HUPS Scores Individual Awards in the Glennie Memorial Nature Salon
As in the past two years, HUPS pariticipated in the 31st annual Glennie Memorial Nature Salon, a competition for photography clubs from around the world conducted by the Merrimack Valley Camera Club (MVCC) of North Andover, Massachusetts.
This salon is open to all camera clubs and photographic associations worldwide. Entry is by Club; there are no individual entries, but individual awards are made to club members who have submitted entires through their clubs.
Congratulations to Ken Knezick, who placed first in the Marine and Freshwater - Other category with "Not on the Menu", and to Merit Award Winners Tom Collier with "The Look" and Jackie Reid with "In on the Joke."
Click here to see these and the other 2011 entries.
HUPS Comments on the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Draft Management Plan
HUPS has prepared a response to the draft management plan for the Flower Gardens (see item below). Click here to read a pdf of the draft response.
Although the deadline for public comment has passed, the FGBNMS Advisory Council will be working on changes to the Draft Management Plan to address the comments that have been made. If you have any input on the Draft Management Plan, contact Frank Burek, our Advisory Council member for the Recreational Diving Community.
The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Draft Management Plan
By Frank Burek
The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) has released a Draft Management Plan (DMP) covering the next five to ten years. Part of that plan has also been released as proposed regulations. This is the time for you to “weigh in” with your opinion.
There is a concern that the rules being proposed will severly restrict diving activities, subject divers to capricious and unpredicatable fines and penalties, and overall discourage diving in the Flower Gardens. Some general comments are summarized in the December HUPS Newsletter.
HUPS Photo Contest Winners for 2010
By Dennis Deavenport
This year was another good one for the HUPS Photo contest. For the first time, we split up our photographers into 3 groups: Advanced, Intermediate, and Novice. The old category of Compact Digital was abandoned after 2 years in favor of this new format. It appears that the experiment was a success with a large number of Intermediate contestants entering great images month after month.
In the Novice division, Kandace Heimer won over newcomer Lance Glowacki (2nd) and a hard-charging John VanAtta (3rd). The high quality of the entries in the Novice group just goes to show how well HUPS is doing in fostering underwater photographic skills. Mike Brower took 4th place with Jan Baughman showing well in 5th.
The Intermediate division was hotly contested throughout the year with Kay Collier finally winning by only 23 points over Paul McDonald. The couple of Debbie Mensay (3rd) and Jim Mensay (5th) showed that the contest can be a family affair. Mike Greuter slipped into 4th, just 2 points behind Debbie.
The Advanced contest went back and forth between Ken Knezick (the early leader), Jackie Reid (the last one standing), and Tom Collier (pushing hard at the end).
Jackie continued his run of winning or tying for first for well over a decade. Tom was only 5 points off the lead at the finish line but couldn't out-point Jackie for the win. Ken took 3rd place and was consistently in the top throughout the year. Dennis Deavenport finished 4th and our friend from New Zealand, Ken Bean, finished in 5th.
We are looking forward to another successful year in 2011 with new contestants and old stepping up to take their swings.
HUPS a Winner Again in Photo Competition - Jackie Reid Takes BEST IN SHOW
By Jim Heimer
Last Fall, HUPS received an invitation to participate in the George W. Glennie Nature Interclub Exhibition conducted by the Merrimack Valley Camera Club of North Andover, Massachusetts. Last year, our first year of participation, HUPS placed 5th out of 95 participating clubs from across the United States and several foreign countries. Two members, Tom Collier and Dennis Deavenport, won individual awards. Photos for this year were selected from those submitted for the Moody Gardens Collection display.
From left to right - HUPS 3rd Place Club Award, Jackie Reid Best of Show, James Weisman Judges Choice and Merit Award Ribbon
Now, the results are in, and HUPS has placed third in the Photo Exhibition, improving over our fifth place finish last year. Over 1100 entries were received from 110 clubs in 7 foreign countries and 23 States. HUPS had 240 out of 300 points, 6 points behind the Cape Cod Viewfinders Camera Club and two behind the Krugersdorp Camera Club (South Africa). Additionally, two members received individual awards. Jackie Reid won Best of Show with "Squid with Attitude" and a top score of 27 out of 30. James Wiseman won a Merit Award in the Marine Category with 26 points for his shark picture, "Nowhere to Hide," and he also received a judges award for his photo "Blowing Bubbles."
