23/09/2024
🏆 CHAMPIONS AT THE 8th MARES UNDERWATER PHOTO CUP in Croatia, Rab Island
Held between September 20 and 22, the 8th MARES Underwater Photo MarathonCUP in Croatia, Rab Island, was an international event with over 100 competitors from 17 countries worldwide. Out of the 5 available categories, we were only able to participate in 3, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the results:
🥇Champion in the Overall DSLR Ranking
1st Place in the Wide-Angle with Diver Category 🥇
2nd Place in the Fish Category 🥈
3rd Place in the Macro Category 🥉
2nd Place for Best Model – Ana Gomes 🥈
Champions of the Nations Cup as a team with the duo Luís Campos and Patrícia Araújo
Of course, the first and most important thank you goes to my family for the sacrifices they made this week so that I could be here doing what I love most. ❤️❤️❤️
To Ana Gomes, thank you once again for being so willing to help, both in and out of the water. 🔝🔝🔝
To our supporters: Clube Naval de Sesimbra and JANGA Wetsuits; none of these results would have been possible without you. Thank you for continuing to support and help us! 😊
To Damir Zurub and Kathy Mih for the flawless organization of yet another extraordinary event. You guys are just amazing! 😊
To our friends, teammates, and also “rivals” Luís Campos and Patrícia Araújo, thank you for the added value you brought to everything this competition represents, not only in preparation but also in image selection. A big hug to both of you. 🤩🤩
To Pedro Vasconcelos, I want to extend a very special thanks for the insight you once again brought to our photo selection process, reminding us that “our work” is just beginning!! Big hug, my friend! 🤗
Finally, a word of recognition and thanks to our friends Manuela Passos, Filomena Sá Pinto and Vanda Goncalves, for your first-time presence in this competition and your results. Your energy and good spirits are incredible! ☺️😉☺️
A big thank you to everyone! 🙏🙏