News, Travel & Events

Staff · Issue 117, Nov/Dec 2020 · pp. 5–10

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News, Travel & Events The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest (UPY 2021) opens for entries on 9th November 2020 and closes on 5th January 2021. The contest is widely regarded as the world’s leading underwater photography competition, attracting thousands of entries, with the winners showcased around the world in the mainstream media. The previous edition attracted entries from over 500 photographers and was won by Greg Lecoeur from France. Chair of the judges, Alex Mustard said “Nobody needs reminding that 2020 has been a unique year, but we are happy to confirm UPY 2021 is on, although with a few changes. We are well aware that international travel has been restricted, but many photographers have been shooting more locally or had time to dive into their archives and find some hidden gems. We’ve introduced a new My Backyard Award to celebrate images taken close to home, wher…