UPY 2025

UPY  British Waters Living Together - Runner Up
'Take a Deep Breath'
Guy Trees

As the seaweed photosynthesizes around us, we seek refuge from the fast pace of daily life beneath the waves, where it is quiet. We relax, our heart rate slows down; for many people, the ocean provides a place to find peace. With no prior set up and only ambient lighting, this photo captures a freediver in a moment of tranquillity as she weaves her way through the kelp. All too soon, we surface for air.

Judge's comment: Beautiful scenery that rounds up with a very nice model position. The atmosphere of the shot and the nice framing are truly well done, with the model smiling and dressed so nicely. Only the fins could have been also in the frame, nothing else to criticise!

Tobias Friedrich