UPY 2025

UPY  Wrecks - Commended
'Two worlds collide - sky and water'
Jantina Scheltema

This image was taken in Kreidesee Hemmoor, a favorite spot for both training and fun dives. The diver is my trusted buddy Marco, who’s always a willing an patient model. I had captured this scene before with my previous camera, but the quality wasn’t quite there. Using the Nikon Z8 with a 15mm lens, I could work with natural light and reduce the water distance between the camera and the subject, achieving the clarity and depth I envisioned.
I love how surreal this scene feels – the airplane flying through the water column, paired with a diver. It invites you to question: which one doesn’t belong, the plane or the person? This is the paradox that I hoped to capture.

Judge's comment: This graphically simple image certainly stood out from the crowd and kept up its appeal throughout the rounds. Unusual images can fade with viewing but we all felt that this deserved promotion into the winners enclosure.

Peter Rowlands