Anthony is a semi-professional photographer based in Durban. He has been taking photographs for about 16 years, but only about 8 years underwater. He owns and runs a number of businesses in Durban, and in his spare time freelances for a number of magazines including Submerge, Getaway, SA Paddler as well as being published in a number of magazines overseas. Anthony worked as a professional underwater photographer/videographer in the Cayman Islands for 2 years. Upon returning to South Africa in 2004, he entered the Shootout for the first time and came first in the Intermediate digital category. Success was again achieved in 2005 with first place in the Creative Digital category and third place in the Advanced Digital category. He was once again successful in 2006 with first place in the Advanced Digital, Advanced Video as well as winning the Overall Best Picture prize.

Visit Anthony's website at www.anthonygrote.com