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An Unforgettable Evening
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David Doubilet, Michael Aw
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Leandro Blanco
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Monday 25 October 2010 at 7.00 for 7.15 p.m.

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The Deep

The Deep - an exhibition at the Natural History Museum
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28 May - 5 September 2010


Scottish Nature Photography Fair

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4th & 5th September 2010
Battleby Centre, Redgorton, Perth


Festival de'Image Sous-Marine

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27-31 October 2010 – Palais du Pharo, Marseille
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SUPS Exhibition
A Global Walk Underwater

SUPS A Global Walk Underwater Exhibtiion
Throughout December 2010 Boxfield Gallery, Stevenage

 



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Divequest - Sponsors of Focus On 'Underwater Excellence' 2009, 2010

Maldives Scuba Tours - Sponsors of the British Splash-in Competition 2010-2012

Olympus - Sponsors of the British Splash-in Competition 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Sport Diver - Sponsors of the annual Best of British Portfolio Competition & the British Splash-in Competition 2008, 2009, 2010

AP Valves  - Sponsors of British Splash-in Competition 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010

New Holland - Sponsors of the British Splash-in Competition 2010

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Calumnet Photographic - Sponsors of the BSoUP/DIVER Print Cometition 2010

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Diver Magazine - Sponsors of the Annual Beginners Portfolio Competition and  the BSoUP/DIVER Print Competition 2009, 2010

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The British Splash-in Championship - 2008

Print Competition

Organised by the British Society of Underwater Photographers in association with the National Marine Aquarium   

The Mount Batten Centre and the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, Devon, 12 July

 

This year's event took place on Saturday 12th July at the Mount Batten Centre and the National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth. All underwater photographers were invited to submit prints in four categories for trophies, some fantastic prizes and personal awards. A total of 139 prints were submited.

The presentation of entries, the judging and announcement of the winners took place in the National Marine Aquarium, following a buffet.

 

Splash-in Winners

People Pics


British & Irish Prints

Pike by Robert Cuss
Pike by Robert Cuss

Ocean Optics Trophy, a £250 voucher to spend at Ocean Optics Ltd, a year's family membership to the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth and 'Sea life in focus: A memoir' by Douglas P. Wilson

Seal by Robert Bailey
Seal by Robert Bailey

'Sea life in focus: A memoir' by Douglas P. Wilson


Overseas Prints

Wreck by Julie Forrest

Wreck by Julie Forrest

Cameras Underwater Overseas Print Trophy, a £250 voucher to spend at Cameras Underwater, a year's family membership to the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth and 'Sea life in focus: A memoir' by Douglas P. Wilson

Humpback whale and calf by Cathy Lewis

Humpback whale and calf by Cathy Lewis

'Sea life in focus: A memoir' by Douglas P. Wilson


Advanced British & Irish Prints

Diver reflection in dome by Trevor Rees

Diver reflection in dome by Trevor Rees

Alan James Photography Print Trophy, an Olympus SP-570 UZ camera from Olympus UK, a year's family membership to the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth and 'Sea life in focus: A memoir' by Douglas P. Wilson

Seahorse by Derek Haslam

Seahorse by Derek Haslam

'Sea life in focus: A memoir' by Douglas P. Wilson


Advanced Oversea Prints

Blenny by Neil Rosewarn

Blenny by Neil Rosewarn

Mike’s Dive Stores Overseas Print Trophy, a £250 voucher to spend at Mike’s Dive Stores, a year's family membership to the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth and 'Sea life in focus: A memoir' by Douglas P. Wilson

Mantid shrimp by Mark Thomas

Mantid shrimp by Mark Thomas

'Sea life in focus: A memoir' by Douglas P. Wilson

 


Wildlife Trusts Selection

The best British print as judged by the Wildlife Trusts' staff

Corkwing wrasse by Sally Sharrock

Corkwing wraase by Sally Sharrock
Winner

Wildlife Trusts Trophy
Membership of the Wildlife Trusts
'Unnatural History of the sea' by Prof. Callum Roberts

Spider crabs by Dave Peake

Spider crabs by Dave Peake
Second

Seal by Arthur Kingdon

Seal by Arthur Kingdon
Third


Grand prize for the Best Print

The best shot taken on the day was judged by an independant panel comprising Alan James, Paul Cox and Emma Wright

Pike by Robert Cuss

Pike in Reeds by Robert Cuss
Winner

A Red Sea Eco Village diving holiday donated by Oonasdivers
'Wyland: Visions of the Sea', donated by the National Marine Aquarium

Tompot blenny by Derek Haslam

Tompot blenny by Derek Haslam

Second

Porcelain crab by Paul Morgan

Porcelain crab by Paul Morgan

Third


Splash-in Winners : People Pics

BSoUP extends its thanks to Tony Backhurst Scuba, the National Marine Aquarium, Olympus UK, A.P Valves, Constable & Robinson, Dorling Kindersley, Mike’s Dive Stores, Oonasdivers, Mrs Hestor Davenport and Ocean Visions for sponsorship.

BSoUP also extend its thanks to Alan James Photography, AP Valves, Cameras Underwater, Mike’s Dive Stores, Ocean Optics Ltd, Ocean Visions and Sport Diver who have each provided trophies for the BSoUP annual Splash-in competition.

BSoUP thanks the judges of the Prints Competition Alan James, Paul Cox and Emma Wright.

BSoUP is grateful to all those members and their guests who helped to make the event such a success. First and foremost Martha Tressler, Anthony Holley and JP Trenque helped by Keith Lyall, Jo Horrocks, Jan Maloney, Rob Kemp, Martin Davies, Maria Munn, Dave Peake, Brian Pitkin and Sally Sharrock.






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