The Winners Of The 2016 Underwater Photographer Of The Year Contest

“Gold.” Underwater Photographer of the Year. Overall Title Winner. Also winner of International Macro. Taken near Sistiana, Italy. Image Source: The Atlantic
Britain’s prestigious international Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest has announced their winner for this year. Photographer Davide Lopresti beat candidates from 54 different countries with his stunning portrait of a spiny seahorse, which was captured in Trieste, Italy. A few other photos received prizes in a range of categories, including Macro, Up & Coming, and Wide Angle. If you want to view more breathtaking winning photos, visit The Atlantic.

“Part of the Illusion.” Winner, British Wide Angle. Taken at the National Dive & Activity Centre, Chepstow, UK. Image Source: The Atlantic

“Icebreaker.” Commended, Wide Angle. Taken near Tasiilaq, East Greenland. Image Source: The Atlantic
The Shockingly Quotable Last Words Of 23 Notorious Executed Criminals

Thomas Grasso. Image Source: All That Is Interesting
Some break down and beg for their lives. Some remain stubbornly hardened and brutal to the end. Some make no sense at all. Whichever way they go, there’s always someone on hand to record the last words of executed criminals. See the bizarre mix of terrifying, witty and poignant in this fascinating gallery.

Carl Panzram. Image Source: All That Is Interesting

Gary Gilmore. Image Source: All That Is Interesting