16. Nicolas Samaras: A new photographer on the scene, Nicolas Samaras is a marine photographer that takes photos of the water and sea life of Greece and the Pacific Ocean. Nicolas first started photography with a group of marine scientists in 2006. With his colorful and vibrant pictures he has won 5 photography awards for such beauty. In 2008. Samaras started his first solo exhibit entitled "Soulfly." Very little is known about Samaras after the release of said solo project.