3rd Place, British Society of Underwater Photographers (BSoUP) - Annual Underwater Excellence Portfolio Competition, May 2024

I captured these Glassfish swirling around the top of a shallow water pinnacle using a long exposure. The pinnacle was adorned with soft corals which create a stunning explosion of colour, reflected in the delicate transparency of the little fish.

"The theme is underwater excellence, all three of these images are pretty much flawless in technique and show diversity in technique. Great composition, lighting and use of slow shutter. The hero fish is really stands out in the middle of the frame in the slow shutter shot. The only critique is the be wary of over processing of the Coleman, it looks a touch over done."

Judged by Byron Conroy

Location: El Quseir, Red Sea, Egypt

Photographer: Laura Storm