, mesmerizing glow.

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The Underwater World Of Susanna Majuri.


Finnish photographer Susanna Majuri takes us on an amazing underwater journey, to a place where few people have ever been.  There is so much depth and art direction behind Majuri’s work. She captures short narrative scenes as though they are film stills of a story yet to be told. Her main characters, young women mostly, their faces hidden, give a distinct impression of being lost, almost like an underwater version of Alice in Wonderland.  “My challenge is to see reality in a non-traditional light,” says Majuri. “When I am shooting pictures, I have a premonition that something strange is about to happen. To me the most important quality of photography is the capability to convey emotions. My heart beats wildly when I can feel the presence of surprises.”

Richard Branson’s Flying Submarine.


Described as an underwater aircraft, the Necker Nymph comes in tandem with the Necker Belle, Branson’s catamaran on the high seas.  But the Nymph allows boaters to get low, flying underneath the water to depths of 30 meters (98 feet). Helmed by a trained pilot, it soars at a speed of 6 knots (7 mph).  Dives typically last from one to two hours and passengers wear normal scuba breathing gear.  It’s housed at Necker Island, Branson’s luxury home in the Caribbean (the same one that indeed recently burned down).  The dives, which last for 1-2 hours at time, start at $2,500 per day.

20 Miraculous Photos.


Ever since I posted the spot about National Geographic and some of their most amazing photos, I’ve had people emailing me asking for more photos from that collection.  unfortunately a top 10 doesn’t really go past 10.  So what I did was search the net to find 21 more photos from all around the world that truly astounded me.  The photo above may just seem like 2 simple turtles, but a distinct depiction a pseudo-inspirational underwater scene is something most photographers have never shot before, which is why it stuck out to me.  So check the method below to see what other photos I thought stood out over the web, and let me know what you think.

Surfs Up.


A few folks have asked me why I choose to throw up surfing pictures every so often, and it’s because I love to surf.  (yeah, n*ggas can surf).  Its somewhat of a hidden talent of mine, and when I see pictures as awesome as Stuart Gibson’s, I just feel the need to share them.  Usually, the most challenging circumstances in our lives bring us the most rewarding outcomes. This is certainly the case for Australian photographer Stuart Gibson. After a nasty automobile accident left him bound to plaster casts, he picked up a camera, and his life has never been the same. He is known around the globe for his print and pixel work, most people look at his work and are in absolute awe.  Check the method.

Claridge’s Galliano Christmas Tree… At Sea


Once again, Dior’s head fashion designer John Galliano is returning to The Claridge’s Hotel in London for the holidays with his Dior Christmas Tree.  For 2010, Galliano is creating a truly dazzling design, using the ocean as his muse for his “Under the Sea” Christmas tree.  Made of sparkling silver leaves, pink coral, sea horses, fish, anemones, starfish and jelly fish, this whimsical design is truly one of a kind.  Last year he designed an Asian-inspired tree that featured snow leopards, dragon flies and parrots among its baby blue, “frozen” branches.

This festive season, Claridge’s, the art-deco gem will be transformed to an oceanic paradise with Galliano’s extraordinary creation.  Commenting on the collaboration, Dior Creative Director John Galliano says, “The majestic beauty of Claridge’s Art Deco interiors never fails to inspire me. I am thrilled to be invited to create a new tree for Christmas at Claridge’s.  I wanted to create an underwater fantasy and have mixed pink corals, seahorses, anemones and jellyfish, all glinting like gem stones, swimming amidst the silver leaves.”

“I hope we create something as sumptuous as its setting and this inspires a truly luxurious escape and a very festive season at Claridge’s.”  Thomas Kochs, Claridge’s Hotel Manager, commented, “We are excited to see the return of the legendary John Galliano, who will once again create the Christmas magic in our lobby.  Following his spectacular tree last year, we simply could not resist to see the new design which will keep London talking throughout the season.

Both Claridge’s and Dior are synonymous with timeless glamour and impeccable heritage and we look forward to celebrating the festive season together.”  The tree was unveiled in the lobby of the hotel on 25th November, 2010 and will be on display until 5th January, 2011.

Underwater Hotel Room.


 

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What’s one way to show a little spontaneity in an un-adventurous vacation? How about a meeting under the sea. Ithaa, the world’s first all-glass undersea restaurant at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, is celebrating its fifth anniversary by turning its underwater restaurant into a suite built for two.   The Maldives resort is offering guests the chance to spend the night under-water by turning the restaurant into an exclusive suite for two, complete with a private champagne dinner and breakfast in bed. (Caveat: Private in this sense means more underwater sea creatures and less humans.) Resting16 feet below the Indian Ocean, the restaurant-turned-romance room is surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and encased in clear glass. Using aquarium technology, “Ithaa” meaning “pearl”in the Maldivian language of Divehi, was built to allow guests to enjoy the color, clarity and beauty of the Indian Ocean without getting their feet wet.  Diners at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant enjoy a set-menu of 23 different dishes over four courses. The restaurant is adults-only for dinner (children can join for lunch) and it only seats 12 people.   The cost of this little luxury? $320 per person for dinner. Want to spend the night? The price is available upon request, depending on your dates of travel.