UPY 2025

UPY  Black & White - Highly Commended
'Enemy Within'
Aaron Wong

I was looking into the blue at the outer reef of the pass in an outgoing tide. While the ‘wall of sharks’ was the main draw in Fakarava, I noticed this lone shark swimming on it’s own against a school of fish. I decided that I would capture the moment as a wide shot then waited for the shark to come nearer as the background IS the story. I shot it with ambient light and knew almost immediately it would be perfect for the Black & White category!

Judge's comment: When you are looking for the peak of the big action it takes nerve to look around for alternatives and spot the simple potential of this sublime shot. The choice of black and white is perfect and sometimes an overall image doesn’t have to be in your face to impress. Sometimes less is more.
- Peter Rowlands