{"id":1367,"date":"2017-11-15T15:20:39","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T15:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.underwaterphotography.com\/blog\/?p=1367"},"modified":"2017-11-15T15:20:39","modified_gmt":"2017-11-15T15:20:39","slug":"october-2017-uw-photo-contest-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.underwaterphotography.com\/blog\/october-2017-uw-photo-contest-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2017 – 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 October have been announced. Thank you all for entering and Congratulations<\/strong> to the winners and runners up!<\/p>\n

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

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

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~ Solis as a Rock ~<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Beautiful capture of colour and depth, a place I wanna be!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Temperate Waters | Taken in:<\/strong> South Africa<\/p>\n

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Geo Cloete <\/strong>
\nAlways been extremely passionate about the ocean, but took up diving and underwater photography fairly late in my life. Since I have however, I have spend countless hours underwater developing my skill and practicing my art.
\nFavourite place – anywhere where were the beautiful ocean laps the shoreline and where there is still and rich diversity of creatures to be admired.
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2nd Place:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The famous staircase on the Karwela Ferry wreck in Gozo.<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

One of the best wreck shots I have seen lately<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Wide Angle – Wrecks | Taken in:<\/strong> Malta<\/p>\n

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Christian Llewellyn <\/strong>
\nOlympus OMD-EM45
\nOlympus 12-50mm lens
\nOlympus 60mm Macro lens
\nNauticam SMC1
\nPanasonic 8mm Wide Angle lens
\nNauticam (Aluminium) Housing
\nVarious focus and video lights
\nInon Z240’s
\nScuba Instructor \/ Photographer \/ Videographer \/ Journalist \/ Photography Judge \/ Founder of Wrecks Of The World – Underwater Photography group
\nwww.facebook.com\/groups\/WrecksOfTheWorld\/
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3rd Place:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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A jaw fish with hundred new life in its mouth. I spent 4 dives to search and wait this shoot.<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

So many eyes! Perfect timing and focus<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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Chun Zhou <\/strong>
\nI am Chun Zhou from Shanghai, China.
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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Wave Corsica island<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Topside (above water but marine related) | Taken in:<\/strong> France<\/p>\n

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J\u00e9rome Mirande <\/strong>
\nNikon d700 caissson Seacam photographe amateur depuis 5ans en Corse
\nToutes mes photos sont r\u00e9alis\u00e9es en apn\u00e9e !
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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Eagle Rey<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Great colors and composition, not to forget the perfect pose of the model<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Wide Angle – Close Focus | Taken in:<\/strong> Spain<\/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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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Dancing Wonderpus Octopus<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Incredible shot of a special critter, love it<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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Michal Stros <\/strong>
\nI live in Brno\/Czech Republic. AOWD (Australia 1997). UW photography became a part of my life since I purchased Sea and Sea DX-2G compact camera in 2011. However, my recent “pet” is Canon 70D\/Ikelite housing. I have received several awards in the UW Photo contests at home. I hope you will enjoy my pictures.
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