Congratulations to all photographes who had entries selected from among all those submitted for the Moody Gardens Collection - Jesse Cancelmo, Tom Collier, Dennis Deavenport, , Mike Greuter, Kandace Heimer, Jackie Reid, Mary Lou Reid, Ned Shimizu, and Jim Wiseman. Special congratulations to Jackie and James for their individual awards.
BEST OF SHOW
by Jackie Reid |
MERIT AWARD - MARINE
by James Wiseman |
JUDGES AWARD
by James Wiseman
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HUPS Collection Opens at Moody Gardens
By Jim Heimer
HUPS photography is now featured at Moody Gardens in Galveston. The images are in a display as you enter the aquarium from the ticket hall. In addition to 20 photos of general underwater subjects, the wall opposite to the one shown above contains 16 "theme" pictures - currently the theme is "Sharks." Soon to join the photo display will be a kiosk playing video clips and still photos and providing information about HUPS and HUPS membership.
HUPS images will be on display on a permanent basis, with both the individual and theme photos changing from time to time. Photos will also be available for purchase in the Moody Gardens gift shop and on the HUPS website. Thanks go to Tom Collier and Dennis Deavenport, the driving forces behind making this project successful. Also involved in selecting the photos and setting up the display were Mary McDonald, Sandy Bryan, Kandace and Jim Heimer, and Gregg Grimes.
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Supervising picture hanging. |
How many HUPS members . . . |
The construction crew |
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Dennis Deavenport Wins Annual Photo Contest at Capt. Don's on Bonaire
HUPS member Dennis Deavenport (seen here in his natural element, if not his natural hair) is the winner of Captain Don's Habitat Annual Photo Contest. Each week, a photo contest is held for everyone staying at the resort on Bonaire. A monthly winner is selected from the weekly winners, then an annual winner is selected from those.
Dennis was a weekly winner during both weeks of his two week stay.
You can see Dennis' winning photo of the yawning (some would say "belching") frogfish and the runner's-up here. |
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Marine Life Keywords For Lightroom & Aperture
Lightroom users can take advantage of a new software program to add a comprehensive list of key words to their images to faciliate cataloging and searching. HUPS receives a small fee for each copy of Marine Life Keywords ordered through this site.
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Marine Life Keyword List is an importable keywords file created by professional underwater photographers and educators Marty Snyderman, Barry Guimbiot, and Eric Cheng to simplify marine wildlife keywording workflow. It contains keywords for over 12,000 species of marine life and includes not only common names, but also genus and species names, and full taxonomic structure that are automatically applied when you tag your image (in Lightroom). Your images become searchable by common name or part of the common name |
Click here to read more and purchase Marine Life Keywords..
Join or Renew Membership On-Line
You can now join HUPS or renew your membership on line and pay by PayPal or credit card. After filling out and submitting your membership application with your contact information, you will be taken to the PayPal payments page. You do not need a PayPal account to pay by credit card. Just look for the credit card logos near the bottom of the page, and use the nearby link to go to the credit card payment form.
Click here to go to the online membership form.
MAJOR NEWS STORIES FROM 2009
HUPS Member Wins Weekly and Monthly Photo Contests at Captain Don's
During the recent HUPS trip to Bonaire, Dennis Deavenport won the weekly photo contest for the second and third weeks in June and the June monthly contest for photos taken during the HUPS trip. His award winning photograph in the monthly contest can be seen on Captain Don's Habitat website.
HUPS Member Wins Video Category at the 2009 Bonaire Digital Shootout
Jim Heimer placed first in the video category at the recently completed 2009 Bonaire Digital Shootout. His three minute narrative video spoofs popular science shows like "Blue Planet" as he documented the species "Neoprimus" as it went about capturing things underwater. His video can be seen on the 2009 Bonaire Digital Shootout website.
