News - July 2008
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Layang Layang Underwater Photo Shootout
Website
of the Week - Mike Clark
NUPG Splash-in Results
The Wildlife Trusts report on Splash-in
Shark Angels Premieres in South Africa
Do you buy books online?
St Abbs Splash-in
Website
of the Week - David Buckle
British Splash-in Championship in the News
Focus on - July 2008 - Green Waters
British Splash-in Championship - Print Winners
DIVER Photographer of the Year Competition
Splash-in participants
BSoUP July Meeting |
British Splash-in Championship July 2008
Website
of the Week - Simon Brown
Ocean Geographic - Latest issue
X-Ray Magazine - Latest issue
Website
of the Week - Lesley Boyes
Underwater Photography (UwP) - Latest issue
Steve Jones's images on 'MV Norwegian Gem'
BUPG - Next Meeting
New - Nikon full frame D700
International Year of the Reef Photo Contest
Photographic Success for Martin Davies
Website of the week - Sam Bean
British Splash-in Championships - Buffet
The Malaysia International Dive Expo |
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Layang Layang Underwater Photo Shootout 2008
After six days of friendly competition among 34 competitors from 10 countries, a panel of three internationally acclaimed underwater photographers (Settimio Ciprianni, Stephen Wong and Rod Klein) selected winning images from entries submitted by contest participants.
Each of the participating divers undertook the challenge of creating beautiful and creative images during their dives around Layang Layang, with contest rules permitting everyone to submit up to three images in each of two categories andmdash; macro and wide-angle. |
1st Macro - Fish in a barrell sponge by Adam Butler
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4th Overall - Coral Trout by Louisa Butler |
Congratulations to Brits Adam Butler who came first in the Macro category with an image of a fish in a barrell sponge (above) and to Louisa Butler who came fourth overall with an image of a coral trout (left). Between them they won trips to Truk Lagoon, Layang Layang, Similan and Surin Is. and Sipadan and Mabul and other prizes
For full details visit www.finsonline.com/
For more information on Layang Layang or on next year's Digital Photo Shootout, see www.layanglayang.com
To see more of Adam and Louisa's work visit www.BigSplashPictures.com
and www.butlersweb.com |
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Website
of the Week - Mike Clark
Each
week we are highlighting a BSoUP member's website.
'www.underwater-photos.co.uk', the website of Mike Clark is this week's choice.
If
you are a BSoUP member and your website is not included
on the BSoUP
member's websites page, please send the URL of your site to the BSoUP Membership
Secretary, Mike Russell.
Subsequently
your website will be added to the list. All we ask is that you provide
a link on your website to http://www.bsoup.org |
Mike Clark's Home page
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Plaice by Mark Thomas |
NUPG Splash-in
The 8th NUPG Summer splash-in was held in North Wales on Saturday 26th July. For once this summer we were blessed with good weather - a warm day and virtually cloudless sky.
Participants were able to dive anywhere in N. Wales, meeting at Treaddur Bay at 18.00hrs on Friday to hand in their entries - one splash-in compettitioni and two print categories - UK and Overseas. |
The early risers dived Menai Bridge at 08.30hrs before moving down the coast to Trefor Pier for the rest of the day.
Visibility at Menai was little more than a metre so most entries were from Trefor - where the viz was over 5m!!
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| 1st |
Mark Thomas |
Plaice |
| 2nd |
Tony Gilbert |
Shanny in pipe |
| 3rd |
Mark Thomas |
Butterfish |
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Shanny in a pipe by Tony Gillbert
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Corkwing wrasse by Sally Sharrock
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The Wildlife Trusts report on Splash-in
At the recent British Splash-in Championship, organised by BSoUP in association with the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, The Wildlife Trusts set the brief for a special print category: "I can't believe it's the UK!" and asked underwater photographers to submit their shots of colourful and exotic-looking marine wildlife captured around our shores to be used for publicity purposes over the next year.
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Judges from The Wildlife Trusts picked out the worthy winners, with three striking photographs shedding new light on the fascinating world beneath the waves.
