Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time.

Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time.

First Color Underwater Photo, 1926 (31/51)

List item

Submitted to "50+ Famous First Photographs From The History: From the Oldest Photo Ever to The First Photo Uploaded On Internet"

Approved

1.6k Views

In 1926 National Geographic photographer Charles Martin and botanist William Longley took the first underwater photograph in color. Taken off the Florida Keys, it shows a hogfish. The duo took this pioneering shot by encasing cameras in waterproof housing and using a magnesium-powered flash.

Written by Aurora Hale

I am a blogger, entrepreneur and small business coach. I'm an introvert and cat lover. My favourite hobbies are breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

First Color Underwater Photo, 1926 (31/51)

Written by Aurora Hale

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

What Fort Worth, Texas looked like in the 1950s

A Look Back at Vintage Modern Photography Magazine Covers from the 1950s and 1960s

Greek Life in the 1920s: Seen Through Historical Portraits Capturing Individuals, Clothing, and Expressions

New York City Crime Scenes Then and Now: Seeing the Past on Today’s Ordinary Streets

Stunning Vintage Photos of San Onofre Beach’s Scenes During the 1950s

The Trains That Moved a Nation: American Locomotives and Their Vital Role in the 1940s in Vivid Colors

Cocoanut Grove Fire: The Deadliest Nightclub Disaster Which Killed 492 People and Injured Hundreds in 1942

The Deadliest Crash of Japan Air Lines Flight 123 that Killed 520 People

What Seattle looked like in the 1890s Through Spectacular Historic Photos

1960s Glasgow: Stunning Photos Documenting Streets Scenes And Everyday Life

1960s Edinburgh: 50+ Color Photos Capturing Streets Scenes And Everyday Life Of Edinburgh

What Bangkok, Thailand looked like in the 1950s Through These Fascinating Vintage Photos

What Kitchens looked like in the 1950s Through These Cool Vintage Photos

The Trains That Moved a Nation: American Locomotives and Their Vital Role in the 1940s in Vivid Colors

New York City Crime Scenes Then and Now: Seeing the Past on Today’s Ordinary Streets

What Boston looked like in the 1960s Through These Stunning Photos

Stunning Vintage Photos of San Onofre Beach’s Scenes During the 1950s

What Fort Worth, Texas looked like in the 1950s

A Look Back at Vintage Modern Photography Magazine Covers from the 1950s and 1960s

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Log In

With social network:

Or with username:

Sign In

Forgot password?

Your password reset link appears to be invalid or expired.

Log in

Privacy Policy

Add to Collection

No Collections

Hey Friend 🥺 Before You Go…