HUPS Ties for Fifth in the 29th Annual George W. Glennie Nature Interclub Exhibition - Individual Awards for Marine Category.
This competition was held by the Merrimack Valley Camera Club, North Andover, MA. 95 photography clubs from 21 states and 3 foreign countries participated. HUPS scored 218 points on the 10 photos submitted, just 13 points behind the winner and one point out of fourth place. The Best of Show and Best Wildlife photos can be seen at this link.
The 10 photos submitted by HUPS were selected by a vote of HUPS members attending the Texas Dive Show from those on display. You can view the HUPS entries here.
Individual awards were received by Tom Collier (Best Marine) for "Hammertime" and by Dennis Deavenport (Merit Award in Marine Category) for "Lookin' for Leftovers." Click here for all the individual scores.
Texas Gulf Coast Council Awards Banquet
A luncheon banquest on January 31st at the Bayland Community Center was the venue for the presentation of awards to and by TGCC and local SCUBA clubs, including HUPS. HUPS members were recognized as Member of the Year, Photographer of the Year, and as Joyce and Frank Burek Lifetime Acheivement Award recipients, as well as being honored by TGCC.
Click here for a photo gallery of the event. |
Texas Coral Reefs by HUPS Member
Member Jesse Cancelmo, an accomplished underwater photographer and photojournalist, has published TEXAS CORAL REEFS, which - with extraordinary photographs and a knowledgeable first-person narrative - will instill an appreciation for one of the Gulf’s lesser-known natural environments. READ MORE / purchase the book. Note, HUPS does not derive any payment for sale of this publication.
Bonaire Digital Shootout
The 2009 BONAIRE UNDERWATER DIGITAL SHOOTOUT takes place the week before the HUPS Trip to Bonaire (see the next item). The Shootout is a combination of underwater photography diving, seminars on underwater photographic techniques (incuding video), and a photo contest with very expensive prizes. You could combine this opportunity with the HUPS Trip for one airfare. Click here for more information on the Shootout
LINKS
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HUPS Members Photo Web Sites
If you (HUPS members only) would like your site listed here, please
send an e-mail to the webmaster containing
a link to your site and the text you would like to appear opposite
your link. |
Jesse Cancelmo
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Jesse Cancelmo is an accomplished underwater photographer, author,
and photojournalist. His articles and photographs have appeared
in numerous diving and wildlife publications. He has authored
two books, DIVING CAYMAN ISLANDS (1998), and DIVING BERMUDA (1990
and 2005). His third book TEXAS CORAL REEFS, is due out in
January '08. Jesse is a contributing editor/photographer for Dive
Training Magazine, contributes regularly to Scuba Diving magazine
and he leads groups on Gulf of Mexico and Indo-Pacific dive adventures. |
| Tom Collier |
Tom is an avid underwater photographer. His website features several
galleries and slide shows of his work from his travels around the world. |
Karl & Kimberly Dietz
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Karl and Kimberly are accomplished photographers who have traveled worldwide.
Their work has been displayed at the International Photography Hall of
Fame in Oklahoma City. The website documents their extensive travel to
exotic diving (and topsides) locations. |
| Kandace Heimer |
Kandace's goal is to see nature as never seen before through
the lens of a digital camera. "Take a dive into the underwater world
of our spectacular coral reefs and the creatures that make up our oceans,
get a new and refreshing look at the flora and fauna in the places that
I have traveled." |
| Chuck
Jensen |
Chuck is a nature
photographer and avid diver who enjoys and pursues photography, primarily
that of marine life and their aquatic environment in the Caribbean Sea
and to his favorite dive destinations in the Indo-Pacific. Chuck
is past President, Vice President and Membership
Coordinator for the Houston Underwater Photographic Society. Since
moving to the Dallas area, Chuck has also become a member of the Dallas
Underwater Photographic Society. |
| James Wiseman |
James Wiseman is an accomplished underwater and topsides photographer
who, along with his wife Sarah, display their work on this website. |
HUPS
Members Underwater Photo & Diving Related Business Sites
If you (HUPS members only) would like your site listed here, please
send an e-mail to the webmaster containing
a link to your site and the text you would like to appear opposite your
link. |
| Kandace Heimer |
Kandfoto.com is a gallery of Kandace's
work. She focuses on nature photography, both above and below water, and
the site also contains information about her current projects. Photos may
be purchased through her site. She is
a member of the National
Association of Photoshop Professionals, North
American Nature Photography Association, Women
in Photography International, and the Nikonians
Institute. She has had several photos published in photographic and
other magazines. |
| Ken Knezick |
Island Dreams Travel Photography
Galleries - Ken owns and runs the very successful Island Dreams Travel
agency in Houston, Texas, which specializes in trips for the diving community.
