The University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science has released the results of its 2011 underwater photography competition. Tobias Friedrich of Germany took the prize for best overall, with an image of two gobies taken at Marsa Alam, Egypt. Many congratulations to him, as well as all the other award winners. The competition is held each spring, and is open to amateur photographers only. The winning images will be displayed in an exhibit travelling throughout the South Florida community.

Best Overall:

Tobias Friedrich, Germany

Macro:

First:

Michael Gallagher, UK.

Second:

Jordi Benitez, Spain

Third:

Erika Antoniazzo, Malaysia.

Wide-Angle:

First:

Luc Rooman, Belgium.

Second:

David Barrio, Spain.

Third:

Jackie Campbell, Ireland.

Fish or Animal Portrait:

First:

Steven Kovacs, Florida.

Second:

Susan Mears, Florida.

Third:

Luc Rooman, Belgium.

Best Student Entry:

First:

Laura Rock, Florida.

Second:

Laura Rock, Florida.

Third:

Laura Rock, Florida