
Winners Gallery


Finalist Exploration Photographer of the Year
Henley Spiers Philippines
BEHIND THE LENS

Henley Spiers United Kingdom (UK)
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Camera: Nikon D850
- Housing: Nauticam
- Taken while scuba diving
- Calm conditions, nighttime
Henley Spiers, half British and half French, is a renowned photographer, writer, and trip leader who has fast become one of the most highly decorated underwater wildlife shooters in the world. Henley is perhaps best known for his black and white imagery, showcasing the beauty of the aquatic world with distinctive minimalism. Fine art prints of his work now adorn walls around the globe.
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