Award-winning VFX Artist, Director, and Photographer Jeff Dotson is one of the most talented members of our not-so-little community here on 500px, and a favorite account of mine to keep track of.

His surfing photos make me want to learn to surf so bad I start hearing waves in the middle of Manhattan, and lately he’s been taking some amazing underwater portraits that capture the sheer joy of the ocean like few photos we’ve seen.

Here’s a look at some of Jeff’s latest work, all uploaded within the last 19 days and all exceptional… without exception:

To see more of Jeff’s work, give him a follow on 500px, visit his website, or show him some love on Twitter and Facebook. And if you want more action/sports amazingness, check out our list of 10 Must-Follow Action/Sports Photographers on 500px—yes, Jeff was on that list.