Scuba Dive Park by Diver Mark Henauer
Scuba Dive Park by Diver Mark Henauer

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Underwater walk in the park
Underwater walk in the park

At first glance, it seems that in the photographs the scuba diver is exploring the depths of the underwater world. But if you take a closer look, you can see a tree, a bridge, and even a park bench. And this is not photoshop. In fact, these incredible images show a diver submerged in the Austrian Green Lake, which occurs once a year after a flood.

Scuba Dive Park by Diver Mark Henauer
Scuba Dive Park by Diver Mark Henauer
Green lake that spills once a year
Green lake that spills once a year

Located among the snowy Karst mountains, the Green Lake in Tragoess (Austria) is normally only one meter deep. Throughout most of the year, visitors to the park can take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque lagoon, enjoying the beautiful scenery on one of the benches located near the water's edge. But once a year the snow melts, and the lake overflows its shores, flooding everything around.

diving in Green Lake
diving in Green Lake
Underwater walk diver Mark Henauer
Underwater walk diver Mark Henauer

For as many as twelve meters, the water covers trees, footpaths, benches and bridges. The lake is expanding its area from 2000 to over 4000 square meters. Diving in Green Lake is only possible in the spring during the month. During the remaining time, the depth of the lake does not allow diving. But during a flood, the visibility in the lake is incredible, like in tropical seas.

Diver at the bottom of Green Lake
Diver at the bottom of Green Lake
Mark Henauer: Underwater Walking Tour in the Park
Mark Henauer: Underwater Walking Tour in the Park

Diver Mark Henauer from Switzerland, hearing about this natural phenomenon, came to Austria to explore the lake. The 39-year-old scuba diver shared his impressions after the dive: “When I was under water, I felt that I was in a magical world, it was so beautiful. Swimming over green grass, flowers, paths, rocks and trees was like a fairy tale. We were lucky, that at the time of the dive the sun came out and pierced the surface of the water. My wife and I stayed on the lake for seven days, doing three dives every day for 60 minutes. All photos were taken in natural light without flash. I am delighted with the result, because we had a lot of problems with rain, thunderstorm and wind."

Diving at the bottom of Green Lake
Diving at the bottom of Green Lake
diver Mark Henauer: walk in the park
diver Mark Henauer: walk in the park

By the way, not only park benches and paths can be under water, but also beautiful girls. The underwater world of the photographer Tomohide Ikeya with two-legged mermaids in the lead role is evidence of this.

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