The splendor of underwater species which is normally not seen by common man is brought to light by the images of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018. The results has unearthed the wonder of seaworld and the unusual scenes which deserves appreciation and attention. The most prestigious underwater photography contest started since 2014-15 and has a successful history with it. The contest covers 11 categories which includes wide angle, macro, wrecks, behaviour, portrait, black and white, compact, up and coming, british waters wide angle, british waters macro and british waters compact.
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018 title is won by German Photographer Tobiad Friedrich for his image titled "Cycle War". The image reveals Norton 16H motorcycles loaded into the backs of submerged fordson WOT 3 trucks. The soldierfish parade is seen beautifully over the wreck. Tobias explains that his conceived image took few years to visualize and he gave it life through a series of pictures joined together in panorama. The Underwater Photographer of the Year will receive the top prize, a $5000 USD voucher from Nauticam.
Cycle war underwater photography by tobias
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