A photo exhibition which captures the myriad marine life in Hong Kong waters, from squid to seahorses, has attracted a record number of entries this year. The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition is organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association and has been held annually since 2012.
Picture shows “Planet of the Squid”, champion of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Lau Pong-wing, Atim off Basalt Island, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Box Crab and its partner”, champion of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Tan Yin-ling off Clearwater Bay, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Giant and the little seahorse”, Marine Life in Action Award. Photo: Chan Long-yan at Hoi Ha, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “HK Black Water Series: Fly Fish”, Marine Life in Action Award, Photo: Lau Pong-wing, Atim off Ninepin Group, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Journey starts”, special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Macro & Close-up Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Henry Ho off Ninepin Group, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.
The organisers this year received a record 1,073 entries, submitted in both the Macro and Close-up Category and the Standard and Wide Angle Category and divided into open groups and student groups.
Picture shows “Head massage”, Comedy Marine Life Award. Photo: Ng Kai-lung off Sai Kung, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “My Dwelling Place”, special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Macro & Close-up Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Eric Leung off Basalt Island, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Looking at something?”, special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Macro & Close-up Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Chu Wai-ting off Sharp Island, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Good things come in pairs”, Comedy Marine Life Award. Photo: Liu Yui-chi off Ninepin Group, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Dog fight”, special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Wong Long-ching, Elvis off Tang Chau, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Jelly Home”, second runner-up of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Eric Keung off East Ninepin Island, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.
All entries had to feature marine life or ecology in Hong Kong waters. Digital photos should have been taken between October 1 last year to September 30 this year, while digital videos should have been taken between October 1, 2018 to September 30 this year.
Picture shows “Do you want to play hide and seek?”, special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Chu Ving-kwan off Pak Lap Tsai, via The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Meteor Shower”, first runner-up of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Au Wai-chi off Lobster Bay, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “GO AWAY!”, special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Wai Tsz-hin off Ung Kong Wan, via The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Predation and struggle”, special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Standard & Wide Angle Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Chan Wai-leung off Tung Sam Kei, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Octopus’ labour wards”, special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Standard & Wide Angle Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Lam Ho-ming, Ryan off Kung Chau, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Interlocked fingers”, special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Standard & Wide Angle Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Li Chuan-ho off Tung Sam Kei, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “A wandering shelter”, second runner-up of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Yiu Wai-hong off Southern District, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.Picture shows “Valentine”, first runner-up of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Digital Photo Competition. Photo: Li Dominic Savio off Port Island, via Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2020.
An exhibition featuring the winning work will be held on November 21-25 at Plaza Hollywood in Diamond Hill and on December 24-28 at +WOO shopping mall in Tin Shui Wai.
