UPY 2025

UPY  Wide Angle - Highly Commended
'Zapote Bells'
Pekka Tuuri

The Zapote Bells are unique bio chemical formations and they are found only in Cenote Zapote. The first time I saw the bells I knew that I would make a picture presentation of them. Not only are they very photogenic but their narrative is also very interesting. I shot the bells in many different ways on 10 dives I made at Zapote. The bells were formerly known as “The Hells Bells”.
To imitate the hellish environment my dive buddy hid behind a big bell and lit the scene with red (and one blue) torches. I am proud of this creative picture, but even more so of the picture presentation I was able to make!

Judge's comment: Caves provide one of the most visually appealing underwater environments. Here we were excited to see a photographer experimenting with technique and challenging
our expectations of what can be achieved in this environment with this beautiful frame.
- Alex Mustard