Winners Gallery
Finalist Fine Art Photographer of the Year
Hitomi Tsuchiya Japan
30°47'31.8"N
130°18'13.5"E
"This image was taken near Mount Iwo on Satsuma-Iojima Island, where the underwater aurora can be seen," says Tsuchiya. "The volcano spews out iron-rich substances not only from above ground but also from the ocean floor, creating these rich colours. I hope this images pushes people to think about the connection between global warming and marine conservation. We must preserve these mysterious and fantastical landscapes, created by land and sea, for future generations."
BEHIND THE LENS
Hitomi Tsuchiya Japan
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Taken while scuba diving
- Site accessed by boat
- Autumnal conditions
- Perfect conditions for the 'aurora'
