The winner of ‘ Mankind ’ s Impact on the Environment ’ from last year ’ s BIUPC , by Paul Colley
Close up category winner Dan Bolt
Picture-perfect
Torbay
THE ANNUAL TORBAY SPLASH-IN underwater photography competition made the most of a window of good weather , with 18 participants vying to take the winning image .
Organised by Torbay BSAC , the oneday competition in June saw a total of 69 images taken around the local coast within the allotted time , with four category titles up for grabs . The standard for the categories – beginner , compact camera , wide-angle and close up / macro – was high , giving competition judge , Peter Rowlands , a tough job .
The four winners , plus the overall Popular Vote winner , were presented at an evening dinner held at the Royal Torbay Yacht Club . This year ’ s Splash-in was sponsored by O ’ three & Teignmouth Dive Centre .
Here are the 2022 Splash-in category winners and runners ’ up :
Beginner
Compact Camera
Wide-angle
Close up / macro
1st James Rogers 2nd Tim Allen
1st Jo Cale 2nd Jon Bunker
1st Dan Bolt 2nd Tony Reed
1st Dan Bolt 2nd Dan Bolt
Popular Vote People ’ s Choice – James Rogers
For a full report on the 2022 Torbay Splash-in , go to www . torbay-bsac . co . uk
A photo competition for all
THERE ’ S STILL TIME TO ENTER THIS YEAR ’ S BRITISH AND IRISH UNDERWATER Photography Championship ( BIUPC ), which takes place on 3 September .
Open to all underwater photographers , participants have 24 hours to take a snapshot of any coastal or marine environment in and around the UK and Republic of Ireland . Unlike other ‘ splash in ’ type competitions , the BIUPC is not limited to one geographical area , which makes it accessible for all divers to take part .
Organised by the British Society of Underwater Photographers ( BSoUP ) and supported by BSAC , there are four categories in this year ’ s competition - Wide-Angle ; Close-up ; Compact Camera ; and ‘ Human impact on the marine and freshwater environment ’. All entries will also 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 ’.
Any BSAC members entering the 2022 competition will also 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 he was looking forward to a high standard of entries this year .
“ Historically we get a unique set of images from BIUPC , and it is a great way to start engaging with other keen and talented people in the Underwater Photographic community .”
For more information on the 2022 British & Irish Underwater Photography Championship , the various categories and how to enter , go to www . bsoup . org . uk
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