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Rosenstiel School's Underwater Photo Contest Winners Announced
In its fourth annual Underwater Photography Contest, the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science attracted a diverse array of national and international photographic talent representing 23 countries and more than 480 images to compete in one of three categories: “wide angle,” “macro,” and “fish or marine animal portrait.” Recognition was also given to the best among University of Miami student entries. Winning images were chosen through anonymous judging by a panel of experts in photography, fine arts, and sciences, including Taimy Alvarez, Lauren R. Gould, Ken Marks, Myron Wang and Nicole Wang. The competition was open to all amateur photographers who earn no more than 20 percent of their income from their photography. Awards included a weeklong trip with Blackbeard’s Cruises and cash prizes.
Here are this year's winners:
Best Overall
Jerry Kane Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Macro
1st Patrick Weir, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
2nd Patrick Weir, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
3rd Steven Kovacs, Clewiston, Florida
Wide Angle
1st Nadine Umbscheiden, Munich, Germany
2nd Joe Tomoleoni, Tarzana, Califorinia
3rd Mark Thomas, Cheshire, United Kingdom
1st Nadine Umbscheiden, Munich, Germany
2nd Joe Tomoleoni, Tarzana, Califorinia
3rd Mark Thomas, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Portrait
1st Yves Antoniazzo, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
2nd Wayne MacWilliams, Miami, Florida
3rd Marchione Giacomo, La Loggia, Italy
1st Yves Antoniazzo, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
2nd Wayne MacWilliams, Miami, Florida
3rd Marchione Giacomo, La Loggia, Italy
Student Best Entry — University of Miami
1st Tauna Rankin, Doral, Florida
2nd Evan D'Alessandro, Key Biscayne, Florida
3rd Neil Hammerschlag, Miami Beach, Florida
To see the winning photos, please visit this page.
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