Underwater photo competition 2021

 


Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 Award Winners Renee Capozzola Reef Sharks

“Sharks' Skylight,” an image of blacktip reef sharks and seagulls photographed in French Polynesia by Renee Capozzola, the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 and winner of the Wide Angle Category. (Photo: © Renee Capozzola/UPY2021)

Martin Broen Wide Angle Runner UP

“Gothic Chamber” by Martin Broen, Runner Up in the Wide Angle Category. (Photo: © Martin Broen/UPY2021)


Oleg Gapony Third Place Wide Angle

“Jellyfish Galore” by Oleg Gapony. Third place in the Wide Angle Category. (Photo: © Oleg Gapony/UPY2021)


Mark Kirkland UK Backyard Photographer

“While You Sleep” by Mark Kirkland. Winner of the My Backyard Award Category and British Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021. (Photo: © Mark Kirkland/UPY2021)

Steve Miller My Backyard Runner UP UPY

“Pink and Golden” by Steve Miller. Runner up in the My Backyard Category. (Photo: © Steve Miller/UPY2021)

Shane Gross Salmon UPY 2021

“Pink Salmon Make Their Way Up River to Spawn” by Shane Gross. Third place in the My Backyard Category. (Photo: © Shane Gross/UPY2021)

Galice Hoarau Seahorse Macro

“Pontohi Pigmy Seahorse” by Galice Hoarau. Winner of the Macro Category. (Photo: © Galice Hoarau/UPY2021)

Steven Kovacs Macro Runner Up

“Larval Lionfish” by Steven Kovacs. Runner up in the Macro Category. (Photo: © Steven Kovacs/UPY2021)

Chien-ting Hou hou Macro UPY

“Dream Ship” by Chien-ting Hou. Third place in the Macro Category. (Photo: © Chien-ting Hou/UPY2021)

Diana Fernie Black & White Category Winner

“The Cut” by Diana Fernie. Winner of the Black & White Category. (Photo: © Diana Fernie/UPY2021)

Martin Broen Runner Up Black and white

“Time Travel” by Martin Broen. Runner up in the Black & White Category. (Photo: © Martin Broen/UPY2021)

Renata Romeo Underwater Photographer of tte Year Awards

“Double Turtle” by Renata Romeo. Third place in the Black & White Category. (Photo: © Renata Romeo/UPY2021)

Ryohe ito portrait UPY

“Guardian Deity” by Ryohei Ito. Winner of the Portrait Category. (Photo: © Ryohei Ito/UPY2021)

Keigo Kawamura Portrait Underwater

“Japanese Manefish” by Keigo Kawamura. Runner up in the Portrait Category. (Photo: © Keigo Kawamura/UPY2021)

Michael Gallagher Portrait Underwater Photographer of the Year Awards

“French Angel” by Michael Gallagher. Third place in the Portrait Category. (Photo: © Michael Gallagher/UPY2021)