Congratulations to Sally Sharrock who won the category with an image of a Corkwing wrasse (right), Dave Peake, who came second with an image of spider crabs aggregating, and Arthur Kingdon, who came third with an image of a seal.
To read The Wildlife Trusts' report visit http://www.wildlifetrusts.org |
Spider crabs aggregating by Dave Peake
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Wavescapes Surf Film festival 2008 |
Shark Angels Premieres in South Africa
The highly anticipated short documentary, aiming to shift the public's view of sharks and focus much needed attention on their conservation, will premiere in Durban, South Africa at the Wavescapes/IFC Film Festival on July 31st. Julie Andersen, a Founder and Director of Shark Savers, and one of the three Shark Angels will be in attendance to host a discussion about their mission after the screening.
Join three exceptional young women - Julie Andersen, founder of Shark Savers, Alison Kock, marine biologist for Save our Seas, and Kim McCoy, Executive Director of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society - on an adventure of a lifetime to experience, celebrate and protect what are often considered the most dangerous animals on the planet: sharks.
Please check out the festival program at:
www.wavescape.co.za
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Do you buy books online?
If so you might be interested to know that, in addition to books on underwater photography, digital photography and dive guides, you can now buy books on marine life via this website from Amazon. Each purchase you make earns a small commission for BSoUP.
So if your interest is British marine life, coral reefs, dolphins, porpoise and whales, invertebrates, fish, sharks or turtles please support BSoUP by buying online via this website.
If you already have books that are not yet on this site that you would recommend please contact Brian Pitkin with details. |
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St Abbs and Eyemouth Volunrary Marine Reserve |
St Abbs Splash-in
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August 2008
Underwater photographers are invited to join this year's Splash-in, held at the St Abbs and Eyemouth voluntary marine reserve. For the first time, the competition is going completely digital, though it will retain the usual categories: marine life portrait, atmospheric and humour.
Held on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August, judging will be carried out by the audience at a slideshow on the Sunday night. Any divers interested in taking part should check the voluntary marine reserve website at www.marine-reserve.co.uk. |
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Website
of the Week - David Buckle
Each
week we are highlighting a BSoUP member's website.
'Sunken Images', the website of David Buckle is this week's choice.
If
you are a BSoUP member and your website is not included
on the BSoUP
member's websites page, please send the URL of your site to the BSoUP Membership
Secretary, Mike Russell.
Subsequently
your website will be added to the list. All we ask is that you provide
a link on your website to http://www.bsoup.org |
David Buckle's Home page
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Western Morning News
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British Splash-in Championship in the News
The Western Morning News published an article by Peter Harrsion today (Friday 18th July) about last weekend's British Splash-in Championship.
Award winners Helen Wehner, Charles Erb and Cathy Lewis and Splash-in Co-ordinator Martha Tressler were interviewed for the article.
The Western Morning News have also included a slideshow of the Splash-in winning images, which today is on their Home page, but is is also included in their Slideshows page for the foreseeable future. |
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Focus on - July 2008 - Green Waters
Congratulations to Pedro Vieyra whose image of a sealion won this month's Focus on - Green Waters Member's competition.
A total of 28 images were submitted.
Pedro's image was taken in the Sea of Cortez at the Southern end of the Baha Peninsula in late January which is the breeding season for this colony of several hundred sealions. His D200 with 10 to 17mm lens towards the 17 end, and a 'magic filter' was on shutter priority at 1/160th and continuous fire. This bull amused himself by charging at his dome port repeatedly, giving him a great chance for this type of shot.
The top six and how they scored:
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Pedro Vieyra |
59 |
15 |
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Anthony Holley |
30 |
4 |
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Alex Mustard |
29 |
7 |
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Anthony Holley |
23 |
5 |
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Robert Bailey |
22 |
3 |
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Mark Thomas |
22 |
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The top six may be viewed in the Gallery |
Sealion by Pedro Vieyra
Anthony Holley came second and fourth with an image of Red Irish Lord and an image of two seals playing at the surface and Alex Mustard came third with an image of a Weedy seadragon.
