UW Photo Comp
Underwater Photographic Competition 2019 WinnersOZTek & OZDive 2022 Underwater Photographic Competition & Nikon Dive Shot of the Year
A brief history:
- 2017 saw the seventh OZTek Underwater Photographic Competition and the introduction of the Nikon Dive Portfolio of the Year.
- In 2018, we ran the second Nikon Dive Portfolio of the Year and took the winning images around Australia with the help of the Ocean Film Festival.
- 2019 welcomed the OZTek2019 Underwater Photography Competition and Nikon Shot of the Year.
Winners of both 2018 and 2019 were on display at OZTek2019 as part of the Underwater Photographic Exhibition, as well as being available on the Website and Facebook.
The OZTek Underwater Photographic Competition and the Nikon Dive Shot of the Year welcomes entries from divers with an imagination, a camera and a willingness to share their discoveries and experiences with others.
Winners will have their images printed and exhibited at the venue as well as on the website
Please read the Terms & Conditions carefully before registering your images online:
This Competition Registration is now closed
2022 Underwater Photographic 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: Square Grouper 2022 Edition Cinebag thanks to UW Images
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: Kraken NR-2000 Dive & Spotting Light courtesy of UW Images
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
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
Emma Holman. Winner of the 2019 Nikon Dive Shot of the YearCompetition Registration for the Nikon Dive Shot of the Year 2022 is CLOSED
