Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 Winners Announced
The Underwater Photographer of the Year competition has revealed its 2025 award recipients. Australian photographer Matty Smith received the top honor for his image titled "Rockpool Rookies" featuring elephant seals. The competition originated in 1965 as the Brighton Underwater Film Festival. This announcement was published by Lense, an art and photography publication.
Key facts
- Underwater Photographer of the Year competition announced 2025 winners
- Australian photographer Matty Smith won top prize
- Winning photograph titled "Rockpool Rookies" features elephant seals
- Competition began in 1965 as Brighton Underwater Film Festival
- Results were published by Lense publication
Entities
Artists
- Matty Smith
Institutions
- Underwater Photographer of the Year
- Lense
Locations
- Australia
- France
Sources
- Lense —