UPY 2025

UPY  British Waters Living Together - Commended
'Under the Spotlight'
James Harris

I took this shot while diving at a site constructed from eco-friendly Reef Cubes designed by Arc Marine. The dive revealed an array of marine life, yet it was this small crab, tucked securely inside one of the cubes, that most captured my attention. I aimed to make him the focal point of the image while preserving the essence of his unique habitat. By angling my strobes to shine through the cube's upper opening, I created a spotlight effect, allowing the ambient light to softly illuminate the surrounding seascape.

Judge's comment: A captivating image that really draws you in to the swimming crab sheltering in the Reef Cube, brought alive by the inventive use of lighting.

Alex Mustard