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'Cargo Deck'
Christian Horras

This picture was taken in one of the cargo rooms of the "SS Thistlegorm", a British armed Merchant Navy ship that was sunk by German bombers in 1941. The wreck has a lot to discover and provides endless photographic possibilities!
This particular picture however was only possible with the cooperation of several underwater photographers! After having discussed what we wanted to do, we all took some lights with us and placed them in the cargo deck. The idea was to light up the dim room, showing the interesting cargo (trucks, motorbikes) and creating depth to the image. It took some time and efforts of all of the group to set up the lights. I don't remember the exact amount of lights placed but there must have been at least ten!

Judge's comment: The artifacts in the Thistlegorm wreck are well suited to off camera lighting. But the amount and variety of light in this image really opens up the space in the dark holds of this wreck. - Alex Mustard