Images and photographic competitions from the marine world.
An emotive photograph showing a freediver examining the aftermath of whaling sees Alex Dawson from Sweden named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024. Dawson’s photograph Whale Bones (pictured above) triumphed over 6,500 underwater pictures entered by underwater photographers from around the world. “Whale Bones was photographed in the toughest conditions,” explains chair of judging panel […]
Footage has been released by Insta360, which shows incredible 360 views of the stars, the Milky Way, and earth. The company says this is the first time a 360° action camera has reached space. This latest venture, bringing images of the ocean as never seen before, comes in collaboration with Media Storm and SAR satellite […]
Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image has partnered with METSTRADE for the 14th edition of the international photography competition. Professional photographers from all over the world are invited to submit their best image taken between 10 October 2022 and 8 October 2023. The 80 best images selected by an international jury will be published on the event […]
Marine photography business BoatPhotos.co.uk is to be auctioned on eBay. With no reserve and a starting price of 99p, eBay bidders will have a chance to own this longstanding business. Bidding will commence on Thursday 23 March 2023. Since BoatPhotos began operations 18 years ago, owner Tony Toller has photographed over 25,000 different craft, most […]
Stoneways Marine has revealed the winners of its inaugural Amateur Marine Photographer of the Year competition. First place has been awarded to Natasha Fairbrother from Hampshire, for her photo (above) showing the fun, laughter and bonding experiences which take place when afloat. Judges said it encapsulated the spirit of the competition’s theme, “life onboard.” Second […]
The winners of the Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image photography competition have been announced at a prize-giving ceremony in Malta. Spanish photographer Nico Martinez picked up the top prize thanks to a photo taken during the TP52 World Championships in Cascais (POR). “The TP52 fleet was sailing downwind, with a light breeze and in a very […]
French Polynesia-based photographer Ben Thouard has won the 2022 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition. Out of thousands of entries, it was Thouard who most impressed judges with his incredible image of a surfer battling against one of the heaviest waves in the world, captured off the coast of Teahupo’o in Tahiti. This year’s finalists […]
The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has announced the winner of its 10th annual photography competition, showcasing images relating to all aspects of the UK’s historic relationship with the sea. This year, the maritime charity’s annual Ultimate Sea Views competition received more than 1,000 entries from amateur and professional photographers, with the judging panel awarding the overall […]
A yacht captain and crew have had their claim – of witnessing a milky sea – verified by the National Academy of Sciences’ journal. And, in a world first, this is the first time the phenomena has been caught on camera. Ganesha, 16m, was embarking on a circumnavigation of the globe when it crossed the […]
MS Amlin are pleased to announce that their brand ambassador, Robin Knox Johnston, will unveil the winner of the MS Amlin “Life on the Water” photography competition 2018 during a winners’ reception at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show. The reception will take place during the MS Amlin Press Event which is being held on the MS […]