Asian Diver and Scuba Diver Issue 01-2020 (117) | Page 6

a N O .1 1 7 I S S U E 1 /20 20 THROUGH THE LENS COLLECTOR’S EDITION INSPIRATIONAL IMAGES BY PHOTOGRAPHY GURUS FROM THE EDITORIAL DIRECTOR ADEX OCEAN Plunging from a world of land and sky, filtered light beneath the surface is made placid in the depths. But what if you can see each layer, all put together? This is the beauty of split shots, and one that I have attempted to encapsulate in this issue through renowned photographers who are excellent in their craft. Along with this, the best of underwater and blackwater photography are stitched together, and this Collectors’ Edition of Scuba Diver Ocean Planet is one that is chock-full of breathtaking images taken by Photography Gurus around the world. VISION 2020 D E D I C AT E D T O A P L A S T I C – F R E E O C EA N www.adex.asia SINGAPORE OCEAN WEEK APRIL 17–19 SUNTEC SINGAPORE I am proud to announce that these photographers are also going to be part of the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) 2020 as speakers, sharing their expertise in their respective fields and judging ADEX Voice of the Ocean 2020 Photo/ Video/Art Competition, organised by Underwater360. The ADEX Voice of the Ocean live judging is to be held at ADEX Ocean Vision 2020, April 19, 3-5PM. We have more photography gurus in store that will grace our show, so do keep a lookout for them! by www.uw360. asia We will also be hosting the Asian Photographer of the Year 2020, which is co-organised by Underwater360 & World Shootout, to be held in ADEX Beijing Ocean Fiesta 2020. I look forward to seeing everyone at ADEX 2020 – whether you’re a photography enthusiast, aphotography guru yourself, or are simply drawn to beautiful images. One Ocean, One Love John Thet Publisher, Asian Geographic Magazines Pte Ltd CEO, Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) President, Media Publishers Association Singapore (MPAS) Founder, Underwater360, Historical Diving Society Asia (HDSA), Ocean Citizen 10 4 | SDAA On the cover Pacific man-of-war at Bushrangers Bay, New South Wales, Australia image © Matthew Smith 2020年度最佳摄影师奖 ASIAN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2020 CONTENTS 10 SPLIT SHOT PHOTO GURUS 46 UNDERWATER PHOTO GURUS 72 BLACKWATER PHOTO GURUS 104 Buyer’s Guide