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Mankind ’ s Impact on the Environment , category 2021 winner Paul Colley
Close-Up , category 2021 winner Cathy Lewis
Restricted , category 2021 winner Grant McCarry
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THE DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE 2022 British and Irish Underwater Photography Competition ( BIUPC ). And with this year ’ s one-day splash in supported by BSAC , there ’ s even more reason why BSAC members should get involved .
On Saturday , 3 September , underwater photographers from around the UK and Ireland will participate in the popular competition . Participants have 24 hours to take what could be an award-worthy image anywhere in and around the marine and freshwater locations of the UK and Republic of Ireland .
Organised by the British Society of Underwater Photographers ( BSoUP ), the annual photography competition is the brainchild of
UK underwater photographer Paul Colley . Each year , entrants compete for a trophy in memory of one of BSoUP ’ s co-founders , the late Peter Scoones , and the title British & Irish Underwater Photography Champion . The 2022 British and Irish Underwater Photography Competition is open to all underwater photographers , whether you have only recently picked up
your camera or if you are a seasoned ‘ pro ’. There are four main categories — Wide- Angle ; Close-up ; Compact Camera ; and ‘ Human impact on the marine and freshwater environment ’.
Any BSAC members entering the 2022 competition will gain access to a special offer of 15 months ’ membership of BSoUP for the price of 12 .
BSoUP chairman Nick Watson , a BSAC diver , said that BIUPC was unique in the competition calendar . “ While it ’ s important to have the basics of exposure and composition under your belt , being in the right place at the right time to get a unique image can give the edge .
“ And , with branch diving , clubs are often diving in places where photographers should be taking photographs , they are well placed to get a competition-worthy shot .”
For more information on the 2022 British & Irish Underwater Photography Championship , the various categories and how to enter , go to https :// bit . ly / 3jHBJOw