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Great fun was had by all what with the fantastic Bank Holiday weather, great
diving conditions and a good turnout. It was noted that the level and quality
of the photography this year was outstanding, with all entrants submitting at
least one photograph into the slide show.
The Marine life category was by far and away the most popular category ranging
from small Nudibranchs up to majestic Lobsters and an array of Jellyfish. Fewer
entries were received in the Diver Scenic and Reserve Atmospheric categories but
the quality of the photography was in no way diminished. These two categories
portrayed the Voluntary Marine Reserve in all its glory!
A last minute category was included which was �The Most Humorous Shot� in memory
of a local diver and photographer John Goldie. There were a disappointing number
of entries for this category, but this we feel was due to the late inclusion of
the category. I hear entrants already scheming next year�s shots for this category!
It�s got a lot of potential. The winning shot was well executed and raised the
spirits of the competition.
It was good to see a substantial number of beginners (someone who has not been
previously placed in a competition or been published) enter the competition.
This is a promising sign, and lightens the competitive nature of the competition,
as in the end it�s all meant to be a bit of fun and joining in is what it�s all
about.
The slide show on the Sunday evening attracted huge interest, and for once we even
had to turn people away as there was no more room in the village hall. An amazing
120 people attended and all voted with vigour.
After the voting had taken place, light refreshments were served and there
followed a very interesting talk by marine biologist Christine Howson about
St. Kilda. This whetted the appetites of the audience, especially the divers,
with her stunning shots of the St. Kilda marine life. A number of divers said
that they had been so inspired by the talk that they were planning a trip as#
soon as possible.
Once the votes had been counted up the winners were announced. The overall winner
was voted from all the category winners by a count of hands. It was close but Roy
Waller�s Yarrell�s Blenny made a worthy winner. Category winners and all
competitors are to be congratulated on their fantastic results.
Splash In 2001 turned out ot be a very successful event raising the profile of the
Voluntary Marine Reserve with divers, local and visitors alike, all appreciated the
stunning photographs taken within the Reserve.
Thanks to this years sponsors:
2001 Competition Results
Marine Life Portrait
- 1st Prize
- Roy Waller, Yarrell's Bleny.
- 2nd Prize
- Peter Ladell, Moon Jellyfish.
- 3rd Prize
- Isabella Nash, Two Lions Mane Jellyfish.
Diver Scenic
- 1st Prize
- Jason Gregory, Diver Wall.
- 2nd Prize
- Brian Jubb, Diver Kelp.
- 3rd Prize
- Peter Tatton, Diver Wall.
Reserve Atmospheric
- 1st Prize
- Mark Terry, Kelp Wrasse.
- 2nd Prize
- Brian Jubb, Kelp Wrasse
- 3rd Prize
- Peter Tatton, Octopus.
The John Goldie Most Humorous Shot
Robin Orrow, Edible Crab.
Best Beginner
Mark Terry
Overall Winner
Roy Waller
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