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The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully today (December 1) with an award presentation.
 
"The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition has been held since 2012, making this the eighth edition. A total of 720 entries were received this year, which was a record high. The entries fully showcased the beauty of marine habitats and the amazing species in Hong Kong waters, and helped raise public awareness of the importance of marine conservation," an AFCD spokesman said.
 
The competition was composed of an Open Group and Student Group. Contestants to the Open Group could participate in the Digital Photo Competition and Digital Video Competition. There were two categories in the photo competition, namely the Macro & Close-up Category and the Standard & Wide Angle Category. For the Open Group, in addition to champions and runners-up, there were three special prizes for junior underwater photographers/videographers presented by the judging panel to encourage less-experienced underwater photographers/videographers to participate. Outstanding awards were also given in each category of the Digital Photo Competition. For the Student Group Digital Photo Competition, three special prizes for student underwater photographers were given to encourage their appreciation and protection of Hong Kong's marine ecology and environment.
 
All entries had to feature marine ecology, habitats or marine life in Hong Kong waters. Digital photos should have been taken in Hong Kong waters within the designated period from 17 September, 2018 to 30 September, 2019, while digital video should have been taken in Hong Kong waters from 17 September, 2017 to 30 September, 2019.
 
The list of the winners and their winning entries can be viewed at the AFCD's website:  www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservation/con_mar/con_mar_edu/photo_com_2019.html.
 
A roving exhibition featuring the winning entries will be held. Details are as follows:
 
Date: December 1
Time: 10am to 6pm
Venue: Atrium, G/F, Domain Mall, Yau Tong
 
Date: December 13 to 15
Time: 10am to 6pm 
Venue: Hall 5G, Diving & Resort Travel Expo (DRT Show Hong Kong), Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
 
Date: December 19 to 23
Time: 10am to 7pm
Venue: Venue A, L7, Fortune Metropolis, Hung Hom
 
Members of the public are invited to visit the roving exhibition. For enquiries, please call 1823 or visit the above AFCD website. 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "Mother's Embrace", taken by Sally Lee off Fung Wong Wat, won the champion of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "Seasonal Limited", taken by Liu Yui-chi off South Ninepin Island, won the first runner-up of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "Symbiotic Relationship", taken by Anna Yuen off Hoi Ha Wan, won the second runner-up of the Macro & Close-up Category in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "Sojourner", taken by Yeh Wing-fung off Little Palm Beach, won the special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Macro & Close-up Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "Starry Night Walk", taken by Chung Sin-yu off Jin Island, won the special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Macro & Close-up Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "Dancing with Joy", taken by Cheng Wing-keung off Basalt Island, won the special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Macro & Close-up Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "A Journey of Symbiosis", taken by Lee Kuen-yan off One Foot Rock, won the champion of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "1! 2! 3!", taken by Chung Tzu-hao off East Dam, won the first runner-up of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "Occupation”, taken by Kevin Leung off North Ninepin Island, won the second runner-up of the Standard & Wide Angle Category in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "Guarding with Maternal Love", taken by Lee Kwan-hong off Yan Chau Tong, won the special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Standard & Wide Angle Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "Jelly Crown", taken by Gigi Cheung off Trio Island, won the special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Standard & Wide Angle Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "Come This Way!", taken by Yiu Wai-hong off Tsim Chau, won the special prize for junior underwater photographer of the Standard & Wide Angle Category presented by the judging panel in the Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "No Shooting during Meal Time, Please!", taken by Ngai Li-yung off Little Palm Beach, won the special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "Hello! How Are You?", taken by Chung Suet-wah off Pak Ma Tsui, won the special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition.

 

The Hong Kong Underwater Photo and Video Competition 2019, jointly organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and the Hong Kong Underwater Association, concluded successfully. "The Gorgeous Sargassum and its Residents", taken by Wong Tat-on off Lobster Bay, won the special prize for student underwater photographer in the Student Group Digital Photo Competition.

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