BSoUP members only may view all the entries in projected order in the Competition slideshow.
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Pike in reeds by Robert Cuss
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British Splash-in Championship - Print Winners
The winning prints from this year's British Splash-in Championship have now been posted on this website. See Prints.
Congratulations to Robert Cuss whose image of a pike in reeds taken in Guildenburgh Water, Peterborough (left) was judged by an independant panel as the winner of the Grand prize.
Robert won a Red Sea Eco Village diving holiday donated by Oonasdivers and 'Wyland: Visions of the Sea' donated by the National Marine Aquarium.
Robert is the founder and organiser of East Midland Underwater Photographers (EMUP). |
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DIVER Photographer of the Year Competition
DIVER magazine is looking for a "Photographer of the Year" who will represent the magazine and the UK and Ireland at this year's SanDisk Red Sea International Underwater Photography Competition in Eilat, Israel from 10-15 November.
Both amateur and professional underwater photographers are invited to enter online heats at Divernet.com, with the chance of winning a free trip to Eilat and entry to the annual competition, known for the high value of its prizes.
Similar national competitions are taking place all around the world, with their winners also feeding into the Eilat competition.
You can submit up to three digital or scanned underwater photos to Divernet per month, starting from 1 May and running through to the end of August.
The winning photographer will be flown to Israel to participate in the SanDisk Shoot-out and in a special Media category. Full details. |
SanDisk Red Sea World of Underwater Images
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Splash-in participants |
Splash-in participants
A selection of images of members and guests who participated in this year's British Splash-in Championship has been posted on this website. See People.
Slideshows of all the entries can now be viewed:-
Close-up
Animal portraits
Wide-angle
Humour
The winning prints will be published shortly.
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BSoUP July Meeting
The next BSoUP meeting takes place on Wednesday, 16th July 2008 at 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. at our usual venue the Holland Club, Imperial College, S. Kensington, London. Directions.
Annual
Event: Splash-in Review by Brian Pitkin and JP Trenque.
Focus
On Competition: Green Waters. Rules and Entry form
Main
event: 'The Big, The Black and The Beautiful' by Gavin Parsons.
Gavin Parsons talks about three of his favourite projects from the last year (or so) which includes big game hunting in Mozambique and South Africa; Monochrome wreck photography in Grenada; and beautiful beluga whales in Canada |
Gavin Parsons Home page
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Scorpion fish by Helen Wehner
Spider crab by Charles Erb
Tompot blennies by Cathy Lewis
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British Splash-in Championship July 2008
The British Splash-in Championship took place at the Mount Batten Centre and National Aquarium, Plymouth, Devon on Saturday 12th July.
A total of 49 members and guests participated and 46 of these returned images for judging.
Congratulations to Helen Wehner whose image of a Scorpion fish won the 'Animal Portrait' category and was the judges choice to win a one week liveaboard trip to the Red Sea kindly donated by Tony
Backhurst Scuba.
Congratulations also to Charles Erb whose image of a Spider crab won the 'Wide-angle' category. Charles was presented with the Alan James Digital Image Trophy and an Olympus Mju 1030 digital camera donated by Olympus UK.
Congratulations also to Cathy Lewis whose image of two Tompot blennies won the 'Close-up' category. Cathy was presemted with the Sport Diver Trophy and an Olympus Mju 1030 digital camera donated by Olympus UK.
Further details: Splash-in 2008
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Website
of the Week - Simon Brown
Each
week we are highlighting a BSoUP member's website.
'Simon
Brown Images', the website of Simon Brown is this week's choice.
If
you are a BSoUP member and your website is not included
on the BSoUP
member's websites page, please send the URL of your site to the BSoUP Membership
Secretary, Mike Russell.
Subsequently
your website will be added to the list. All we ask is that you provide
a link on your website to http://www.bsoup.org |
Simon Brown's Home page
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Ocean Geographic - Latest issue |
Ocean Geographic - Latest issue
The latest issue of the FREE web magazine Ocean Geographic is now available to download.
