Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023: Winning Images Go on Display in Australia
Marine biologist Jialing Cai earned the 2023 grand title for her captivating shot of a paper nautilus — an unusual type of octopus — floating on a bit of debris after a volcanic eruption in the Philippines. It was taken on a blackwater dive, meaning during the night, using high-powered light sources that simulate the moon and attract sea life.
https://nicenews.com/environment/ocean-photographer-of-the-year-2023/
Second place went to Andrei Savin, who captured a striking photograph of a crab perched in the middle of a sea anemone, also in the Philippines.
Conservation (Hope) Category 2nd Place
"Two pale octopuses sit on a pipe that forms part of an artificial reef built to attract octopuses and other marine life to the area." Australia
Photograph by Jules Casey
Adventure Category Winner
"While surfing North Shore’s famous Banzai Pipeline, a rainbow appears." O’ahu, Hawaii
Photograph by Todd Glaser
Adventure Category 2nd Place
"A surfer braves a big swell, while the setting sun paints the sky red." Sydney, Australia
Photograph by Gergo Rugli
Fine Art Category Winner
"A whale shark and its entourage of remoras is attracted by the bright lights of fishermen." The Maldives
Photograph by Jade Hoksbergen
Fine Art Category Highly Commended
"A curious spider squat lobster checks out the photographer’s camera lens." The Philippines
Photograph by Yung Sen Wu
Young Photographer Category Winner
"A bodyboarder paddles out to sea, while big storm clouds block the sun and create an electric blue colour effect on the wave." Western Australia
Photograph by Jarvis Smallman,
Wildlife Category Winner
"A lizardfish’s open mouth reveals its last meal." The Philippines
Photograph by Jack Pokoj
Wildlife Category 2nd Place
(My Favorite)
"A gentoo penguin, the fastest penguin species in the world, charges across the water." Antarctica
Photograph by Craig Parry
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Gorgeous photos. Thanks for sharing these and redirecting my attention to a wonderful place.
@nursefrombirth
Having seen these beauties in the wild in this river, this one particular caught my interest. What a picture. 💜
@nursefrombirth Sacred Manatee!! 🙏🏼
Conservation (Hope) Category Winner
"A manatee enjoys the crystal-clear waters of the Homosassa River." Florida
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Photograph by Sylvie Ayer