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Results of UPY 2015 announced
The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2015 results were announced during a ceremony at the London Dive Show last weekend. The overall winner was Nuno Sá, with his macro portrait of a seahorse entitled “50 Tons of Me”, a reminder about the commercial harvesting of seahorses. Hearty congratulations to all the winners and especially to the many members of the Wetpixel community in the rankings.
Video: Steve Perry on lens diffraction
Nature Photographer Steve Perry has posted a video onto YouTube that explains the causes, issues and cures for lens diffraction. Somewhat technical to start with, the tutorial goes on to provide practical answers for “real life” issues.
Serif launches Affinity Photo
Serif has launched a beta version of Affinity Photo, which the company claims, is a pro competitor for Photoshop. It features an up-to-date code architecture, powerful selection tools, a depth of field tool and infilling (similar to Content Aware Fill). The beta is only for Mac and is available as a free download. Upon its release, Affinity Photo will cost $50 to purchase, which includes two years of free updates/upgrades.
Daily updates from Three Sisters Spring available on Facebook
The influx of large numbers of manatees into the the Three Sister Springs area of Crystal River has lead to it being closed to visitors several times over the past few weeks. In order to try and disseminate information about its closure, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will be posting daily updates on its Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Facebook page.
New study shows why oyster recovery in Chesapeake Bay is struggling
In a new study published this week, researchers have shown how shallow water, low oxygen dead zones occur at night in the creeks and rivers of the Chesapeake Bay, affecting the survival of oysters in the bay. (Image from Shutterstock).
Video: Cristian Dimitrius on the wildlife filmmaking industry
On the final day of the 2014 DEMA Show in Las Vegas, Emmy Award winning filmmaker Cristian Dimitrius shared some of his accumulated wisdom on how to succeed in the wildlife filmmaking industry. Wetpixel was able to film the lecture, and we present it now for your viewing pleasure…
Indonesia punishes illegal manta ray trader
In Indonesia’s “tough, new stance to protect manta rays and stop illegal fishing and trading” the first illegal trader of manta ray parts has been sentenced. The trader, known as Wrd, was arrested with four others in August and September of last year. This is the first sentencing to be handed down under the new law that was enacted last year.
Ikelite releases port extension
Ikelite has released a 2.2 inch port extension that provides compatibility for various longer lenses when used in conjunction with their mirrorless flat port. It attaches using Ikelite’s press-fit design common to their mirrorless and compact SLR housings.
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Video of the Week: “Life of a Wave Photographer” (via DivePhotoGuide)
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Shark Man serious after crash (via African Diver)
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How do you give a polar bear a ‘medical’? (via BBC)