UW Photo Comp 2025

ADEX OZTek 2025 Underwater Photographic Competition

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.
2022 saw the winning images displayed in Melbourne
All images available on the Website and Facebook.

The ADEX OZTek 2025 Underwater Photographic Competition welcomes entries from divers with an imagination, a camera and a willingness to share their discoveries and experiences with others.

Winners will be printed and exhibited at the ICC Sydney and ALL entries will be featured on the websites / social media. Enjoy!

Good Luck everyone find below the details, terms and conditions and how to enter.

OZTek | OZDive Show 2025 Underwater Photography Underwater Competition Terms & Conditions

Competition Registration will open Dec 1, 2024

2025 Underwater Photographic CATEGORIES

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.

For more information on this prize, click here

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
For more information on this prize, click here

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

For more information on these prizes, click here

Winning shot: Crispin Middleton

MARINE LIFE (WIDE ANGLE) - OPEN CATEGORY

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.

For more information on this prize, click here

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

More information on this prize, Click here

Winning shot: Steve Walsh