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2022 Underwater Photography competition Sponsors

 

2022 Underwater Photographic Competition

Entries must fall within the scope of one or other of the following categories:

Wreck

• Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens/residents only
• An image taken that includes an image of a wreck, or part thereof, with or without a diver
• Sponsored by: Adelaide Scuba 

First Prize: 4 day, 8 dive package (minimum) to experience the wrecks of South Australia. Trip includes accommodation and boat dives. 
Second Prize: TBC
Third Prize: OZTek | OZDive Show T-shirt
​For more information on these prizes, click here

Cave

• Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens/residents only
• An image taken showing the inside of a cave or cavern, with or without a diver
• Sponsored by: Scubapro Australia

First Prize: 1 x Complete S-Tek Pure 40lb Stainless Steel Diving system
Second Prize:

• 1 x Scubapro Nova 850R rechargeable torch with charger.
• 1 x S-Tek 100m Expedition Reel
• 1 x 30m S-Tek Spinner Spool

Third Prize: OZDive Show \ OZTek T-shirt
For more information on these prizes, click here

Marine Life with Diver

• Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens/residents only
• An underwater image featuring marine life with a diver in the image
• Note: 'Marine life' does not include plants
• Sponsored by: Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre, Stradbroke Island

First Prize: 3-day package for two divers. Includes:

• 4 night accommodation 
• 10 dive package for 2
• Single recreational cylinders filled with membrane Nitrox (32%)
• Manta Lodge t-shirt / hat/ mask tamer pack for both

​Second Prize: 

• Manta Lodge t-shirt / hat/ mask tamer pack

Third Prize: OZDive Show \ OZTek T-shirt

For more information on these prizes, click here

Open Category - Marine life

• Open to international as well as Australian and New Zealand residents
• An image featuring marine life. Must not include diver in the image
• Sponsored by: Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions

First Prize: 4 day / 3 night Great White Shark Expedition.
Second Prize: tbc
Third Prize: OZDive Show \ OZTek T-shirt
For more information on this prize, click here

Macro or Super Macro Marine Life

• Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens/residents only
• Subjects requiring the use of a macro lens or macro setting to capture the image
• Sponsored by: Sea & Sea

First Prize: Sea & Sea YS-D3 Mark II lighting strobe
Second Prize: Sea & Sea Accessory Bag
Third Prize: OZDive Show \ OZTek T-shirt 
More information on this prize

Creative Category - Anything goes!

• Open to Australian and New Zealand citizens/residents only
• An exciting image - see terms & conditions for details
• Sponsored by: Valerie Taylor

First Prize: Set of 3 Limited edition numbered prints by Valerie Taylor 
Second Prize:  1 x 'An Adventurous Life' biography by Valerie Taylor
​Third Prize: OZDive Show \ OZTek T-shirt 
For more information on these prizes click here

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Nikon Dive Shot of the Year 2022

• The Nikon Dive Shot of the Year will be one single image which embodies:
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Dramatic effect and sensory impact
  • Uniqueness
  • Composition of the photo
• Competition entrants can enter up to 3 images from any of the five (5) existing competition categories. No image can be repeated.

First Prize: Nikon Z5 + Nikkor Z 24-50MM F/4-6.3 lens
Second Prize: Nikon dry bag
Third Prize: OZDive Show \ OZTek T-shirt 
 

• Details on the Nikon Dive Shot of the Year
• Click here for Nikon Dive Shot of the Year Terms & Conditions

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2019 Photography Competition Winners & Entries: