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Photographers Night Photo Contest 2018 Winners

The Aquarium’s 10th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of workshops, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.

Frog sitting on a rock looking at viewer.

Grand prize winner of the 2018 Photographers Night Photo Contest. Credit: Ellis Moore

November 21, 2018

The special event gives photographers of all skill levels the opportunity to try new equipment and bring their arsenals from home to photograph the Aquarium’s animals and exhibits with the entire facility to themselves. They were also invited to take part in an exclusive photo contest with a range of prizes. Attendees were invited to submit their best photos of the night to our contest.

The results are as follows:

Grand Prize Winner:

Ellis Moore

First Runner-Up:

Michael Helms

Third Place:

Dick Drechsler

Honorable mentions:

  • Christine Ho
  • David Eadington
  • Raul James Gonzalez
  • Michael Helms

Congratulations to our winners!

Surge channel photo: rocks above the waterline, fish and anemones below.

First runner up in the Aquarium's 2018 Photographers Night Photo Contest. Credit: Michael Helms

Moon jelly swimming away from viewer.

Third place winner in the Aquarium's 2018 Photographers Night Photo Contest. Credit: Dick Drechsler

Leafy seadragon

Honorable mention in the Aquarium's 2018 Photographers Night Photo Contest. Credit: Christine Ho

Pacific sea nettle

Honorable mention in the Aquarium's 2018 Photographers Night Photo Contest. Credit: David Eadington

Soft-focused sea jelly.

Honorable mention in the Aquarium's 2018 Photographers Night Photo Contest. Credit: Raul James Gonzalez

Two cuttlefish float: facing forward, bottom one in side-view.

Honorable mention in the Aquarium's 2018 Photographers Night Photo Contest. Credit: Michael Helms