{"id":259,"date":"2014-08-10T11:31:32","date_gmt":"2014-08-10T11:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.underwaterphotography.com\/blog\/?p=259"},"modified":"2014-08-10T11:33:30","modified_gmt":"2014-08-10T11:33:30","slug":"july-2014-uw-photo-contest-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.underwaterphotography.com\/blog\/july-2014-uw-photo-contest-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2014 – UW Photo Contest Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"

A monthly hotshot<\/strong> is an entry that was shortlisted by 2 or more judges. The monthly winners<\/strong> (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<\/a><\/strong> end up in the annual awards!
\nTo get a chance to feature your photo in next month’s winners, enter your best underwater photo here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

The monthly winners for July have been announced. Thank you all for entering and Congratulations<\/strong> to the winners and runners up!<\/p>\n

Check out July’s well deserved winners:<\/strong><\/h1>\n

1st Place:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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turban snail newport morning<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Wow, every beginning photographer should take a close look at this composition. All the rules, perfectly met in one shot.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Over\/Under (shots half topside, half U\/W) | Taken in:<\/strong> United States<\/p>\n

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Dale Kobetich <\/strong>
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2nd Place:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The mermaid and the stingray<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

A very special shot, splendid choice to make it B&W.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Fashion | Taken in:<\/strong> French Polynesia<\/p>\n

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Christian Coulombe <\/strong>
\nNikon D610 & Ikelite – Shoot in Tahiti
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3rd Place:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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presenting you the second picture of the newest campaign made with Papert Pictures for Marmorin.<\/p>\n

Head of Production: Agata Kruczek
\nPhotographer: Rafa\u0142 Makie\u0142a
\nModel: Krysia Ksi\u0119\u017cyk
\nProduction manager: Agata \u015aliwi\u0144ska
\nMake-up artist: Jola B…<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Magical, well done.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Fashion | Taken in:<\/strong> Poland<\/p>\n

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Rafal Makiela <\/strong>
\nHello. I am a fashion photographer, photography have been dealing with for 8 years. Underwater photography of the year. I’m working on 5DmII Canon, Ikelite housing and Ewa-Marine. Photographing in pools:) But I dream of a session in the Maldives
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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Open Wide!
\nFeeding Whale Shark with eggs and Remoras seen within.
\nOly OMD EM5, 8mm Fisheye, natural light.<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Sharks | Taken in:<\/strong> Mexico<\/p>\n

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Nina Baxa <\/strong>
\nWater.
\nI\u2019ve been fascinated with it from before I can remember. Apparently my father \u2013 in trying to impress my parents\u2019 female friends with his knowledge of babies \u2013 gently submerged me as a new-born into our pool. I couldn\u2019t get enough of it.
\nI became PADI certified in 2008, and bought a cheap point-and-shoot camera with my husband to show our friends and family the wonders of the Caribbean Sea. With time, I got better gear along the way \u2013 currently I\u2019m in love with 4\/3 mirrorless cameras.
\nI feel I\u2019ve only just begun really getting into underwater imaging. I\u2019m most certainly still learning, and will always do so. I remind myself most of all to witness the beauty around me, all the time.
\nWith photographs, it all comes back to that one thing in the end: Water. It inspires me. If I can show the beauty of water, and the crucial importance of water, and all nature\u2019s gifts in it, in any conceivable way, I\u2019ll have a happy soul.
\nThe journey continues.
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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Ribbed Medusa
\nPuget Sound, WA, U.S.A.<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Great shot, a classic book cover<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Wide Angle – Close Focus | Taken in:<\/strong> United States<\/p>\n

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Tom Radio <\/strong>
\nI’ve been shooting underwater since 2005, mostly various locations in Indonesia. Favorite place so far is Alor, Indonesia. I am currently living in Seattle, mostly shooting in the Puget Sound these days.<\/div>\n

Camera system:
\nNikon D7100 w\/ Nauticam Housing
\nSea & Sea YS-D1 (2)
\nNikon 105mm macro lens
\nNikon 60mm macro lens
\nTokina 10-17mm fisheye lens
\nNikon 10.5mm fisheye lens
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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Pygmyface<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Beautiful pose and composition. Great shot.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Macro – Super macro | Taken in:<\/strong> Indonesia<\/p>\n

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Doris Vierk\u00f6tter <\/strong>
\n60D Canon alambatu Bali Indonesia
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