“The judges reviewed applications from passionate and creative photographers from around the world. Making a final selection was tough when talent was so evidently in abundance, but the sheer diversity of candidates serves as a hopeful reminder to the judges of how many committed conservation storytellers are working towards changing our world. Each finalist can feel rightfully proud of their place in our top 8!”
— Save Our Seas Foundation
Save Our Seas Foundation: Finalist, Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant, 2023.
Sienna International Photo Awards 2023: Honorable Mention, The Beauty of Nature Category
“Under UV light, in the La Jolla tide pools, a colony of aggregating anemones (Anthopleura elegantissima) emits a fluorescent glow. Each patch of these anemones is a genetically identical colony of clones, all derived asexually from a single individual, making them a fascinating study in colony genetics and behavior.”
Underwater Photographer of the year 2023: Highly Commended, Up and Coming category
“What a nice and artistic split shot! The image caught my attention from the beginning and was one of my favorites for the top three as well. Excellent light from the strobes. Well done! ”
— Tobias Friedrich
Underwater Photographer of the year 2023: Commended, Up and Coming category
“Jules has created a fascinating image here, combining the challenges of shooting fluorescent anemones in a split level composition. Outstanding and innovative. ”
— Dr Alexander Mustard MBE
Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast
100 Rejections, Finding Fresh Photo Stories, And Passionate Persistence With Jules Jacobs
“Jules Jacobs knows that success in conservation photography doesn’t come overnight – or after a few weeks. Or even after a few months. But it DOES come and it’s well worth the effort to make it happen.”
— Jaymi Heimbuch
Ocean Photographer of the Year
Young Ocean Photographer of the Year, Third Place.
