Ocean Art 2023 Winning Images (Large Images)

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“The Beauty of the Swamp”

1st Place – Bryat Turffs

Shot in Everglades National Park, Florida, USA

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“Sunbass Home”

2nd Place – Enrico Somogyi

Shot in Westbruch Quarry, Germany

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“Wroom”

3rd Place – Andrea Michelutti

Shot in Red Sea, Egypt

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Compact Macro

“Underwater Fireworks”

1st Place – Imogen Manins

Shot in Mornington Peninsula, Australia

Story of the Shot

“Radioactive”

2nd Place – Marcus Commodore

Shot in Bali, Indonesia

Story of the Shot

“Riding”

3rd Place – Regie Casia

Shot in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines

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“Into the Flames”

4th Place – Miguel Ramirez

Shot in Reunion Island

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Compact Behavior

“Stay-at-home Mom”

1st Place – Derek Singer

Shot in Hoodsport, Wahsington, USA

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“Chance Encounter”

2nd Place – Brandon Hannan

Story of the Shot

“Kiss Me”

3rd Place – Andrea Michelutti

Shot in Puerto Galera, Philippines

Story of the Shot

“Hello”

Honorable Mention – Keri Frankenstein

Shot in Bimini, Bahamas

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“Circle of Life”

Honorable Mention – Andrea Michelutti

Shot in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines

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