Featured Photographers

Weekly featured underwater photographer – Beth Watson!

Every week we will feature an underwater photographer who managed to leave us breathless.

This week’s feature is Beth Watson!

© Beth Watson | The Stare Down, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
© Beth Watson | The Stare Down, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Beth began diving in 2000, and lives in the US is the small town of Salem, Missouri, nowhere near the ocean. Fortunately, she is able to dive several weeks each year, and has traveled to many amazing dive destinations. Absolutely loving the ocean and everything it has to offer, she focuses on capturing images that are unique, creative and thought provoking. She if fascinated by it all, enjoying the challenges of photographing wide angle reefs and wrecks, but also had a deep adoration for the smallest animals in the sea.

© Beth Watson | Splendid Host, Wakatobi, Indonesia
© Beth Watson | Splendid Host, Wakatobi, Indonesia

Beth is an multi-award-winning photographer. Her images have been published in magazines, newsletters, websites, postcards and have been selected for juried art exhibitions.

Camera gear: Canon 5D MKIII, Canon 24mm 1.4L, Canon 24-70 mm 2.8L, Canon 8-15 mm 4.0L fisheye, Canon 100mm 2.8L, Nauticam Housing, lkelite DS 125 strobes, Retra LSD snoot, Light & Motion Sola 1200 focus light.

© Beth Watson | The Intimidator, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
© Beth Watson | The Intimidator, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

© Beth Watson | Small World, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
© Beth Watson | Small World, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

© Beth Watson | Reflection, Cozumel, Mexico
© Beth Watson | Reflection, Cozumel, Mexico

© Beth Watson | Indonesian Treasure, Komodo, Indonesia
© Beth Watson | Indonesian Treasure, Komodo, Indonesia

© Beth Watson | Face to Face, Komodo, Indonesia
© Beth Watson | Face to Face, Komodo, Indonesia

© Beth Watson | Extraordinary Eyes, Puerto Galera, Philippines
© Beth Watson | Extraordinary Eyes, Puerto Galera, Philippines

© Beth Watson | Delicate Delight, Puerto Galera, Philippines
© Beth Watson | Delicate Delight, Puerto Galera, Philippines

© Beth Watson | Blue Moon Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
© Beth Watson | Blue Moon Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

© Beth Watson | Komodo, Indonesia
© Beth Watson | Komodo, Indonesia

© Beth Watson | Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
© Beth Watson | Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

© Beth Watson | Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
© Beth Watson | Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

© Beth Watson
© Beth Watson | Puerto Galera, Philippines

© Beth Watson
© Beth Watson | Anilao, Philippines

Beth has won many awards for her work, such as:

UnderwaterPhotography.com

2014 Mar | Monthly Hotshot

DRM Online Competition Slovenia

2014 1st Place Macro

CITA – Cayman Islands Tourism Association

2013 Best of Show/1st place Scenic

ABYSS  “City of Venice” Venice, Italy

2013 3rd – Macro 3rd – Lady 10th – Wide Angle

Ocean Geographic Society/Pictures of the Year

2013 Emory Kristof Award for Outstanding Achievement Honorable Mention

RSMAS – University of Miami

2013 1st Place – Macro

OZTEK U/W Imagery Competition Sydney, Australia

2013 1st Place – Macro

Scubashooters Monthly Contest

2013 3rd & Honorable Mention

Underwaterphotography.com’s annual competition

2012 Silver Medal

Island Dreams 25th Anniversary Photo Competition

2012 1st Place – Caribbean

Asia Divers 25th Photo Contest

2012 1st Place – Macro

Little Cayman Beach Resort Photo Comp.

2011 Grand Prize

Koday Gallery Award

2011 Midwest – Region

Check out more of Beth’s work on her Website.

You can also follow her page on FB —> Beth Watson Images

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  • Ran Mor

    Ran is a professional photographer for over 14 years. His passion for scuba diving and photography has pushed him to combine his profession and hobby and become a professional underwater photographer. Teaching is one of his greatest passions and over the years he has shared his experience with many divers and aspiring photographers. Along with his wife Danielle, an experienced Scuba Instructor, they have founded Dive and More, leading dive trips and UW photo workshops all over the world. Ran is also an electrical engineer and an avid internet marketing specialist.
    Visit his personal portfolio at www.ranmorphoto.com.

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