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UPY 2026 Up & Coming - Runner Up
'Dancing with Light'
Khaichuin Sim
My wife was snorkeling at the surface while I was below on scuba, in the mangroves of Casa Cenote. As I encountered this magical scene, sunlight filtered through the canopy above, creating ethereal beams that illuminated the crystal-clear water. I used hand signals to ask my wife to free-dive to the perfect spot, where she gracefully suspended herself underwater, appearing to dance with the light.
Judge's comment: A photo that is all about capturing the beauty of light. Both as the shafts of sun radiate down through the canopy, but also how the highlights and shadows perfectly reveal the contours of the model. High quality.
Alex Mustard
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