Underwater Photographer of the Year exhibition brings stunning images to Gosport Museum and Art Gallery

Underwater Photographer of the Year is a globally respected competition celebrating the extraordinary realm hidden beneath the surface of oceans, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools. The 2023 competition attracted more than 6,000 entries from 72 countries

At the gallery in Walpole Road, Gosport, which hosts the exhibition for the very first time, visitors will be able to see the winning photographs as well as an edited selection from the finalists in the competition’s 13 categories. These include themes such as macro, wide angle, behaviour and wreck photography, as well as four categories for photographs taken in British waters.

This year’s judges include chairman Dr Alex Mustard and experienced underwater photographers Peter Rowlands and Tobias Friedrich.

Tara McKinney Marinus, visual arts exhibition manager for Hampshire Cultural Trust, said: ‘We are thrilled to be hosting Underwater Photographer of the Year for the first time at the newly refurbished Gosport Museum and Art Gallery. The prestigious exhibition is in a perfect setting in Gosport with its strong marine heritage and we look forward to welcoming visitors to see these incredible photographs.’

From the poles to the tropics, with captivating images of the highest technical brilliance which draw attention to the beauty of the planet’s waters, often depicting thought-provoking and challenging stories, visitors will embark on a journey of underwater discovery in this fascinating exhibition in Gosport from Saturday, April 1 until July 15.

For more information, visit gosportmuseumandgallery.org.uk.