Richard enjoys competing in a variety of international photography and art competitions.  In addition, he occassionally puts photographs and words together, creating photo journalism articles. Featured below are a variety of Richard's recent awards and publications, along with some of his awarded images.  

2021 AWARDS

Underwater Tour Awards:  Winner of the Aquatic Abstracts Category.

Camelback Gallery - Amazing Animals International Juried All Visual Arts Competition:  Gold Award of Excellence in Photography. 

Nature TTL Photographer of the Year:  Highly Commended in the Underwater Category.

Light, Space and Time, 11th Annual "Animals" Online International Art Exhibition:  Special Merit Award in the Photography & Digital Category.

Fusion Art - "Into the Wild" International Online Juried Exhibition:  Honorable Mention in Photography & Digital Category.  

2021 PUBLICATIONS

DIVER Magazine (February 2021 issue): "Superspan - The Magnetic Draw of Florida's Blue Heron Bridge" - exploring the best "muck diving" site in the US.

DIVER Magazine (August 2021 issue): "TCI Two Ways" - Article on diving the Turks and Caicos Islands from a liveaboard perspective.

2020 AWARDS

Underwater Tour Awards:  Winner of the Black & White Category.

Monochrome Awards:  Honorable Mentions (2) in Wildlife Category.

Nature Photographer of the Year:  Finalist in the Underwater Category.

Prix de la Photographie Paris:  Bronze in the Nature / Underwater Category.

Ocean Conservancy Photo Contest:  High Commended.

ND Awards:  Several Images Highly Commended in the Nature Category.

Fusion Art - 5th Annual Animal Kingdom Art Exhibition:  Highly Commended.

Fusion Art - 4th Annual Black and White International Juried Exhibition:  Highly Commended.

2020 PUBLICATIONS

DIVER Magazine (July 2020 issue): "Shark Differences" - exploring the similarities and differences of diving with Great White, Tiger and Great Hammerhead Sharks.