{"id":458,"date":"2015-06-05T12:07:34","date_gmt":"2015-06-05T12:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.underwaterphotography.com\/blog\/?p=458"},"modified":"2015-06-05T12:10:40","modified_gmt":"2015-06-05T12:10:40","slug":"may-2014-uw-photo-contest-winners-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.underwaterphotography.com\/blog\/may-2014-uw-photo-contest-winners-2\/","title":{"rendered":"May 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 May have been announced. Thank you all for entering and Congratulations<\/strong> to the winners and runners up!<\/p>\n

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

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

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‘Lemon Shark evening split’
\n\u2014
\nSubal underwater housing, Canon 1Dx, Canon EF 8-15mm@15mm, f11, 1\/160, ISO400, ambient light and Inon Z240 strobe<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

One of the best captures we have seen here in months! Perfect framing of the subject, perfect lighting and awesome composition. Incredible shot!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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Terry Steeley <\/strong>
\nAn active and passionate diver since 1997, it was not until the Spring of 2012 that I first took a DSLR camera into the water. Immediately hooked, I am no longer a diver. I am now an observer, and the oceans, rivers and lakes are my studio.
\nFull Profile<\/a><\/div>\n

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

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‘Arrow Eyes’<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Excellent shot of a fairly popular subject. Great use of rule of thirds, perfect spot-on focus and excellent framing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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Jim Catlin <\/strong>
\nI first became interested in marine photography over 10 years ago when working as a volunteer on a marine expedition to Fiji.<\/div>\n

After completing an MSc in marine science in 2008 studying the endangered Bumphead Parrotfish, I worked in the Caribbean and Egypt for various marine conservation NGo\u2019s. My underwater photographs from Tobago were used by Coral Cay Conservation to help promote marine awareness throughout the Caribbean and images from the TCI appeared in Caribbean Reef Magazine. My photos have also appeared in the Thailand Pocket Dive Guide 2013 and the journal Methods in Ecology and Evolution, cover shot April 2013. I currently work as an underwater photography instructor at Cathy Church’s Photo Centre in the Cayman Islands.<\/p>\n

Underwater photography experience<\/p>\n

Fiji, Soloman Islands, Tobago, TCI, Egypt, Madagascar, Thailand, Cayman Islands<\/p>\n


\nFull Profile<\/a><\/p>\n

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3rd Place:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Juvenile scorpionfish<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Awesome subject, great super macro! A face only a mother can love…<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Macro – Close-Up | Taken in:<\/strong> United States<\/p>\n

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Beate Seiler <\/strong>
\nI was certified in 1995 on Maui\/Hawaii and I started with UW\/Photography at WAKATOBI in 2004.
\nI do also cold water \/Drysuit Diving.
\nI like all the different dive spots like Bonaire, Hawaii , Mediterranian sea , Red sea, SulawesiSea and the Bohol Sea and of course our Freshwater lakes in Germany!<\/div>\n

My first camera equipment was a Canon S70 and a Canaon housing WPDC 40, with a macro lens and Inon Strobe Z240.
\nCurrently I’m using a Canon G12 with a Recsea housing.
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\nFull Profile<\/a><\/p>\n

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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Window to the Soul
\nA large female tiger shark makes eye contact, while another tiger shark swims nearby.<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Very cool shot!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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Tanya Houppermans <\/strong>
\nI’m Tanya Houppermans, and I live in Virginia. I love to dive with sharks, and have had the honor of diving with tiger sharks, sand tigers, reef sharks, blue sharks, makos, lemons, and nurse sharks. I hope to capture images that inspire people to care about the ocean and the creatures that live in it. I shoot with an Olympus OM-D E-M1, Nauticam housing, and Sea&Sea YS-D1 strobes.
\nFull Profile<\/a><\/div>\n

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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Tiger Pipefish, Chowder Bay<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Outstanding macro shot!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Macro – Close-Up | Taken in:<\/strong> Australia<\/p>\n

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Doug Anderson <\/strong>
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\nFull Profile<\/a><\/div>\n

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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Mouth brooding Cardinal
\nMuch patiences waiting for composition and open mouth to coincide.<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Great symmetrical portrait. Love these face-offs.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Macro – swimming | Taken in:<\/strong> Philippines<\/p>\n

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Wayne Jones <\/strong>
\nGopro with Sola 2200 lights.
\nCanon 5d iii in Aquatica, 2x 250pro<\/div>\n

Living in Aniloa, Philippines.
\nFull Profile<\/a><\/p>\n

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