As we move into the last few days of the competition, we’ve had a number of new competitors from around the country join us here at the Byron Bay UW Shootout. The last few days have generally leant to better macro photography conditions, however the wide angle opportunities around the Cod Hole have still been abundant with large schools of fish hanging around on most dives. Sundive have been running up to 8 boats a day, giving photographers ample opportunities to work on their entries.
Weird and wonderful small creatures have been spotted during the week, including ghost pipe fish, devil scorpion fish, mantis, marble and bumble bee shrimp, porcelain crabs, cuttlefish, and a huge range of nudis, giving photographers a massive range of subjects. Some dives have involved divers moving not more than 10m from the boat, and still having a huge range to shoot.
Aquatica and Nauticam demo housing have been going out with new and old photographers alike, and we’re offering a prize for the best photo taken with one of our demo housings.
One of the biggest highlights of the week has been the showing of the documentary The End Of The Line. This highly acclaimed film opened the eyes of many of us, and one I would highly recommend.
We’ve only one day left of shooting for the competition, then photographers and videographers will be hectically finalising their entries for the 5pm deadline. Could be a big day!
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- Sundive owner Jack with resident photo pro Mark
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- Previous UWF winners Chris and John with their Nauticam systems
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- Steve after diving with a Nauticam 7D
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- Waiting to dive at Sundive
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- Murray helping pull Plucka in
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- Matt, Wayne and Ryan enjoying wine and cheese after a day of diving
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- Porcelain crabs have been one of the many small inhabitants around the Nursery
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- Ornate ghost pipfish have been fairly elusive during the week
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- Cuttlefish have been in abundance around Julian Rocks
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- A small bumblebee shrimp on a sea whip
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- Shrimp in the Cod Hole
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