The Underwater Photography Guide has just announced the winners of their “Safe Under The Sea” underwater photography contest.
“Photographers from 79 countries entered images into the competition. The quality of the photographs have been spectacular, and they give each one of us some additional perspective at a time when perspective is key. The Best of Show winning image, “Releasing Hope” by Edwar Herreno conveys hope for our future oceans. Bluewater Photo and Travel owner and Underwater Photography Guide publisher, Scott Gietler commented, “The images from this special competition, especially the winning conservation image, represent hope. Hope for our oceans, hope for our travel & dive industries ravaged by Coronavirus, and hope that our nations can come together.”
“Shelter” – 3rd Place – Edwar Herreno – Shot in Cocos Island, Costa Rica
“Flooded Magic Castle” – 2nd Place – Petr Polách – Shot in Yucatan, Mexico
“Arms Wide Open” – 1st Place – Paul Cox – Shot in Hawaii, USA
“Rumble in the Jungle” – 1st Place – Lars Michaelis – Shot in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines
“Releasing Hope” – Best of Show – Edwar Herreno – Shot in Galapagos Island, Equador
Winners were asked to rank their prize choices and were awarded one prize based on totaling points from all their winning photos. Given the current economic climate, the prizes awarded show just how much their sponsors care about underwater photography. Please choose to support them by giving them your business during these trying times.
The competition was made possible by Bluewater Photo and Bluewater Travel – the top underwater photo and video retailer and full-service dive travel agency in the industry, with special thanks to Ikelite, Paralenz, AquaMarine Diving Bali and the Watergarden Hotel, Sealife, and Atlantis Dive Resorts.
To see the full list of winning photos, please click here.
The full, Ocean Art 2020 competition will be accepting entries in September, 2020! For more information on this contest, please click here.