{"id":490,"date":"2016-08-03T12:01:56","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T12:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.underwaterphotography.com\/blog\/?p=490"},"modified":"2016-08-03T12:42:19","modified_gmt":"2016-08-03T12:42:19","slug":"july-2016-uw-photo-contest-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.underwaterphotography.com\/blog\/july-2016-uw-photo-contest-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2016 – 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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Nightfever<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

The magnificent background and stunning sharpness on the subject make this a remarkable shot! Well done!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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Doris Vierk\u00f6tter <\/strong>
\n60D Canon alambatu Bali Indonesia
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2nd Place:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Space Creation<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

We don’t have many “Manipulated” shots win a monthly award, but this unique work deserves recognition! Beautifully executed shot and excellent post processing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Creative – Manipulated (Photoshopped) | Taken in:<\/strong> Israel<\/p>\n

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Plamena Mileva <\/strong>
\nI’m Plamena Mileva from Bulgaria.
\n2010, when my son was only three months, I made my first UW photo with him.
\nMy shooting is mainly related with models. Bordering with experiment, they are a challenge to overcome in personal barriers in the pursuit of new, original and often innovative ideas. The underwater photography combine the passion sensibility to the water and the demand for human presence as part of this fabulous reality.
\nToday I shoot with camera Canon 5D Mark III in Ikelite housing and Ikelite strobes DS 161.
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3rd Place:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Overunder shot. A Brown Pelican is resting after a strike, floating on its dinner, a ball of frenetic bait fish. Camera: Canon 7D; EasyDive Leo2; no strobes.<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Fantastic, clean scene, capturing the beauty of nature, above and below!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Wide Angle – Marine Life | Taken in:<\/strong> Netherlands Antilles<\/p>\n

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Lorenzo Mittiga <\/strong>
\nItalian 1969. Professional Photographer\/ Videographer and Marine Biologist based in Bonaire Island, Netherland Antilles.
\nMain Awards: DPG wide angle ph contest June 2013; National Geographic 2013; Oasis photo contest Honorable mention UW cat.; Winner Smithsonian Photo contest 2014 Cat.Natural world; 5th placed World shootout Underwater Photo contest grand prix 2015; HIPA International Photo Contest Finalist; RedBullIllume 2016 finalist.
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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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M A S K
\nPaddle Flap Rhinopias
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Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Why so serious? Love the symmetry and capture here. Lighting is perfect.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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Lilian Koh <\/strong>
\nI’m Lilian from Singapore and love macro & super macro photography especially shooting critters with details we tend to miss while diving. Currently using a compact camera setup with dual strobes.
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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Confused by the panel<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Beautiful portrait of a young turtle getting to know this brave new world.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Wide Angle – Marine Life | Taken in:<\/strong> Indonesia<\/p>\n

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Steven Miller <\/strong>
\nCanon SL-1 Ikelite housing and strobes, Wakatobi is favorite place to dive.
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