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.
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
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
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
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
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