Special Edition: 2014 Photography Issue

Seaw rds The Marine Option Program Newsletter

Photography Issue

A WONDERFUL COLLECTION OF TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHERS FEATURES ON CATEGORY WINNERS STORIES BEHIND THE WINNING PHOTOS

Letter to the Photographers Dear Seawords Readers and Photographers, Many thanks to everyone who submitted their work for the competition. Picking one favorite was hard-- as the staff of MOP can greatly attest to. All the photos were really nice but only one from each category could be chosen.

Each category will start off with the winning photo followed by an interview with the photographer and then the two runner-up photos. For topside and under the sea, additional entries from the winner of that category are also included for your viewing pleasure in lieu of the interview.

We hope you enjoy looking through the photos taken by all these wonderful photographers: Ariel Orasud Atoinette Ranit Christeal Milburn, UH Maui College MOP Student Megan Russell, UHM MOP Student Kimberly James, UHM MOP Student

Koa Matsuoka, UHM MOP Student Logan Magad-Weiss, UHM MOP Student Matthias Keller, UHM MOP Student Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student Taylor Shedd, UHM MOP Student

Also, many thanks to Keoki Stender, photographer and owner of marinelifephotography. com for his help in determining the winner of the 2014 Photography Contest, Koa Matsuoka. The second place photo, also taken by Matsuoka, is featured on the back cover of this issue.

Thank you, Kathryn Lam, Editor

Seawords Volume XXVII, Number 4, Summer 2014 Editor: Kathryn Lam Assistant Editors: Priya Rashid & Brijonnay Madrigal Dr. Cynthia Hunter (éminence grise) Seawords- Marine Option Program University of Hawai‘i, College of Natural Sciences 2450 Campus Road, Dean Hall 105A Honolulu, HI 96822-2219 Telephone: (808) 956-8433 Email: <seawords@hawaii.edu> Website: <http://www.hawaii.edu/mop> Seawords is the monthly newsletter of the Marine Option Program at the University of Hawai‘i. Opinions expressed herein are not necessariliy those of the Marine Option Program or of the University of Hawai‘i.

Suggestions and submissions are welcome. Submissions may include articles, photography, art work, or anything that may be of interest to the marine community in Hawai‘i and around the world.

All photos are taken by MOP unless otherwise credited.

Contents:

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Flora: Sunshine kelp

Interview: Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student Major: Marine Science B.A and Communication B.A.

Q A Q A Q A

: Why did you join MOP?

: I originally joined MOP to meet other marine science students who were interested in the awesome MOP events. : What is your favorite MOP memory (so far)?

: So far my favorite MOP event was the turtle tagging we did with George Balazs! It was awesome to help him with his research with the honu. : How did you become interested in photography?

: Flipping through issues of National Geographic or dive magazines I was always captivated by the pictures on their pages. I wanted to be able to share the world we live in like that with the colors and lighting illustrating a world few are privileged to see.

Q A Q A

: What kind of camera did you use?

: For this picture I used my trusty GoPro! : What’s the story behind this photo?

: My primary camera (Olympus TG-1) ran out of battery towards the end of my dive. As I took one last look at the kelp behind me, the sunlight illuminated the growing blade of kelp in an almost enchanting way. I couldn’t pass up the moment and snapped the picture with my GoPro hoping that I was able to capture the moment.

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: When you go to take a photo what sorts of things do you look for?

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: When I am taking pictures I end up looking for something that reflects my mood. If I am feeling happy I’ll look for something bright or that has sunlight as a component. If I’m more curious or just exploring an area I will look for small things to take pictures of.

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: What is your favorite type of photo to take?

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Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student with her camera. Ziegler entered the most photos in this competition and won the Flora category with her photo entitled “Sunshine kelp.” (Photo courtesy: Ziegler/UHH MOP)

: My favorite type of photography (so far) is underwater photography. The challenges of being underwater (SCUBA equipment, color fading with depth, etc) bring a whole new level to photography that I enjoy.

I love trying to capture interactions between fish or other species. 

Runners-up:

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ohia -Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Sun blossom -Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Sun

-Reb Volcanoes ‘A ‘ali‘i (Dodonaea viscosa)

-Christeal Milburn, UH Maui MOP Student

Red dirt, red seeds

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

n flower

becca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Maui pohinahina (Vitex rotundifolia) Volcanoes ‘ae (Polypodium pellucidum valcanicum)

-Christeal Milburn, UH Maui College MOP Student

ď ¨Honorable Mention: Silver sword

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Honorable Mention: Maui naupaka kahakai

(Scaevola taccada) -Christeal Milburn, UH Maui College MOP Student

Mesquite

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Fauna: Three Little Birds

Interview: Koa Matsuoka, UHM MOP Student Major: NREM MOP Certificate: Categorizing survivial factors of Hawaiian monk seals into to anthropogenically or naturally caused

Q A

: Why did you join MOP?

eight. Shot with a telephoto lens.

: I joined MOP to earn a certi icate and be exposed to more marine related activities and classes. Before that I only had experience with terrestrial related internships and was not required to take marine classes.

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Q A Q A Q A Q A

: I look for good lighting, vibrant colors, contrast, interesting subjects and composition.

: What is your favorite MOP memory (so far)?

: Kayaking to the Mokuluas and cliff jumping on the backside. : How did you become interested in photography?

