Spectacular Shots Above and Below the Sea

Get ready to pack your bags! Let's take a trip and seek out some clear waters where we can capture shots like this.

Called over-unders, split-shots, or just splits, this photographic technique helps you see both what's inside the water and outside of it at the same time. The lens (usually fisheye) is positioned half above the water and half below the water. If you're inspired to try this out yourself, you can find out what gear you'll need along with some useful tips at the Underwater Photography Guide and Dive Photo Guide.

Here, then, are 20+ photos that we hope you'll think about the next time you're planning a vacation. How amazing would it be to bring home pictures like this?

Stephen Frink

Michael Anderson

Joao Vianna

Cesare Naldi

James R.D. Scott

Lorenzo Menendez

Eric Cheng

Paul Cowell

Viktor Lyagushkin

Kelly Bracken

Octavio Aburto

Eric Cheng

Alexander Mustard

Peter Verhoog

Jurgen Freund

Jonathan Green

First photo credit: David Doubilet

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Comment by M! on April 15, 2013 at 5:06pm: I really want to know the story behind the fourteenth photo. The woman appears to be nude and, judging by those around her, it looks quite cold out there! Was this just for the shoot? Did she get in that water? BRRRR!

Comment by Vince S. Manayaga III on July 20, 2011 at 10:52pm: Wow! Amazing photos....cool! Thanks

Comment by sAm on July 20, 2011 at 1:25pm: WOW!!! These totally made my day. :)

Comment by Alyssa Anda on July 20, 2011 at 11:39am: These photos are impressive! I love it!

Comment by Arlene on July 20, 2011 at 11:00am: These pictures are actually depressing to look at while i'm here at work probably getting carpal tunnel syndrome and completely ruining my posture as i hunch over my computer...i wanna be in those pics...whaaaaaaaaaa!

Comment by Amy Wong on July 20, 2011 at 12:27am: This is amazing! There should be more like these!

Comment by Annie on July 19, 2011 at 7:09pm: So cool! So a waterproof disposable won't cut it...huh? =P