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HKFP Lens: Photographers capture vibrant marine life in Hong Kong waters

Hong Kong Free Press

Article - Lens - Underwater

A photo exhibition capturing marine life in Hong Kong waters, from colourful corals to iridescent fish, has attracted nearly 700 entries this year. 

“Hydatina physis in Hong Kong”, special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Chim Wing-sum off East Ninepin Island. Photo: GovHK.

A celebration of the city’s marine biodiversity, the Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023 – organised jointly by the Hong Kong government’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association – concluded in December.

“Dazzlingly beautiful”, special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Wong Pak-hei off Ninepin Group.
“The beautiful world of nudibranchs”, Nudibranchs Special Award at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Leung Kin-chung, Kevin off Song Shue Pai. Photo: GovHK.
“Love Me, Don’t go”, first runner-up of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Lau Pong-wing, Atim off Ninepin Group. Photo: GovHK.
“Phyllodesmium opalescens”, Nudibranchs Special Award at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Chim Wing-sum off Victor Rock. Photo: GovHK.
“Three brothers”, special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Chu Man-wah off Victor Rock. Photo: GovHK.
“Harm by ghost nets”, second runner-up of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Leung Kin-chung, Kevin off Fo Siu Pai. Photo: GovHK.
“Predator and Prey”, champion of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Kwok Tsz-ki off Basalt Island. This entry is also awarded the special prize for junior underwater photographer. Photo: GovHK.
“Kirin”, special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Chan Chung-hin off South Ninepin Island. Photo: GovHK.
“Motionless”, special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition at “Motionless”, special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition, taken by So Chi-wa off Trio Island., taken by So Chi-wa off Trio Island. Photo: GovHK.
“Top glider”, champion of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Yiu Wai-hong off Sai Kung. Photo: GovHK.
“Purple Rhinopias”, Biodiversity Award at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Henry Li off East Ninepin Island. Photo: GovHK.
“Cool as a cucumber”, second runner-up of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Wong Yui-sum, Meo off Trio Island. This entry is also awarded the special prize for junior underwater photographer. Photo: GovHK.
“Parasite”, special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Qobe Tsang off Basalt Island. Photo: GovHK.
“Just Passing by”, special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Leung Chung-yin, Eric off Green Egg Island. Photo: GovHK.
“Adventurer”, first runner-up of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Open Group Digital Photo Competition at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Chan Ho-yeung off Lung Ha Wan. Photo: GovHK.
“Common Greenish Water and a Not So Common Reef Fish of Hong Kong”, Biodiversity Award at Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2023, taken by Eric Keung off South Ninepin Island. Photo: GovHK.

The selected works are being featured at four roving exhibitions in December and January, with details available here.

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