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Finalist Adventure Photographer of the Year

David Alpert Greece

39°08'47.8"N 23°31'41.7"E

"To capture this otherworldly scene, I travelled to the calm, blue waters of the Aegean Sea," says Alpert. "Waiting for a near perfect windless day, using the protection of a sheltered bay, I needed to ensure the light penetrated the water with maximum intensity to illuminate my subject and create the vertical rays through the water. I flipped the photo upside down so viewers could experience the weightlessness of ‘underwater flight’. For me, there is no greater adventure than exploring the ocean."

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Ocean Adventure Photographer of the Year 2023, DA

David Alpert United Kingdom (UK)

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  • Taken while scuba diving
  • Sunny conditions
  • No wind
  • Midday shoot for maximum light

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