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An American woman is making waves in the world of photography.
Renee Capozzola was recently named the Underwater Photographer of the Year for her visually-stunning shot titled, "Sharks' Skylight," according to the annual competition's website.
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Capozzola beat out more than 4,500 competitors from 68 countries to claim the first place award, and is now the first female to ever hold the winning title, CNN reported.
"I am completely blown away and honored beyond words to have received this prestigious recognition," Capozzola wrote in an Instagram post, where she announced the news. "If someone had told me five years ago that I would be the overall winner in 2021, I would never have believed them!"