Behind The Winning Shot: On The Set With Ric Frazier

Editor's note: Ric Frazier's 2nd place image in the 2007 Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide Competition 'wide angle unrestricted' category was a major topic of conversation while on exhibit at the 2007 Our World Underwater dive expo in Chicago. Many of the show attendees and the online community, including professional photographers, challenged and debated that the image was the result of crafty photoshop work. I asked Ric if he would be willing to share the story behind this cool shot. It's a break from wildlife photography, but is very much skillfully executed underwater imagery at its finest. Ric also shoots video professionally, and is extremely skilled. He placed second in the 2007 competition at Our World Underwater, and for 2008 he is among the esteemed panel of judges for the video competition...