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 June have been announced. Thank you all for entering and Congratulations to the winners and runners up!
Check out June’s well deserved winners:
1st Place:
OMG…who did this
Acanthemblemaria Spinosa
Spineyhead blenny
Editor’s Comment:
Very special shot! Love the expression on the face and the focus on the eggs
In Category: Macro – not swimming | Taken in: Netherlands Antilles
Use a Nikon D80 w/sea+sea housing, twin YS110 strobes. Have been diving since 1985. I was a critter guy before (I found everything rooting around in the shallows with a magnifying glass). I had a 1000 dives before I started lugging the camera around, found a clingfish on a night dive in Bio-Luminesence Bay P.R. and decided right there I needed a camera. Shooting for about 5 years now. Dive mostly in the carib. Spend most of my time in Bonaire, south end of Bonaire is my favorite, but it is all good!
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2nd Place:
Atlantic bobtail (Sepiola atlantica), Zeeland, The Netherlands.
Editor’s Comment:
Wonderful lighting and colors. Great capture!
In Category: Macro – swimming | Taken in: Netherlands
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 š
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3rd Place:
Lissoporcellana nakasone
Porcelain Crab with Egg
Canon 5DMkiv in Aquatica Digital A5DMkiv
2* Sea&SEa 250pro (manual)
100mmL with 37mm ext.tubes + SMC (no crop)
1/200 f16 iso200
Editor’s Comment:
Perfect composition, great lighting and very lucky to find a crab with eggs
In Category: Macro – Super macro | Taken in: Philippines
Canon 5d iii in Aquatica, 2x 250pro
Canon 5DMkiv in Aquatica DigitalLiving in Aniloa, Philippines.
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Runner Up:
A sea star shrimp on a baby blue sea star
Editor’s Comment:
the focus on this little critter is just in the right place
In Category: Macro – Super macro | Taken in: Indonesia
Canon EOS 5D Mark III with Nauticam Housing
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Runner Up:
“Bark”
Young seals, rather like puppies, test the limits of their territory by rushing for each other (and visiting divers) with mock charges and bubble laden barks
Editor’s Comment:
stunning action shot
In Category: Wide Angle – Marine Life | Taken in: South Africa
I am a passionate self-taught photographer and owner of Allen Walker Photography (Pty) Ltd. I am supported, inspired and motivated by my stunning wife Ronelle, who has taught me patience – something every photographer needs.
I got involved in Photography in 2007, specializing in UW photography, since then the company has broadened itās scope to Wildlife, Sport and Landscapes. I am passionate about our South African wildlife heritage, both on the land and in the sea!
However with my passion comes a robust, hard but honest approach to photography and opinions. I believe that photography should be creative, fresh and inspiring.It is also extremely important to āgive backā, so I endeavor to assist organizations dedicated to the conservation of the environment and where I can, I want my images to tell the story. I do not have a lot of financial wealth, but where I can contribute with my photographic ability to work for the greater cause, I will and do.
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Runner Up:
Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight! (Sixpence None The Richer)
Reload
Lembeh Strait – Northsulawesi (Police Pier)
Editor’s Comment:
what a wonderful couple
In Category: Macro – swimming | Taken in: Indonesia
My Name is Lars Oliver Michaelis. I am a university teacher for public law –
thus only once in a while under water.
My favorite destinations are most of all in Indonesia.
For that reason I like macros most.
larsomi@aol.com
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