A monthly hotshot is an entry that was shortlisted by 2 or more judges. The monthly winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd and Runner Ups) are chosen from this short list by our editor (no medals, just your name in the lights for a month!). They are chosen according to the number of judges votes with some reference to the peoples votes and the editor’s choice. It is no coincidence that many of the Hotshots end up in the annual awards!
To get a chance to feature your photo in next month’s winners, enter your best underwater photo here.
The monthly winners for March have been announced. Thank you all for entering and Congratulations to the winners and runners up!
Check out March’s well deserved winners:
1st Place:
A waterlily photographed in a pond in Belgium. The camera was held just below the surface. Nikon D 7100 in Hugyfot housing, Tokina 10-17mm é10mm, f16, 1/320, ISO200.
Editor’s Comment:
Very unique shot. Loving the angle and the composition.
In Category: Freshwater | Taken in: Belgium
I started diving in 1992 and photography became a part of my life around 1997. I made my first underwaterphotos in Sharm El Sheikh with a rented Nikonos. In 2000 I began competing in underwater photography contests. After 25 years in the water I’m still addicted to the underwaterworld. I photograph with a Nikon D7100 in a Hugyfot housing. I hope you enjoy my photos as much as I do 😉
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2nd Place:
N E O N
Thorny Seahorse
(Hippocampus histrix)
Editor’s Comment:
The disco seahorse – great technique and lighting.
In Category: Macro – not swimming | Taken in: Indonesia
I’m Lilian from Singapore and love macro & super macro photography especially shooting critters with details we tend to miss while diving. Currently using a compact camera setup with dual strobes.
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3rd Place:
Egg Cowrie in the coral with open polyps, Canon 6d, 1/100, F10, Iso100
Editor’s Comment:
Wonderful and also unique shot of a cowrie in a starry night.
In Category: Macro – not swimming | Taken in: Indonesia
Hi underwater lovers! We are all lucky and you know why!
techs: Canon G12 + waterproofcase
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Runner Up:
‘A Light Embrace’ – A lemon shark glides through the late-afternoon sunlight off the coast of Grand Bahama
Editor’s Comment:
Just a perfect shark shot
In Category: Sharks | Taken in: Bahamas
I left the corporate world a couple years ago to concentrate full time on underwater photography and conservation. That was one of the best decision I ever made. My favorite subject is sharks, but I really enjoy photographing most anything underwater from tiny shrimp to massive shipwrecks. I hope to capture images that inspire people to care about the ocean and the creatures that live in it. I shoot with an Olympus OM-D E-M1, Nauticam housing, and Sea&Sea YS-D2 strobes.
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Runner Up:
Diver at Mangrove
Editor’s Comment:
Great perspective, composition and lighting
In Category: Wide Angle – Divers | Taken in: Indonesia
Cary, from China, Co-founder of WWW.UWPIXEL.CN
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Runner Up:
Nudibranch (Felimare picta) in the Mediterranean sea.Shot taken with 10,5mm fisheye and 1,4x TC.
Editor’s Comment:
The perfect moment, the nudibranch is just in the right spot with the sun in the background
In Category: Wide Angle – Marine Life | Taken in: Spain
Roland Bach
During my professional activity as an Barakuda / CMAS instructor trainer I have come in contact to underwater photography and become my favorite hobby.
I am born in Germany and live of the Balearic Island Menorca ( Spain ). Together with my girlfiend I work in our small but very nice Dive Centre. In the high season it’s no way to dive with camera. Rest of year you will find us mostly under the surface taking photos.
I am happy to share my experiences with like-minded here on the UWP page. Actual, I take pictures with a Nikon D300 in Sealux housing and Nikon strobe SB 900.
More photos: http://www.rolandbach.com
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In the past 20 years, I dived in many places: Red Sea, Mediterranean, Thailand, The Maldives, Florida, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and others.. I was lucky enough to dive with all the latest equipment, that includes high end compacts, Mirrorless, DSLR's, almost every strobe in the market and many different lenses and accessories.
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