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Michael Patrick O'Neill is Pictures of the Year International winner

POYi 65 Science/Natural History category

Posted: 04 March 2008 01:01 AM
Last Update: 05 March 2008 01:51 PM
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Author: Matt Segal ( segal3 )
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A photograph taken by Wetpixel member Michael Patrick O’Neill (Michael) was awarded First Place in the Science/Natural History category of the 65th Pictures of the Year International competition, the “largest, oldest and most reputable photo journalism competition in the world.”

The image of an underwater photographer and Goliath grouper, taken in South Florida, will be presented among other winning images during the awards ceremony at National Geographic in Washington, D.C. on April 17 and 18, 2008. Congratulations, Michael!

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  1. Congratulations, Michael. It is always great when underwater images win awards alongside land photos. Alex

    Posted by Dr. Alex Mustard on 03/04 at 05:38 AM
  2. Fabulous shot!

    Posted by rtrski on 03/04 at 06:37 AM
  3. Congratulations!

    Posted by DesertEagle on 03/04 at 08:25 AM
  4. Congratulations, Michael. Always thought this was one of the best images you showed us at the SFUPS meeting. I hope it will continue to advance awareness of the plight of the Goliath Grouper in Florida.

    Phil Rudin

    Posted by tropical1 on 03/04 at 11:13 AM
  5. Congratulations, Michael.
    Jay Garbose

    Posted by garbovideo on 03/05 at 10:07 AM
  6. Many thanks to all for the support - I really appreciate it.

    Best wishes,
    Michael

    Posted by Michael on 03/05 at 01:51 PM

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