Take a LOOK at this captivating image from "Through Your Lens," _Scuba Diving_'s 2014 photo contest. We had plenty of stunning underwater images submitted by both newbie and professional photographers — from the macro to the micro to the just-plain-whoa.

Of the nearly 700 photos submitted in 2013's Through Your Lens Underwater Photo Contest, _Scuba Diving_ received some great turtle photos. Come check out our readers' best images!

To get winning photos, you need planning — and a bit of luck. See Jim Decker's five tips for taking award-winning underwater photos.

Do you love polka dots? What about on underwater animals? From octopuses to shrimps to eagle rays and more, we've got a photo gallery of all your favorite spotted critters!

Want to perfect your underwater photos? Read tips from the experts at Backscatter Underwater Video and Photo to learn how to take expert images of Mexico's Cenotes, and refine them in post-production.

What is it like to scuba dive with one of the largest animals on earth? Vanessa Mignon tells of her experience in Tonga with humpback whales.

Professional underwater photographer Franco Banfi explains how he got this incredible shot while ice diving in Northern Russia's White Sea.

Looking for a fun new twist on underwater photography? A talented photographer and avid diver, Conor Culver brings you surreal photographic creations that blend land and sea.

Are you in the mood for mantas? Looking to relax with some rays? We've got 25 of the best underwater photos from the 2014 Through Your Lens Photo Contest to tide you over until our next issue.