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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. Just look at some of the internationally acclaimed photographers who have launched their u/w photo careers here over the years.
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Underwater Photo Contest Entries By Margriet Tilstra
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Nurse shark by night. Camera: Nikon D750, Lense: AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G, Housing: Easydive Leo 3, Aperture f/10, Shutter Speed 1/125
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5 Votes VOTE!
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Eggs creative style Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/11, Shutterspeed 1/60
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8 Votes VOTE!
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Elegancy Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/14, Shutterspeed 1/80
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6 Votes VOTE!
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Party Lights Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 400, Aperture f/22, Shutterspeed 1/125
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5 Votes VOTE!
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Close-up of reef shark Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 200, Aperture f/16, Shutterspeed 1/125
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4 Votes VOTE!
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Pinocchio (juvenile frogfish) Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/18, Shutterspeed 1/100
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12 Votes VOTE!
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Clowny Fish Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two strobes (Ikelite DS125 and Sea & Sea YS-60), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/9, Shutterspeed 1/60
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12 Votes VOTE!
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Starfish Pattern Panasonic DMC-FX35, ISO 100, Aperture f/4, Shutterspeed 1/30
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17 Votes VOTE!
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Lightning without thunder Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two strobes (Ikelite DS125 and Sea & Sea YS-60), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/14, Shutterspeed 1/100
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8 Votes VOTE!
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Klingon Iguana Nikon D80, Lense AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, ISO 200, Aperture f/5.3, Shutterspeed 1/320
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13 Votes VOTE!
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Towards the abyss Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two strobes (Ikelite DS125 and Sea & Sea YS-60), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/22, Shutterspeed 1/60
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13 Votes VOTE!
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Anemone Canyon Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/13, Shutterspeed 1/125 Shortlisted!
Through to 2014 awards final round judging
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14 Votes VOTE!
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Underwater variation on Vincent van Gogh's sunflowers Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/14, Shutterspeed 1/125
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7 Votes VOTE!
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Perfectly camouflaged Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/14, Shutterspeed 1/100
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14 Votes VOTE!
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Body building Orangutan crab Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/20, Shutterspeed 1/125
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6 Votes VOTE!
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Small, smaller, smallest Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 200, Aperture f/14, Shutterspeed 1/125
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9 Votes VOTE!
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Belly full of eggs Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/16, Shutterspeed 1/125
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13 Votes VOTE!
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Eyelashes Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/14, Shutterspeed 1/125
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11 Votes VOTE!
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Funny sunny fish Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/16, Shutterspeed 1/125
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16 Votes VOTE!
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Graceful Lion Fish Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/10, Shutterspeed 1/100
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4 Votes VOTE!
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Teeth Nikon D80 with Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 (A16), focal length 42 mm, Ikelite housing, D125 + Sea&Sea 50 Strobes. Settings: Aperture f/4.5, Shutter Speed 1/80, ISO 100
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8 Votes VOTE!
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Sea Lion sunbading, Galapagos Islands Nikon D80, Lense AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, ISO 200, Aperture f/5.6, Shutterspeed 1/640
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16 Votes VOTE!
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Chromium Nikon D80 with Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 (A16), focal length 50mm, Ikelite housing, D125 + Sea&Sea 50 Strobes. Settings: Aperture f/4, Shutter Speed 1/60, ISO 100 Shortlisted! |
14 Votes VOTE!
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Close-up of a Cow Fish Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/4, Shutterspeed 1/60
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15 Votes VOTE!
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Tiny Monster Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/14, Shutterspeed 1/160
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19 Votes VOTE!
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Eyes of a Mushroom Coral Shrimp Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/14, Shutterspeed 1/125
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13 Votes VOTE!
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Coral Bouquet Nikon D80, Ikelite housing + two Ikelite strobes (DS161 and DS125), Lense AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, ISO 100, Aperture f/13, Shutterspeed 1/125
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14 Votes VOTE!
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