Search the Contest

Entries by Category
Entries by Sea
Entries by Country
or enter search text

forum forum Stats Portfolios Annual Medal Winners slide show Annual Medal Winners spam voting policy photo contest RSS feed rules

Weekly Hotshot

Monthly Winners

Monthly winners will be shown by the 10th of the following month

Upload
Upload a Photo
My Contest Entries

Our UW photo contest is the longest running and most prestigious online. If you want to make a name for yourself this is THE place to do it. See some famous publications about winning photos.

How the Contest Works?

Underwater Photo Contest | Macro - Close-Up

15629 Entries Found: Page 528  of  579
Shots taken of a subject between 3 inches and 1 foot (7.5 to 30cm) in size (e.g. large fish or diver head) that dominates the frame - any background is incidental and occupies LESS THAN 50% of frame

This member has a pro account

shot with nikon and 135mm macro, full frame, no crop by Simon Gardener
shot with nikon and 135mm macro, full frame, no crop
8 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Sunday, August 30, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Indian Ocean United Arab Emirates
view portfolio more shots by Simon Gardener view portfolio
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Pink anemonefish in anemone, taken with 17-40mm lens at 4... by Michael Gallagher
Pink anemonefish in anemone, taken with 17-40mm lens at 40mm, single flash
10 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Sunday, August 30, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Coral Sea Australia
view portfolio more shots by Michael Gallagher
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
Abstract shot of a Thorny Oyster taken in Philippines by Debi Henshaw
Abstract shot of a Thorny Oyster taken in Philippines
8 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Sunday, August 30, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Sulu and Sulawesi Seas Philippines
view portfolio more shots by Debi Henshaw
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Blennie (Ophioblennius Atlanticus Atlanticus) - Sesimbra,... by José Carvalho
Blennie (Ophioblennius Atlanticus Atlanticus) - Sesimbra, Portugal. Nikkor 105mm (small DOF).
5 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Saturday, August 29, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Atlantic (European coastal) Portugal
view portfolio more shots by José Carvalho
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

luthers shrimp goby shot with nikon D70s and 135 macro le... by Simon Gardener
luthers shrimp goby shot with nikon D70s and 135 macro lens full frame no crop
5 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Saturday, August 29, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Indian Ocean United Arab Emirates
view portfolio more shots by Simon Gardener view portfolio
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

spotfin porcupine ( diodon hystrix) close up, nikon D70s... by Simon Gardener
spotfin porcupine ( diodon hystrix) close up, nikon D70s with 135mm macro
11 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Saturday, August 29, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Indian Ocean United Arab Emirates
view portfolio more shots by Simon Gardener view portfolio
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
2 for one by Andrew Macleod
2 for one
26 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Saturday, August 29, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: South China Sea Philippines
view portfolio more shots by Andrew Macleod
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Ringeye Hawkfish, Menjangan Island by Doug Anderson
Ringeye Hawkfish, Menjangan Island
19 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Saturday, August 29, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Doug Anderson
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

blenny by Enje Im
by: Enje Im
blenny
11 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Friday, August 28, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Enje Im
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

HEY U HUMAN!!! Close up octopus during a night dive by Cipriano (ripli) Gonzalez
HEY U HUMAN!!! Close up octopus during a night dive
9 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Friday, August 28, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
view portfolio more shots by Cipriano (ripli) Gonzalez
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Scorpaena scrofa. Saint-Florent Bay, Corsica. Canon G10 &... by Bea & Stef Primatesta
Scorpaena scrofa. Saint-Florent Bay, Corsica. Canon G10 & Inon D2000
13 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Friday, August 28, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Mediterranean Sea France
view portfolio more shots by Bea & Stef Primatesta
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
Tubbataha reef philippines. Canon G10 with inon s2000 strobe by Andrew Macleod
Tubbataha reef philippines. Canon G10 with inon s2000 strobe
9 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Thursday, August 27, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: South China Sea Philippines
view portfolio more shots by Andrew Macleod
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

