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Picture of Jellyfish wins prestigious Guardian Travel Photography contest
Underwater Photographer Super Jolly’s picture taken in Jellyfish Lake, Palau took the top spot in the prestigious Guardian Travel Photography contest 2013 and wins an all expense paid trip to Northern Canada.
This colourful image won the November competition which was themed ‘sunlight’, and then went up against the 11 other monthly winners, with this stunning shot snapping up the main prize, sponsored by the Canadian Tourist Commission.
Super will now be jetting out for an Arctic experience on the banks of Hudson Bay in northern Canada. Flying out with Air Canada, Super will be spending a week at the Lazy Bear Lodge in Churchill, Manitoba, where she will be able to snorkel with the thousands of Beluga whales which congregate in large numbers in the mouth of the Churchill River every summer to give birth, and watch polar bears as they frolic on the rocks and swim in the bay.
About the prize Super says, ‘As an underwater photography enthusiast this was the best prize I could have ever won. I have wanted to dive with the Beluga for many years and now I have my chance.’
The Guardian judges said of the winning photo: “With good reason, the overall prize for the year goes to the photographer of this beautifully balanced and tranquil picture. I have walked through the monthly winners time and time again, but this is the one that always jumps out at me – for the reasons that it is technically and visually just ‘right’.
“I felt this image has the best combination of stunning light, as well as a beautifully balanced composition. It is difficult to quantify what makes a balanced composition, but when your gaze lands on an image, it should know instantly where the intended focal point is (in this case, the sunlight and the biggest jellyfish leading to it) and then be able to follow around the image, picking out all the other important elements (in this case, the other jellyfish and then the colours and water).”
Read more about Super Jolly on her website www.superjolly.com
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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.
Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
- 12 April
- 5 July,
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Partnership with Casita Palma
If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
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Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
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