UPY 2024

UPY  Marelux Macro - Highly Commended
'Peas in a pod'
Ipah Uid Lynn

Macro photography has always been a passion of mine. For many years I was using a compact camera until I decided to step up the game by switching to DSLR. This was actually my first time using a bigger camera. I remember struggling with this image as it was so small. I had to switch to manual focus to get the shot I needed and waiting for the right moment until the ladybugs lined up side by side. I took many images but this one stood out. My strobe light had to be at the lowest setting, and I composed with an empty background behind in order to get the image I wanted.

Judge's comment: As with every year, there were many classic shots of marine life on diagonals but the contrasting colours of these two cuties and the horizontal lines fading to the right made this stand out. The lighting and composition are perfect.
Peter Rowlands