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Full results of Think Pink Photo contest
The second annual THINK PINK photo contest has announced its results. The contest features images with the color pink in theme and proceeds are donated to breast cancer research organizations. Congratulations to winners Henley Spiers and Eduardo Arribada and to all those among the placings.
Video: Episode 1 of Timor Leste From Below
Episode One of the new web series, Timor Leste From Below, has been released. The series is the next in line from Scubazoo, the production company that also produced the scuba diving web series Borneo From Below. The series will consist of ten episodes and will feature different aspects of diving Timor Leste.
DUC announces results of 2018 Shootout
The Durban Undersea Club (DUC) has announced the winners of their 2018 Shootout. It attracted entries from local and foreign photographers, with the requirement that the images must have been taken within the geographic region of Southern Africa. Congratulations to all the winners.
Winners of the 2018 Scuba Diving magazine photo contest have been announced
The winners of the 2018 Scuba Diving magazine underwater photo contest have been announced. Winners were selected from the more than 2,100 entries. A grand prize winner as well as winners of the three categories were selected: Wide-Angle, Macro, Conceptual and Compact Camera. The grand prize image was shot by Rodney Bursiel.
Behind the scenes of Eric Church’s Rolling Stones underwater photo shoot
The cover of the current issue of Rolling Stone features an underwater photo of Nashville singer Eric Church, photographed by Joe Pugliese. An accompanying video highlights getting the shot and the purpose of using an underwater shot for the accompanying interview. Church was photographed in a pool with his guitar.
Tamron announces 17-35mm f/2.8-4 wide angle lens
Tamron has announced a lightweight and compact 17-35mm f/2.8-4 ultra wide angle lens. Primarily designed for full frame cameras, it has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m (11 in) across its full zoom range and is quite short at around 90.0mm (3.5 in) in length.
Researchers seek input for AI underwater imagery project
UK based academic researchers and underwater photographers, Simon Emberton and Chris Simons, are seeking input into a project that combines the use of AI and the enhancement of underwater imagery. In order to further their research, they are wanting to find out how individuals are carrying out their post processing.
Major earthquake impacts Indonesia
A series of major earthquakes have hit the Indonesian island of Lombok, with tremors being felt on the neighboring island of Bali. The most recent 6.9 magnitude quake has caused 98 fatalities in Lombok, with over 200 injured and 20,000 displaced.
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