My Shot 1 (from Shot Chat) - 'While You Sleep' by Mark Kirkland

Mark Kirkland · Issue 124, Jan/Feb 2022 · pp. 53–57

Products mentioned: Olympus OMD EM5 MKii, Panasonic 8mm Fisheye, Sea and Sea YS-110A strobes, Olympus Imageshare App

Mark Kirkland’s photograph of a city frog at night is one of the most impressive images we have seen lately, deservedly winning him British Underwater Photographer of the Year and Backyard Photographer of the Year in UPY 2021. Here he shares the full, gruelling story behind its creation with the Shot Chat team, and one cannot help but come away even more impressed by both the shot and the photographer behind it. Mark is one of the brightest young talents of the British underwater photography scene (even if you would never catch this humble Scot admitting as much). Admirably, he focusses on creating imagery close to home, and his distinctive vision, coupled with a tenacious work-rate, has yielded an impressive portfolio - showcasing life and nature that many of us overlook. His efforts have been rewarded in multiple competitions, with the highlight being winning the British Underwater Pho…