BSoUP Splash In 2007

Alex Mustard · Issue 38, Sep/Oct 2007 · pp. 22–23

Products mentioned: Underwater Kinetics HID Light Cannon 100

Wiltshire-based underwater photographer Arthur Kingdon’s image (top left) won the British Splash- In Championship, an underwater photography competition held in Plymouth waters on Saturday 7 July. Organised by the British Society of Underwater Photographers, this annual event has been running for over 30 years and is now organised in association with the National Marine Aquarium. 39 competitors from all around Britain gathered at the Mount Batten BSoUP Splash In 2007 Centre, hoping that the recent bad weather would not affect the underwater visibility too much. They were greeted with glorious sunshine, although the conditions underwater were challenging. Over a hundred images were ultimately submitted by the photographers. They were projected at the National Marine Aquarium for the audience to select their favourite shots in each of the four categories. Alan James “who is now retiring fr…