UPY 2025

UPY  Compact - Commended
'Shades of Red'
Alopa

Seraya, in Bali, is famous for the harlequin shrimps and my intention for this dive was shooting them, but frustratingly I didn’t find any on this dive. Close to the end of the I noticed a nice red, vertical seapen. And on it was a goby with the eggs of a parasite on its back. It was in a tricky position to shoot, but I held my breath and managed three stable shots. At home, I was very happy with my goby picture and it made me realise that we don’t always need the A-list subject; sometimes good light and perspective with make a more special image.

Judge's comment: Exquisite colours and a strong diagonal create an important initial appeal perfected by the eggs to complete the story. A great example of the serious capabilities of a compact camera system.

Peter Rowlands