Wetpixel and our sister site DivePhotoGuide are very pleased to announce the results of their 2022 Masters of Underwater Imaging contest. Huge congratulations to Martin Broen for his stunning image from Mexico’s Yucatan, The winning portfolio is stunning. Our fabulous judges had an unenviable task in trying to select their winners.
The Ocean Art Contest has announced the winners of its 2022 contest. There are over 70 images among the placings, with many from members of the Wetpixel community. Congratulations to Kat Zhou, whose image of the Caribbean octopus (Octopus briareus) that was at Blue Heron Bridge last year, was awarded Best of Show.
The Underwater Tour has published the winning images for its 2022 Awards. There were 6 categories and a Grand Guru portfolio, and hearty congratulations t all those among the placings and to Jake Wilton who was awarded the Grand Guru prize.
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year announced its results at a gala event held in London’s Natural History Museum last night. It is now in its fifty-eight year. Congratulations to Tony Wu on winning the Underwater Category with his quirky image of a spawning sea star. Hearty congratulations got all the underwater photographers among the placings, and especially to the many Wetpixel members and friends.
The 2022 Ocean Photography Awards has announced its winners. The winning image, of a surfer under the wave after a wipe out, was shot by Ben Thouard. Many congratulations to all the winners, and the many members of the Wetpixel community with images that are among the placings.
PADI and Scuba Diving have announced the results of their Through Your Lens photo contest. Congratulations to all the winners and to Box Johnson with his flying fish reflection image that was awarded as the overall winner.
As a teaser, the Natural History Museum has released a series of images that were awarded as highly commended for this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. Check out some of the underwater/marine-related images.
The 2022 United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition has announced its results. It explored the six thematic categories linked to the overarching 2022 World Oceans day theme: “Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean.” The categories were : Above Water Seascapes, Underwater Seascapes, Revitalization, Coastal Communities, Ocean Critters, and Nature-Based Solutions & Ocean Exploration.
The 2022 Underwater Photograph of the Year (UPY) contest’s results have been announced. The overall and wide angle winner was Rafael Fernandez Caballero with his image of a group of whale sharks feeding in the Maldives. Many congratulations to him and to all those that were placed.
The World Shootout announced the results of its 2021 contest at a live online event last Saturday. The winner was Hannah Le Leu with a lovely image half and half of a turtle hatchling. Congratulations to all the winners and those among the placings in the numerous categories.