Underwater Photographer of the Year 2017 : Gabriel BARATHIEU

12 février 2017

Underwater Photographer of the Year 2017

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J'ai l'immense honneur et plaisir  de remporter le titre de Photographe sous-marin de l'année 2017 grace à cette photo de poulpe prise dans le lagon de Mayotte en Mai 2016.

UPY, Underwater Photographer of the Year est une récente compétition. C'est seulement la 3 ème édition. Mais elle n'en demeure pas moins très populaire au point d'etre devenu en seulement deux ans une compétition de photographie sous-marine incontournable.

Cette année, près de 4500 photos ont été soumise par 67 nationalités différentes.

C'est pour moi une énorme et très belle surprise. Le niveau est extrêmement élevé. Rien que le fait d'avoir une photo primé est un exploit.

 

Le lien des photos gagnantes : UPY 2017

 

Les différents articles de la presse internationale sur ce concours: 

 

Back story printed: In the lagoon of Mayotte, during spring low tides, there is very little water on the flats. Only 30 cm in fact. That's when I took this picture. I had to get as close as possible to the dome to create this effect. The 14 mm is an ultra wide angle lens with very good close focus which gives this effect of great size. The octopus appears larger, and the height of water also. Also, I didn't need flash because I had lots of natural light. Judge's comments: Alex Mustard Both balletic and malevolent, this image shows that the octopus means business as it hunts in a shallow lagoon. The way it moves is so different from any predator on land, this truly could be an alien from another world. A truly memorable creature, beautifully photographed. Peter Rowlands Vibrant contrasting colours, detailed delicate textures and a perfect pose. Add the right choice of lens for the situation and they all combine to produce a Champion. Martin Edge I cannot praise this photograph enough. As soon as I first set eyes on it as we worked our way through the Wide Angle Cat, I knew it was destined for a huge success. One amazing Image!
Back story printed: In the lagoon of Mayotte, during spring low tides, there is very little water on the flats. Only 30 cm in fact. That's when I took this picture. I had to get as close as possible to the dome to create this effect. The 14 mm is an ultra wide angle lens with very good close focus which gives this effect of great size. The octopus appears larger, and the height of water also. Also, I didn't need flash because I had lots of natural light. Judge's comments: Alex Mustard Both balletic and malevolent, this image shows that the octopus means business as it hunts in a shallow lagoon. The way it moves is so different from any predator on land, this truly could be an alien from another world. A truly memorable creature, beautifully photographed. Peter Rowlands Vibrant contrasting colours, detailed delicate textures and a perfect pose. Add the right choice of lens for the situation and they all combine to produce a Champion. Martin Edge I cannot praise this photograph enough. As soon as I first set eyes on it as we worked our way through the Wide Angle Cat, I knew it was destined for a huge success. One amazing Image!
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