Issue 5, 'We are One' edition , includes the following articles Essays -Stealth Divers's Sharks Surveillance - Frederic Buyle, The Drifters - Cabel Davies PhD, Russ Hopcroft Phd,
The Colour of Ice - Stephen Nicols PhD, Requiem for a Middle Weight - Doug Perrine, Dancing with Tigers- Frederic Buyle, Decimated Diversity, Ocean Artists - International Year of the Reef, Warmer Ocean, Shark Finning may Become Legal in Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Meeting Grace - Michael AW
Visit http://www.ogsociety.org/ to sign in and download individual artilcles. |
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X-Ray Magazine - Latest issue
The latest issue of the FREE X-Ray Magazine is now available for download.
Issue number 24 for July 2008, includes articles on North Sulawesi, Ilhe Grande in Brazil, Kas in Turkey, black and white photography, Diving with Asthma, Shark tales, Thingvellir in Iceland, the Coral trade, profiles of Hans Hass and Jens Poulsen, a feature entitled 'Where the girls are' as well as the usual Editorial, News, Equipment and Books and Media sections.
To download your copy visit www.xray-mag.com/Latestissue |
X-Ray Magazine Issue 24
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Lesley Boyes Home page |
Website
of the Week - Lesley Boyes
Each
week we are highlighting a BSoUP member's website.
'Into the blue', the website of Lesley Boyes. is this week's choice..
If
you are a BSoUP member and your website is not included
on the BSoUP
member's websites page, please send the URL of your site to the BSoUP Membership
Secretary, Mike Russell.
Subsequently
your website will be added to the list. All we ask is that you provide
a link on your website to http://www.bsoup.org
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Underwater Photography (UwP) - Latest issue
The July/August issue of the the FREE web magazine Underwater Photography (Uw) is now available to downland at http://www.uwpmag.com/
Issue 43 includes an Editorial, News and Travel, New Products, 100,000 D2Xs, Akona roller bag, Hugyfot CanonD40, Digital Doubles, Marsa Shagra, Dumaguete, Spotters, Reef Guide, Book Review and Parting Shot.
The magazine is produced by former BSoUP Chairman and current member Peter Rowlands and includes articles by BSoUP members and others. Donations are always welcome! |
Underwater Photography Issue 43 - July/August 2008
Cover shot by Mark Webster
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Steve Jone's Home page |
Steve Jones's images used on 'MV Norwegian Gem'
BSoUP member Steve Jones's images have been used to decorate the cruise liner "MV Norwegian Gem" (http://www.ncl.com/). The images have been blown up to nearly 4 metres by around 2.5 metres and printed on aluminium panels coated in varnish. 9 images are on display one on each level of the forward stair hall of the ship.
The exhibition will run until the ship is refurbished in 10 years time. The fleet of Norwegian Cruise Lines has used photographers from different genres to decorate each of their ships. Steve Bloom's wildlife images decorated the 'MV Norwegian Pearl' and images from Ernst Haas's estate were used on the 'Norwegian Jewel'. Steve's images can be seen on the blog section of his website: www.millionfish.com |
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Bristol Underwater Photography Group - Next Meeting
The next meetng of the Bristol Underwater Photography Group (BUPG) takes place on Tuesday 8th July 20.00 hrs at The Casson Centre, Rodway Road, Patchway, BS34 5DQ (map).
Monthly Competition - Monochrome
Photo Forum - Reflections - Alan James or Arthur Kingdon TBC
BUPG Splash In
Splash In Techniques - Arthur Kingdon
The BUPG Splash In images will be judged at this Meeting. Further details: http://www.bupg.co.uk/ |
Bristol Underwater Photography Group
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Nikon D700
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New - Nikon full frame D700
Nikon, Inc. yesterday introduced the new D700 digital SLR camera featuring a 12.1-effective megapixel Nikon FX-format sensor that measures 23.9 x 36mm, which is nearly identical to the size of 35mm film. Benefiting from Nikon's legacy of imaging technology innovation, the D700 offers both advanced and professional photographers stunning image quality, accurate color reproduction and revolutionary low light performance.
