Patrick Webster (aka 'underwaterpat') is an accomplished underwater photographer and videographer, who happens to also be a marine biologist based in Monterey California. Pat's images and videos have won several competitions and also have been published by National Geographic, The New York Times and more global publications.
In today's episode, Pat shares fun stories about his viral videos, entering and winning one of the largest photo competitions in the world (The Monterey Shootout) and the people that inspire his work. We also talk environmentalism and social responsibility, and what divers should consider as they are traveling the world on dive trips.
(All photos courtesy of Patrick Webster and Joe Platko)
Show Notes
Check out the full show notes here.
Media Links
The 'Whiskers' viral video and reaction videos can be found here:
Check out Pat's photos and videos from the Monterey Shootout competition below:
- Monterey Shootout 2016 Winners
- Winner: best in show
- Winner: advanced wide angle unrestricted (photo)
- Winner: advanced wide angle traditional (photo)
- Winner: snapshot wide angle (video)
- Winner: montage (video) - "Where's My Buddy"
- 2nd Place: advanced macro unrestricted (photo)
- 3rd Place: advanced macro unrestricted (photo)
- Monterey Shootout 2018 Winners
- Winner: advanced wide angle unrestricted
- Winner: video: snapshot wide angle.
- Honorable Mention: "Do it for the Gram" Video
Other Publications
More of Patrick Webster's Work:
- Instagram - underwaterpat
- Vimeo - underwaterpat
- Species ID Website: Upwellings
- Dive Mola Gear: DiveMola.com
Charities / Environmentalism / Social Responsibility
- Pat is a fan of Reef Check's work. Find out more about what they do here: ReefCheck.org
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