natgeotravel | INSTAGRAM | JAN 27

Photo by @max.lowe // Deans Blue Hole, the deepest in the world, is a point of cosmic energy for more than a few reasons, but diving into it is the true path to the heart of its essence. Pictured here, friend Miles Smith goes head first off the limestone rim into the heart of the blue hole after a day of free diving on Long Island, Bahamas. Follow @max.lowe for more #travelphotos from around the globe.