cluster of christmas trees by Jim Garber
cluster of christmas trees
11 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Thursday, August 27, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Netherlands Antilles
view portfolio more shots by Jim Garber
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Spotted eel by Andres L-M_larraz
Spotted eel
21 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Thursday, August 27, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Atlantic (North American coastal) United States
view portfolio more shots by Andres L-M_larraz
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
Fishing Froggy by Debi Henshaw
Fishing Froggy
19 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Thursday, August 27, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Sulu and Sulawesi Seas Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Debi Henshaw
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Portrait of a Gold-spec Jawfish. Taken with D200 and 105m... by David Henshaw
Portrait of a Gold-spec Jawfish. Taken with D200 and 105mm lens.
22 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Thursday, August 27, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Sulu and Sulawesi Seas Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by David Henshaw
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
found in Lembeh; d200 by Thomas Lueken
found in Lembeh; d200
10 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Celebes Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Thomas Lueken
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

"Eyes" buffalo sculpin, Enophrys bison. Quadra Island, BC... by Bea & Stef Primatesta
"Eyes" buffalo sculpin, Enophrys bison. Quadra Island, BC. Canon G10 & Inon D2000.
11 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Pacific Canada
view portfolio more shots by Bea & Stef Primatesta
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
Taken Pango Cove Vila Vanuatu. The Christmas Tree Worm (S... by Maree Toogood
Taken Pango Cove Vila Vanuatu. The Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus gigantteus) comes in an assortment of colors - yellows, reds, blues, oranges and most colors in between.
12 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Pacific Vanuatu
view portfolio more shots by Maree Toogood view portfolio
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
Subject : Pregnant Pygmy Location : Lembeh - Sulawesi, I... by Joice Laksana
Subject : Pregnant Pygmy
Location : Lembeh - Sulawesi, Indonesia
Story behind the pic : It's my 1st time to see this cute creature. when we found it, i'm so happy ! i found 1 pygmy and it's pregnant ! this is one of my fave creature under water.
27 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Sulu and Sulawesi Seas Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Joice Laksana
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Bigeye by Dray Van Beeck
Bigeye
15 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
view portfolio more shots by Dray Van Beeck
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
Nudi, indian ocean, Khor Fhakkan. by Eschelle Knoesen
Nudi, indian ocean, Khor Fhakkan.
13 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Indian Ocean United Arab Emirates
view portfolio more shots by Eschelle Knoesen view portfolio
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Grouper getting detailed. Little Cayman 105mm Nikon D300 by Larissa Roorda
Grouper getting detailed. Little Cayman
105mm Nikon D300
9 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Caribbean Sea Cayman islands
view portfolio more shots by Larissa Roorda
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
Olympus m1030 SW by Iason Lambos
Olympus m1030 SW
15 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
view portfolio more shots by Iason Lambos
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
"Two Fingered Salute" by Debi Henshaw
"Two Fingered Salute"
shortlistedShortlisted!

editor's comments

Editor's Comment
could afford a squarer crop but a nice study nonetheless
36 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Sulu and Sulawesi Seas Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Debi Henshaw
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 

This member has a pro account

Scorpionfish portrait, taken at night in the Red Sea by Michael Gallagher
Scorpionfish portrait, taken at night in the Red Sea
11 Votes
VOTE!

date posted posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Red Sea Egypt
view portfolio more shots by Michael Gallagher
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
Portrait of whitespotted moray eel (Gymnotorax meleagris)... by Alberto Romeo
Portrait of whitespotted moray eel (Gymnotorax meleagris). . Nikon 8o1s+60 macro - Ikelite Housing&strobe
8 Votes
VOTE!

go to the dive site record where this shot was takenDive Site for this image
date posted posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2009
date posted category: Macro - Close-Up
date posted location: Bali Sea Indonesia
view portfolio more shots by Alberto Romeo
report inappropriate content to the webmaster report abuse 
15629 Entries Found: Page 528  of  579