Ken has been shooting underwater photography for more than 25 years,
adn this site contains some of his favorite shots and images by some
of his friends and dive buddies...many of whom are counted in the highest
echelons of professional wildlife and underwater photographers. |
Pat Miller
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Pat Miller Photography and Digital
Services designs websites for small and medium businesses, clubs
and organizations quickly and easily. The website has several different
examples, including graphics, photography, menu systems, etc. |
| Terry Moore |
Liquid Motion Productions was
formed in 2002 to display Terry's professional skills as an Underwater
Photo/ Video Pro, and the various services that are available to his
clients. With more than 20 years experience in Photography and Videography,
Liquid Motion Productions is adept at supplying quality imagery and professional
video footage any time, any place. Quality images can be seen in the "Galleries" and
video samples are available on request. |
US Clubs and Societies
If you would like your club listed here, please send an e-mail to the webmaster containing
a link to your site and the text you would like to appear opposite your
link.
If you are visiting any to these areas, these websites often provide
specific information on diving, accommodations, dining and other items
of interest, as well as tips on underwater photography.. |
| CUPS |
Colorado Underwater Photographic Society
The purpose of the Society is to provide a forum for underwater photographers
and videographers to share their Work, Knowledge, and Techniques with
each other and with the Colorado diving community in general, to encourage
an understanding and preservation of the marine environment, and to
increase the interest of the diving community and of the public in
general in the aquatic environment. |
| DUPS |
Dallas Underwater Photographic Society
DUPS promots underwater photography and underwater videography with
the emphasis on education, dive safety, fun, and protection and respect
for the marine environment. DUPS does club trips and monthly meetings
with educational and entertaining speakers and also a monthly photo
contest for members. |
| KUPS |
Kona Underwater Photographic Society
The Kona Underwater Photographic Society is located on the leeward side
of The Big Island of Hawai'i (also know just as "Hawai'i" or "The Big Island".
The conduct a monthly photo contest, several shootouts during the course
of the year, and periodic meetings. Their website also includes their monthly
newsletter and a members gallery, as well as information about diving and
photographing in the Kona area. |
| LAUPS |
Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society
Fifty years ago a collection of recreational and commercial divers
with a mutual interest in underwater photography got together and formed
the Underwater Photographic Society in Los Angeles with a handful of
charter members. Membership in the LAUPS is open to anyone with an
interest in underwater photography. Monthly meetings provide a great
learning environment with speakers, workshops, and competitions. Beginners
can ask questions of the more experienced about equipment, techniques
and locales for best results. Local boat charter dive trips are scheduled
several times a year, and ad hoc trips to exotic sites are always being
put together. |
| NCUPS |
Northern California Photographic Society
The Northern California Underwater Photographic Society
(NCUPS) promotes interest in underwater photography. The Club has been
active since 1957, sponsoring educational events on both underwater
photography and video while promoting awareness of the underwater environment
and pertinent ecological issues. NCUPS serves the greater San Francisco
Bay area, including Silicon Valley |
| OCUPS |
Orange County Underwater Photographic Society
This is a members only website. The link will take you to the events
listing for OCUPS, from which a limited number of other pages on the
site may be accessed. |
| SFUPS |
The South Florida Underwater Photography Society
SFUPS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of underwater photography through its membership. The South Florida Underwater Photography Society was created in 1980 as a means and place for fellow underwater photographers to exchange and share ideas and techniques of underwater photography. |
| UPSH |
Underwater Photographic Society of Hawaii
UPSH is dedicated to perfecting photographic skills, increasing marine
awareness, and having fun. It meets once a month on the second Wednesday
at the Waikiki Aquarium to discuss general business and share pictures,
slides, and digital images and video. There are multiple intra-club
underwater photography competitions throughout the year. |
International
Clubs and Societies
If you would like your club listed here, please send an e-mail to the webmaster containing
a link to your site and the text you would like to appear opposite your
link. |
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| BSoUP |
British Society of Underwater Photographers
Founded in November 1967, BSoUP is the largest underwater
photographic society in Britain, catering for both film and digital
photographers, and it is run entirely by volunteers with a passion
for underwater photography. BSoUP holds meetings at
the Holland Club, Imperial College, South Kensington, London, |
| ISAM |
The International Society of Aquatic Medicine programs include diving medicine, hyperbaric medicine, diving safety, treatment of venomous animal stings and bites, and diagnosis and treatment of decompression illness.
