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Announcing the winners of the DPG/Wetpixel Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2022

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2 years ago

January 31, 2023

DivePhotoGuide (DPG) and Wetpixel are proud to announce the winning images and short films in the 2022 edition of the DPG/Wetpixel Masters Underwater Imaging Competition. Once again, thousands of photographers and filmmakers from dozens of countries competed in what has become known as the “World Championship” of international underwater imaging events.

Created by DPG and Wetpixel, two of the largest online resources for underwater shooters, the competition invited submissions to five image categories and a video category, with entries evaluated by a panel of award-winning photographers: Kurt Amsler, Renee Capozzola, Erin Quigley, Marty Snyderman, Tom St George, and William Tan.

: “Stingray at Dawn”: Over-Under Winner by JillAnne Ward McCarty

: “Godiva in the sunshine”: Wide Angle Winner by Raffaele Livornese

: “Dragon in a Dream”: Macro Winner by Nicolas Remy

: “Lion Rays”: Traditional Winner by Renata Romeo

Incredibly, for a second year running, Martin Broen received the “Best of Show” prize for his
1st place in the Black and White category. The image, a stunning capture of the dramatic stalactites and stalagmites in a Mexican cenote, earned Martin the top cash prize of $1,000. The 1st place winners in the other categories were Renata Romeo (Traditional), Nicolas Remy (Macro), Raffaele Livornese (Wide Angle), JillAnne Ward McCarty (Over-Under), and Alex del Olmo (Short Film).

In a joint statement, DPG Editor-in-Chief Joseph Tepper and Wetpixel Publisher Adam Hanlon
said:

“The winning entries in this year’s DPG/Wetpixel Masters competition once again showcase the amazing talent that exists in our community of underwater shooters. By receiving the ‘Best of Show’ accolade for the second consecutive year—a first for the Underwater Competition Series—Martin Broen has demonstrated the irresistible allure of an exceptional image shot in an extraordinary environment. An amazing achievement!”

The organizers are pleased to announce that 15 percent of entry proceeds will once again be
donated to marine conservation efforts.

To see all the results click here

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UWACAM Impresses at BOOT 2025 with New App

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58 mins ago

March 2, 2025

Team Scubaverse

BOOT 2025, the world’s largest water sports trade fair, provided the perfect stage for the launch of the new UWACAM app which meanwhile is rated at an excellent 4.8 out of 5 in the Apple App Store.

Optimized for DIVEVOLK (divevolkdiving.com) Seatouch housings and developed in collaboration with award-winning underwater filmmaker Matthias Lebo (matthiaslebo.com), this app is user-friendly and features large, clear controls, enabling effortless and stunning shots.

It offers professional functions typically found in high-end cameras, supports the LOG format for advanced color corrections, includes built-in LUTs (Color Lookup Tables) to restore underwater colors, and provides a manual mode, user presets, histogram, focus peaking, zebra function, and much more.

As an official product of Bumbayaya GmbH (bumbayaya.ch / uwacam.com), the UWACAM app has been specifically designed for use in DIVEVOLK Seatouch underwater housings. Visitors were able to experience the app live at the DIVEVOLK booth.

UWACAM simplifies underwater photography with an intuitive user interface that is perfectly adapted for underwater operation. The app offers precise control and delivers impressive results for both hobby divers and professionals.

UWACAM

Why UWACAM?

Specifically developed for DIVEVOLK: Perfect integration into Seatouch housings for effortless underwater operation.
Simple yet professional: Switch between an Easy Automatic Mode for beginners and a comprehensive Pro Mode.
All-in-one app: Supports all photo and video formats, including LOG for professional color corrections.
Pro Features:
- Focus Peaking: Precise focus control.
- Zebra Function: Prevents over- or underexposure.
- Built-in LUTs: Color corrections for realistic underwater shots.
- Manual Controls: Fine-tune exposure, focus, white balance, and more.
Diver-Specific Features: Automatic color correction based on environment and dive depth, plus an optional magnetic compass overlay.

“We are excited to present UWACAM at BOOT 2025,” says Matthias Lebo, who played a key role in its development. “With UWACAM, we bring the beauty of the underwater world directly into the hands of divers and snorkelers—intuitive, powerful, and adaptable.”