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2022 Underwater Photo Competition Winners

OZTek & OZDive 2022 Underwater Photographic Competition & Nikon Dive Shot of the Year

 

A brief history:

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 were printed and exhibited at the venue and ALL entries are featured below. Enjoy

We had a fantastic line up of entires, especially considering COVID curtailed traveling and diving.

Well done everyone and congratulations to the winners!   Awesome job.
 
 

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

Winners

  1. Tom Hughes
  2. Vanessa Torres-Macho
  3. Vanessa Torres-Macho
Winning shot: Tom Hughes 

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

Winners

  1. Tom St George
  2. Keren Green
  3. Tom St George
Winning shot: Tom St George

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: Signed copy of Mike Scotland's new book 'Marine Biology in the Wild'

For more information on these prizes, click here

Winners

  1. Crispin Middleton
  2. Mark Bradtke
  3. Jules Casey
Winning shot: Crispin Middleton 

MARINE LIFE (WIDE ANGLE) - OPEN CATEGORY

First Prize: 4 day / 3 night Great White Shark Expedition.

Second Prize: Kraken NR-2000 Dive & Spotting Light courtesy of UW Images

Third Prize: Signed copy of Mike Scotland's new book 'Marine Biology in the Wild'
For more information on this prize, click here

Winners

  1. Jules Casey
  2. Joanna Smart
  3. Nicolas Remy
Winning Shot: Jules Casey 

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: Signed copy of Mike Scotland's new book 'Marine Biology in the Wild'
More information on this prize

Winners

  1. Steve Walsh
  2. Lyndon Turner
  3. Crispin Middleton
Winning shot: Steve Walsh

CREATIVE - 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: Signed copy of Mike Scotland's new book 'Marine Biology in the Wild'
For more information on these prizes click here

Winners

  1. Neil Vincent
  2. Crispin Middleton
  3. Vanessa Torres-Macho
Winning shot: Neil Vincent 

THE 2022 NIKON DIVE SHOT OF THE YEAR

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

Winners

  1. Crispin Middleton
  2. Nicolas Remy
  3. Louise Nott
 
 

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