: I irst started out with a point and shoot to record my internships and hikes up in the mountains. : What kind of camera did you use?

: Canon EOS Rebel t4i + SPL Splash Housing & Canon EOS 6D : What’s the story behind this photo?

: Three Little Birds: This was shot on the south point of Lisianski Island in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. I was trying to shoot the tiger sharks eating the albatross but there weren’t any around at the time. I turned around to ind a huge lock of bristle thighed curlews or kioea that were congregating around some marine debris . I managed to it three in the frame while a monk seal scratching its head nearby startled off the other

: When you go to take a photo what sorts of things do you look for?

A

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: What is your favorite type of photo to take?

Koa Matsuoka, UHM MOP Student. (Photo courtesy: Matsuoka)

: I like to do behind the wave and over-under shots in the ocean. 

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Runners-up:

Untitled -Koa Matsuoka, UHM MOP Student

Untitled -Koa Matsuoka, UHM MOP Student

Giants of the sea

-Kimberly James, UHM MOP Student

Green Sea Turtle near the pipe at Elect

-Taylor Shedd, UHM MOP Student

Take a breath

-Kimberly James, UHM MOP Stu

Scalloped hammerhead

-Matthias Keller, UHM MOP Student

Untitled

-Megan Russell, UHM MOP Student

Untitled

-Ariel Orasud, UHM MOP Student

tric Beach

udent Stonefish at Electric Beach

-Taylor Shedd, UHM MOP Student

Bear cub Honorable Mention: Land Crab

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Hawai‘i Island ‘Io (Buteo solitarius)

-Christeal Milburn, UH Maui College MOP Student

Honorable Mention: Peek-a-boo

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Untitled

-Ariel Orasud, UHM MOP Student Honorable Mention: Untitled

-Koa Matsuoka, UHM MOP Student

The caped man & the

humpback -Kimberly James, UHM MOP Student Whitetip

-Matthias Keller, UHM MOP Student Gecko branch

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student Hawai‘i Island green sea turtle

-Christeal Milburn, UH Maui College MOP Student

Untitled

-Megan Russell, UHM MOP Student Honu at

-Christeal Milburn

Untitled

-Koa Matsuoka, UHM MOP Student

Keokea’s catch

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Scorpion king

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Punalu‘u Beach, Hawai‘i Island

n, UH Maui College MOP Student

Topside: Green Lantern

Runner-ups:

Untitled -Koa Matsuoka, UHM MOP Student

Untitled -Koa Matsuoka, UHM MOP Student

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hat’s the story behind this photo?

Green Lantern: “This was also shot on Lisianski Island during sun-

set. These glass balls were once used in Japanese ishing nets as loats a couple a decades ago. They have since been replaced with plastic and Styrofoam buoys which are more reasonable for the ishermen. The ones that get loose from nets drift around the world and many end up on the shores of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. They are worth a good amount of money to collectors and many in the Main Hawaiian Islands are immediately picked up.”

More from our winner

Honorable Mention: Rainbow surf

-Kimberly James, UHM MOP Student

Honorable Mention: Untitled

-Taylor Shedd, UHM MOP Student

Untitled

-Megan Russell, UHM MOP Student

Untitled

-Christeal Milburn, UH Maui College MOP Student

Untitled

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Stude

Untitled

-Taylor Shedd, UHM MOP Student

Pacific coast highway sunset

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student Untitled

-Megan Russell, UHM MOP Student

Untitled

-Logan Magad-Weiss, UHM MOP Student

Untitled

-Logan Magad-Weiss, UHM MOP Student

Koa cabin

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Untitled

-Christeal Milburn, UH Maui College MOP Student

ent

The way home

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Untitled

-Megan Russell, UHM MOP Student

Hilo lightning

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Leleiwi sunset

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student Untitled

-Logan Magad-Weiss, UHM MOP Student

Rocky west side sunset

-Kimberly James, UHM MOP Student

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Peeking Out

Sunrise over Lanikai  -Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Untitled

-Christeal Milburn, UH Maui College MOP Student

Untitled

-Megan Russell, UHM MOP Student

Forgotten dreams

Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Palm tree sunrise

-Kimberly James, UHM MOP Student

Under the Sea: Kamah

hameha Blast

Runners-up:

Fried egg nudi -Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Stag horn -Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

W

hat’s the story behind this photo?

Kamehameha Blast: “This was shot on the North Shore during

one of the winter swells this past year and was on accident. I planned to shoot the back of the wave but my friend who was trying the duckdive the wave failed. His board went over the falls right when he was positioned along the barrel creating the illusion he was shooting a Kamehameha wave from Dragon Ball Z.” More from our winner

Honorable Mention: Hawaiian spinner dolphins

-Kimberly James, UHM MOP Student

Honorable Mention: Wire coral goby

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Yellow frogfish

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Black and white menace

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student Diver silohuette

Undersea bouque

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

-Rebecca Ziegler, U MOP Student

MacFarland’s chrom

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Maroon

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

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HH Untitled

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

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Master of disguise

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-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

A turtle excursion

-Antoinette Ranit, UHM MOP Student

Thorns of the reef

-Rebecca Ziegler, UHH MOP Student

Meeting Mister Turtle

-Antoinette Ranit, UHM MOP Student

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