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| KSDC |
Kapal Selam Dive Club Underwater Photography
This dive club based in Bali, Indonesia, hosts a large photographic
gallery on its web site. |
| PSUC |
Photosub Underwater Photography Club
PSUC is located in Southeast England. It places a strong emphasis
on improving members photography, providing and participating in photographic
competitions, and organizing diving trips tailored to photography.
Also, the social side of the club is an important element, which is
promoted by having regular meetings and social events. |
| WAUPS |
The West Australian Underwater Photographic Society
WAUPS promotes an improvement of underwater photography amongst it's
members, underwater photography in the community, an exchange of skills
and ideas from within the society and from external bodies, and encourages
an understanding and preservation of the marine environment while having
fun and enjoying socialising, diving and photography. |
Underwater
Photographic Websites
If you would like your website listed here, please send an e-mail to
the webmaster containing
a link to your site and the text you would like to appear opposite your
link. |
| HUP |
Hawaii Underwater Photographic
Hawaii Underwater Photographic is a non-profit web site dedicated
to perfecting photographic skills, increasing marine awareness, and
having fun. |
| OZB |
It is a little difficult to categorize this site, which is based in the Netherlands. However, it has an underwater / marine photography section with numerous links to other photographic websites with underwater and marine themes. This link is to the underwater section of the website, which contains photographs (and advertisements) in many categories. |
Dive Clubs and Diving Organizations
If you would like your club or organization listed here, please send
an e-mail to the webmaster containing
a link to your site and the text you would like to appear opposite your
link. |
| Bay
Area Divers |
Bay Area Divers SCUBA clubs location
is in the south Houston / Clear Lake / Galveston Texas area. BAD
strives to provide opportunities to dive locally in
order to improve skills and offers affordable scuba
dive trips abroad. Our local dives gives new
divers the chance to practice and to dive with seasoned veterans, and
they provide experienced divers a reason to get wet. |
| Houston Underwater
Club |
The Houston Underwater Club, Inc. (HUC) was
formed in 1957 to further sport diving and activities relating to man’s
involvement in the underwater environment. We are an active club
with a diverse membership, bound together by common interests in the underwater
world. Our interests have expanded from sport diving to underwater
archaeology, underwater photography, ecology and marine biology. Diver
education, training and safety are our primary concerns. Because
people with common interests quickly become friends, we also have an active
schedule of social get-togethers. Our activities are as diverse as
our many interests. |
| TGCC |
The Texas Gulf Coast Council of Diving Clubs (TGCC) is a
non-profit organization of diving clubs that seeks to promote the safe
recreational sport of scuba diving. TGCC member clubs participate in shared
activities, learning events, and recreational activities in an effort to
promote club participation among new and experienced divers in scuba diving.
TGCC is also the sponsor of TrashFest, one of the nations oldest aquatic
clean-up projects, after which many other activities have been modeled. |