Building on the immense success of the Nikon D3 professional D-SLR camera, the D700 offers pro-level performance and an extensive array of features and innovations in a comfortably nimble platform. |
In addition to the Nikon-original FX-format CMOS sensor, the D700 incorporates Nikon's EXPEED Image Processing System, Nikon's renowned 51-point auto focus system with 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes that allow photographers to frame a shot using the camera's three-inch high-resolution LCD monitor. The D700 also features Nikon's sophisticated Scene Recognition System and a new active dust reduction system. Further details http://www.divephotoguide.com/articles/ |
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International "What do reefs mean to you?" Photo Contest.
How would you like to win a five-day liveaboard trip in the Maldives?
In celebration of the International Year of the Reef 2008, Reef Check presents the International "What do reefs mean to you?" Photo Contest.
The contest officially opened on July 1 and you can submit your photos through August 31 in several categories to win some fantastic prizes generously donated by Manthiri Liveaboard Diving, Oceanic, Promate, Body Glove and CWIC. Grand prizes include a five-day liveaboard on the Manthiri in the Maldives, an Oceanic GEO Personal Dive Computer/Wristwatch, and a Promate Mini Pressure with Depth Gauge Console.
Further details: http://www.reefcheck.org/
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Martin Davies - 'Best Submarine image'
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Photographic Success for Martin Davies
Southsea Subaqua Club Diving Officer Martin Davies who is also a BSoUP Committee Member has scooped the 'Best Submarine image' award at the Fotosub Gran Canaria Costa Mogandaán international photographic competition.
Martin
was selected by BSoUP to
represent Britain for the third time in this annual competition. World
class photographers from the Canary Islands, Spain, Germany, France and
Italy took part in the competition which is held over 2 days and aims to
produce high quality images which are then judged by a panel of experts.
Martin came 10th overall in the competition. |
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Website
of the Week - Sam Bean
Each
week we are highlighting a BSoUP member's website.
This week's choice is Sam Bean LRPS.
If
you are a BSoUP member and your website is not included
on the BSoUP
member's websites page, please send the URL of your site to the BSoUP Membership
Secretary, Mike Russell.
Subsequently
your website will be added to the list. All we ask is that you provide
a link on your website to http://www.bsoup.org |
Sam Bean's Home page
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Splash in 2007 - Prints - Advanced
Winner: Peter Ladell |
British Splash-in Championships - Buffet
Deadline: Wednesday 2 July
Unlike previous events when we have had a BBQ, this year, due to a clash with another event at the National Aquarium, we are offering a buffet instead.
The buffet costs just £9.00 and includes a vegetarian option.
If you would like to partake of the buffet please register by one of the following methods:
registering online
emailing martha@mtressler.com attaching a completed entry form (OTD_Entry_2008.doc or OTD_Entry_2008.pdf)
sending a completed print out of the entry form by post to Martha Tressler at the address on the entry form
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It would be helpful if you are registering for the buffet and also competing in the Splash-in if you would also register for the event at the same time, although entries will be accepted at the Mount Batten Centre in the bar between 8.30 -10.00 pm on Friday 11 July. If you cannot arrive on Friday night and wish to register for the Splash-in on Saturday 12 July in the morning this can be arranged, but must be specially requested (contact martha@mtressler.com).
Full details of the Splash-in can be found on the website at http://www.bsoup.org/Splash |
Splash in 2007 - Prints - Advanced
Runner-up: Len Deeley
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The Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) 2008 |
The Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) 2008
4th to 6th July 2008.
The Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) 2008 will be staged at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 4 to 6 July 2008.
Strategically located at heart of town in the most prestigious venue, MIDE 2008 once again is geared to garner a bigger splash to showcase a wide range of international brands and product, technical developments, training programme and market opportunity in the diving industry.
MIDE 2008 intends to bring the focused and targeted visitors to explore the industry to exchange ideas, share opinion about the environment concerning issue in the industry and well as to boast the interest of everyone through products and services.
Further details: www.mide.com.my/content.cfm |
