Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019
UPY 2019 saw Richard Barnden from the UK named 'Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019'.
Richard also picked up 'British Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019' with his captivating image titled 'The Gauntlet'.
See the complete winners list: 2019 winners gallery.
See UPY as part of the Milan Photo Week - we are very proud to be representing our winners in this prestigious photographic event.
See all the results in the 2019 winners gallery
Click to see a gallery of over 100 stunning underwater images - the UPY 2019 winners
2019 winners videos
Award and category winners tell us about their striking images - check them out!
Meet the judges
Meet our top team of international judges
UPY on the road
Want to attract visitors to your venue? See how you can host the UPY 2019 Exhibition
Stories from our winners
See what it means to be a winner with some stories of past entrants enjoying their prizes
Competition Rules
Please make sure you are 100% sure of the rules and image submission guidelines
