{"id":279,"date":"2014-09-08T14:49:53","date_gmt":"2014-09-08T14:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.underwaterphotography.com\/blog\/?p=279"},"modified":"2014-09-08T16:11:27","modified_gmt":"2014-09-08T16:11:27","slug":"august-2014-uw-photo-contest-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.underwaterphotography.com\/blog\/august-2014-uw-photo-contest-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"August 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 August have been announced. Thank you all for entering and Congratulations<\/strong> to the winners and runners up!<\/p>\n

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

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

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An over\/under of a bluebottle (physalia physalis) I love how the pneumatophore (air bladder) of this bluebottle caught the light from my underwater strobe and lit up like a fluorescent tube!! Amazing!<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

This is a clear winner, due to the perfect balanced lighting used here, matching the scene and the subject in every aspect. Stunning shot!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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Matthew Smith <\/strong>
\nNikon D300S
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2nd Place:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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great encounter on the Silver Banks<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Getting close to this giant with a fisheye lens is already a recipe for a fantastic image, the angle selected showing the sun beams and the eye contact with the whale makes it a winner.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Wide Angle – Divers | Taken in:<\/strong> Dominican Republic<\/p>\n

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Michael Weberberger <\/strong>
\nMichael Weberberger, born 1968 in Leoben.
\nI had my first diving experiences in 1990 in Thailand. After a longer break due to starting a family, I decided to pick it up again in 2002 and took the diving license on Elba, Italy. Further courses were pursued up to the title of a Rescue Diver.I started to photograph in 2005, equipped with an Olympus c5050 purely to capture holiday impressions. After a tiger shark expedition in 2009 I decided to purchase a DSLR camera and since then I am heavily involved in underwater photography.<\/div>\n

My biggest passion is (cage-) free shark diving
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3rd Place:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Night diving on the Full Moon<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

This double exposure feels so natural, your almost think it’s real, or at least wish it was! Very cool manipulation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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Steven Miller <\/strong>
\nCanon 50D Ikelite housing and strobes, Wakatobi is favorite place to dive.
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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Ghostpipe\u00b4s eye<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Very precise focus for such a small subject. You have to appreciate the patience required to capture such an image! The colors are great as well.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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Andre Philip <\/strong>
\nI’am a diver since 14 years and a u\/w photographer since 10 years.
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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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“Dream on”<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

Excellent colors and a surreal setting. Almost feels like outer-space.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

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Parnupong Norasethkamol <\/strong>
\nI’m a fulltime underwater videographer\/photographer work on liveaboard in Indonesia.
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Runner Up:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Eye decoration (old Green turtle eye – Chelonia mydas)<\/p>\n

Editor’s Comment:<\/p>\n

It takes a moment to understand what’s going on here. This is a perfect example for shooting large objects with close-up lenses to produce un-orthodox images.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Category: <\/strong>Macro – not swimming | Taken in:<\/strong> Ecuador<\/p>\n

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Raoul Caprez <\/strong>
\nI have started taking photos in 2005 in Malaysia with a small compact camera in one hand and a big torch in the other one … good memories.<\/div>\n

After having used a Canon G9 (2008-2010) with satisfaction, I use a Nikon D7000 with different lenses and two Subtronic pro160 strobes from April 2011.
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