Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 2/2016 | Page 34

ADEX 2016 APRIL 15–17 SUNTEC SINGAPORE INDONESIA Imran Ahmad Imran Ahmad Bin Rayat Ahmad, Nikon Professional Photographer and Ocean Artist Society Member, has been named “Top Asian Underwater Photographer in the World” by Dietmar Fuchs, Chief Editor for Blancpain – Editions Fifty Fathoms. Imran’s works have been exhibited around the world, including in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Brazil, Croatia, and Russia. He is part of the judging team for various underwater and travel photography competitions as well as Nikon’s “Big Shot” Competition. He is also a celebrity judge for the “Celebrate the Sea” underwater photo competition, along with National Geographic’s Emory Kristoff. www.escapeinc.com.sg TOPICS Photo Video Zone THE IMPRINTS: PHOTOGRAPHING FOR MAGAZINES: Images aren’t just meant to be left on your hard drive: What to consider when photographing for magazines. INDONESIA/SINGAPORE Indra Swari TOPICS Photo Video Zone IT’S A SMALL WORLD: Indra shares some of her many encounters with the critters of the macro underwater world. SDOP 32 Main Stage WONDERFUL CRITTERS OF INDONESIA Indra Swari has had a lifelong passion for wildlife, which she has coupled with her love of photography and diving. She has dedicated herself to understanding animal behaviour, always looking to capture the character of her subjects. Her passion for macro photography has grown in recent years to encompass larger animals, both above and below the waterline. Indra’s work has been widely published in international magazines, and she is internationally recognised as the 2014 winner of the Underwater Species category in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, organised by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife. www.indraswariw.com