This past weekend, the 21st freshwater images event – partnered by Plongez! – took place in Sévrier, on the shores of Lake Annecy. 10 photographers from Paca, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, immersed themselves for two 90-minute sessions, at Beau-Rivage in the morning and at Chavoire in the afternoon. Participants were able to capture up to 150 images. They then selected 5 photos to present to the jury, among which three images compete for the French wildlife cup (which has 7 rounds).

In the evening, the film Le France was screened. Directed by Stéphane Santini, it traces a century of history of the most famous wreck of Lake Annecy using numerous vintage documents as well as interviews with personalities involved in the ship’s life. The screening concluded with a Q&A session providing additional information, particularly on the genesis of the film and its production.

The next day, the jury deliberated before announcing the winners of this 2018 edition.

The winners

1^er: Didier Capderou – Wildlife Award, Hymn to Life Award, Atmosphere Award, Haute-Savoie Award

2^nd: Sébastien Ameeuw

3^nd: Christophe Muzyk – Macro Award

4^nd: Gilles Duclos – Jury’s Favorite

5^nd: Patrice Prive

6^nd: Fabienne Charles

7^nd: Nathalie Tretout

8^nd: Stéphane Jouffrey

9^nd: Patrick Beudin

10^nd: Vincent Quillasi

Opening photo © Didier Capderou – Atmosphere Award