Organised
by the British Society of Underwater Photographers
Mount Batten,
Plymouth, Devon, 3 July
This
year's event took place on Saturday 3rd July at Mount Batten,
Plymouth. All underwater photographers were invited
to participate 'On the Day' to compete for the trophies,
some fantastic prizes and personal awards. A total
of 45 underwater photographers participated in the
'On the Day' competition.
The
presentation of entries, the judging and announcement
of the winners took place in the Hotel Mount Batten,
following a Buffet.
Any form of image manipulation including composite
images
Rock pool by Derek Haslam
AP Valves Trophy and a Buddy BCD donated by AP Valves
Best Beginner
A beginner is defined as someone who has not come first, second or third in a national or international competition, such as BSoUP's Open and Beginners Portfolio Competitions, BSoUP or St Abbs splash-ins, Image, BUIF, U/W Photographer of the Year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Marine Conservation Society etc.
Beginner Close-up and Overall Winning Beginner: Male Cuckoo Wrass by Daniel Taylor
Ocean Visions Trophy and either a canvas print of one of their images or a free place on a one day course run by Maria Munn and A copy of the book ‘Underwater Photography for Compact Camera Users’ by Maria Munn of Ocean Visions.
Beginner Animal Portrait Winner: Male Cuckoo Wrasse in Kelp by Alison Mayor
A copy of the book ‘Underwater Photography for Compact Camera Users’ by Maria Munn, donated by Ocean Visions
Beginner Wide-angle Winner: Diver in wreck of the James Egan Layne by Richard Hobson
A copy of the book ‘Underwater Photography for Compact Camera Users’ by Maria Munn, donated by Ocean Visions
