"Love at first try!" Since a trial dive in the Red Sea in 2009, Antonio Implatini has been hooked on diving. In 2013 he obtained his Instructor rank with PADI and CMAS and he's also a GUE techdiver. And, since 2011, his passion for underwater photography has grown along side his dive career.
I’m a passionate underwater photographer and explorer. I typically dive wrecks and caves around the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, a lovely place that gives me the opportunity to practice my beloved passion.

Glooming in the darkness: Another shot taken into the fascinating tunnel at the Inland sea in Gozo. © Antonio Implatini

Rays & shades: Touristic boat riding through the tunnel into the rocky cliff that links a sea lake to the open sea. Inland sea, Gozo island. © Antonio Implatini

What’s up Bro’?: A wonderful Zeus Faber popped out of the posidonia grass to strike a pose. Malta, Mediterranean Sea. © Antonio Implatini

Setting the anchor: Dive buddy Leonidas striking a pose around this great lost anchor. Cirkewwa, Malta. © Antonio Implatini

Engine wonders: The huge rockers of an oil tanker diesel engine. Engine room of Um el Faroud wreck, Malta. © Antonio Implatini

Wow Bow: The MV Rozi wreck is a 35m long tug boat scuttled in 1992 as an artificial reef. Cirkewwa, Malta. © Antonio Implatini

Dancing moustache: Shooting at this little critter was not an easy job due to some current. Malta, Mediterranean Sea. © Antonio Implatini
Angry face: Red scorpions always look so serious, but in reality they are the best underwater models. Malta, Mediterranean Sea. © Antonio Implatini


Control valve: detailing the engine room side of the Um el Faroud wreck. Zurrieq, Malta. © Antonio Implatini

Warming sun rays: The last few meters of ascending after a long decompression dive. Zurrieq, Malta. © Antonio Implatini

Antonio Implatini, originally from Sicily, now lives in Malta and primarily dives the Maltese Archipelago. He is a CMAS and PADI certified dive instructor and a GUE techdiver. Antonio shoots with the Canon R100 + RF-S 18-45mm lens with the Ikelite 200DLM/D Underwater Housing. You can follow more of Antonio's work and dive adventures on Instagram @antwan_uw.
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