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 May have been announced. Thank you all for entering and Congratulations to the winners and runners up!
Check out May’s well deserved winners:
1st Place:
Face to faces
Editor’s Comment:
Very cool, well taken.
In Category: Freshwater | Taken in: Brazil
I have started taking photos in 2005 in Malaysia with a small compact camera in one hand and a big torch in the other one … good memories.
After having used a Canon G9 (2008-2010) with satisfaction, I use a Nikon D7000 with different lenses and two Subtronic pro160 strobes from April 2011.
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2nd Place:
Balistes from the sun
Editor’s Comment:
Wow , almost looks manipulated, excellent shot.
In Category: Wide Angle – Marine Life | Taken in: Spain
I use a Sony Nex5 with INON flashes.
I’ve been taking pictures for two years.
I don’t have a favorite photo dive site, every place has it’s speciall pics!
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3rd Place:
Last Breath….
Editor’s Comment:
Beautiful pose, sharp and accurate lighting, I love it.
In Category: Fashion | Taken in: United States
Hi, my name is Lucie, I have been diving since 1994 and UW photo is my passion for last 4 years, I am using Nikon D700 in Sealux case, I do not have favorite dive site, I just love to be under water everywhere and anytime!
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Runner Up:
“Hey There”
Editor’s Comment:
Very well taken.
In Category: Sharks | Taken in: South Africa
Equipment:
Canon 5D Mark 11 with Hugyfot Housing & Inon Strobes
Canon 7D with Hugyfot Housing & Inon Strobes
Favorite South African Dive Sites: Aliwal Shoal – Umkomaas, Shark Park – Rocky Bay, Mellow Yellow – Sodwana Bay,
Favorite Dive Events: Port St. Johns – Sardine Run; Tiger Season – Rocky Bay; Vast masses of Juvenile fish – Pomene/Morrengulo.
Favorite Operators: www.bluewilderness.co.za; www.amoraydiving.com; Offshore Africa Port St.Johns
Runner Up:
Peacock Flounder
Editor’s Comment:
Great angle from which this shot was taken, lighting could be improved.
In Category: Macro – Close-Up | Taken in: Netherlands Antilles
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Runner Up:
Friend Felix the Grouper and my buddy. Canary Islands, where oil drilling from Repsol has been approved by the Spanish government yesterday..and where fish like Felix and many other marine species might be at risk from now on…
Editor’s Comment:
Lovely CFWA with diver in background, nice work.
In Category: Wide Angle – Close Focus | Taken in: Spain
I use the Olympus PEN EPL5 with two S&S strobes. Panasonic 8mm, with the Zen port lens for WA and Olympus 60 mm for macro.
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