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5 Most Epic Beaches, Oceans, and Islands to Photograph Now

In honor of Earth Day (April 22), we’re shining the spotlight on the Four Elements: Wind, Water, Earth, and Fire! This month on ISO, you’ll find stories about the best 500px photographs that capture these four elements in a groundbreaking way—and the crop of talented photographers behind the shot. You can follow all our Four Elements posts on social media with the hashtag #PlanetPX. Let’s move on with our next Element—WATER!

When it comes to spectacular seaside escapes and island living, I look to the swoon-worthy photos of 500px community member Sarah Lee for a surge of inspiration—and instant wanderlust. Hailing from Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, Sarah is obsessed with camera viewfinders, swim fins, and the sea. Her passion for underwater and surf photography was shaped by a childhood spent constantly playing in and around the ocean.

Her goal as a photographer? To capture and enhance the beauty that surrounds her. I’ve been a long-time fan of her work now, so I caught up with her and asked her to share some of her favorite destinations in the world for underwater and ocean photography with me. Thanks to her recommendations, I have summer AND travel on the brain again.

1. Dreamiest Beach to Photograph: Number One Beach, Dominica
2. Dreamiest Ocean to Photograph: Ba’a Atoll, Maldives
3. Best for Underwater Photography: Tavarua Island Resort, Fiji
4. Best Sunrise to Photograph: Manly Beach, Australia
5. Best Sunset to Photograph: Byron Bay, Australia

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