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UW Photo Comp 2025

ADEX OZTek 2025 Underwater Photographic Competition


Underwater Photography Competition 2025

A brief history:

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.

Competition Registration will open Dec 7, 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

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

 


 


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