UPY 2025

UPY 2018 Macro - Commended
'Bubble'
K.Zhang

I shot this photo in Yakushima Japan,there is lot’s of rock pools, and many blenny living inside.In fact, I specifically went there to take reflected photo of blenny there.Photography in a rock pool is a very interesting experience, you must know the tide time there,and reflex photographs can be taken only at low tide. Because only at this time, the water surface closest to blenny to form a reflection. When I was taking this photo,a bubble that may have been released from photosynthesis by algae floated near the blenny,and it seems to be looking at the bubble. In order to keep the surface calm, I held my breath, kept myself still, took this picture. I am so happy to record this interesting moment.

Judge's comment: This is a fine rock pool image with a high key feel throughout. The pastel colours of both the blenny and the shallow water all combine, not to mention the tiny bubble which provides a resting place for the eye of the viewer.
Martin Edge