Our Objective

To promote underwater photography, provide opportunities for divers to nurture photography skills, and increase marine environmental appreciation to all through this medium.’ 

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Origins

In January 2010, a small group of divers with an avid passion for underwater photography began meeting regularly to share their images, in-camera and photo editing skills. 
Interest grew and Snappers’ Underwater Photography Inc was formed in March 2012. 

We continue to grow – mentoring, learning and sharing, while having fun. 
Who knows what each photographer can achieve with their acquired skills, and the group’s support.

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Judge for January 2022 Local Waters competition.

I am pleased to advise that Dr David Harasti, talented U/W photographer, and  Senior Marine Scientist (Fisheries Research) at NSW Department of Primary Industries has offered to judge the January 2022 Local Waters competition. His work on our local area is extensive and can be found @ http://www.daveharasti.com/nelsonbay/

Looking forward to some great images, remember the competition closes midnight 30th January 2022.

by Ian Marriner, January 14, 2022

December Comp – general comments and January 2022 reminder

December 2021 – OPEN competition results.

Last one for 2021 calendar year, phew!!!

I encourage you all to review the comments for each image, a great way to learn and gather new ideas and approaches. Think about “why’ the judge may have seen it that way and made their comments. Ponder and reflect.

REMINDER – January 2022 LOCAL WATERS – (Manning to Hawkesbury River)

Judges Overall comments from Di Schofield – Belmont 16 Footers Photographic Club

 -Thank you for inviting me to judge your competition.  It was not an easy task as the standard was high. It was difficult to choose the 3 placings as they were so close in standard.  I would place all 3 on my lounge room wall!

Take care in end processing – watch contrast, highlights, shadows and cropping

Di Schofield

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by Ian Marriner, January 5, 2022

Results for competitions in Open

There were 9 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in Open

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Home AloneS
Ian Marriner – 1st Place
Open

Regal AngelfishS
Ian Marriner – 2nd Place
Open

Banded Egg Cowry at Little Beach
Trevor Cotterill – 3rd Place
Open

Moray-Serrated Hinge Back Shrimp
Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended
Open

Giant Frogfish
Kate Tinson – Highly Commended
Open

Nudi at Night
Kate Tinson – Highly Commended
Open

leafy
Trevor Howard – Highly Commended
Open

Piggyback
Lyndon Turner – Highly Commended
Open

Just hanging around
Edi Payrleitner – Highly Commended
Open

by Ian Marriner, January 5, 2022

Confirming Categories for December 2021 and January 2022

Confirming Categories for December and January

NB – to upload your images for January will need to go to the 2022 “Year Selector” TAB in the top right corner

December 2021Open Sun 26 Dec 2021
January 2022Local Waters (Manning River to Hawkesbury River) Sun 30th Jan 2022
    

All the best, Ian

by Ian Marriner, December 23, 2021

A Safe and Happy Christmas

A Safe and happy Christmas

Wishing you and your families a safe and happy Christmas break. May you have the opportunity to travel safely and enjoy time with those you care about.

On behalf of Snappers, we hope you have a fantastic break and have an opportunity to enjoy some time underwater.

Enjoy and stay safe, we’ll catch up in the New Year.

by Ian Marriner, December 23, 2021

Results for competitions in Animal Behaviour

There were 8 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in Animal Behaviour

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Symbiotic Orangutan Crab
Trevor Howard – 1st Place
Animal Behaviour

Boxer crab birth
Emma Turner – 2nd Place
Animal Behaviour

Bubble Shell Mother and Calf
Ian Marriner – 3rd Place
Animal Behaviour

Parasite on rock flathead
Hans Staub – Highly Commended
Animal Behaviour

Crowded House
Kate Tinson – Highly Commended
Animal Behaviour

Hitchhikers
Kate Tinson – Highly Commended
Animal Behaviour

Mating Nudibranchs
Trevor Howard – Highly Commended
Animal Behaviour

In the mood
Edi Payrleitner – Highly Commended
Animal Behaviour

by Ian Marriner, December 16, 2021

Reminder – Extra Zoom Meeting Wednesday 15 December – 7:00 pm

Roy Killen (Nov judge) to present his comments at an extra Zoom meeting on Wednesday 14th Dec at 7 pm. Roy’s comments and instruction are always valuable so if you can make that meeting it would be appreciated.

Meeting instructions were sent by Kate via email on 7/12/2021

Hope you can make it, I am sure it will be insightful and valuable, Ian

by Ian Marriner, December 15, 2021

Results for competitions in Open

There were 10 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in Open

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Fluffy Phyllodesmium – Night Dive
Trevor Cotterill – 1st Place
Open

Lionfish on Sponge
Ian Marriner – 2nd Place
Open

Home
Ashley Smith – 3rd Place
Open

Barracudas
Hans Staub – Highly Commended
Open

Anenomie
Ian Marriner – Highly Commended
Open

two eyes
Trevor Howard – Highly Commended
Open

About Turn
Lyndon Turner – Highly Commended
Open

Swansea Cuttlefish
Matt Dowse – Highly Commended
Open

Butterfly
Emma Turner – Highly Commended
Open

Eye of the crocodile.
Peter Davis – Highly Commended
Open

by Ian Marriner, November 10, 2021

Results for competitions in Textures – Patterns

There were 9 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in Textures – Patterns

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Baubles
Ian Marriner – 1st Place
Textures Patterns

Macro Crown of Thorns Nth Solitary
Trevor Cotterill – 2nd Place
Textures Patterns

Pattern1
Trevor Howard – 3rd Place
Textures Patterns

Angelfish
Hans Staub – Highly Commended
Textures Patterns

blue and orange
Hans Staub – Highly Commended
Textures Patterns

Snuggled In
Ian Marriner – Highly Commended
Textures Patterns

Macro ascidians
Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended
Textures Patterns

Yellow Crinoid
Edi Payrleitner – Highly Commended
Textures Patterns

Christmas Tree Worm
Ashley Smith – Highly Commended
Textures Patterns

by Ian Marriner, October 14, 2021

Results for competitions in Open

There were 10 entries that gained our highest award(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in Open

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Hawks Nest
Emma Turner – 1st Place
Open

Under Cover
Lyndon Turner – 2nd Place
Open

underwater garden
Margo Smith – 2nd Place
Open

whites seahorse and arminas
Trevor Howard – 3rd Place
Open

Swansea Moray
Matt Dowse – 3rd Place
Open

Platypus Cowry Little Beach
Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended
Open

Pink Phyllodesmium – Night Dive
Trevor Cotterill – Highly Commended
Open

Pink Floral
Ian Marriner – Highly Commended
Open

Dinner Plate
Lyndon Turner – Highly Commended
Open

cleaner shrimp
Trevor Howard – Highly Commended
Open

by Ian Marriner, September 15, 2021