Scuba Diving Photo contest 2008 – open to photographers all over the world!

The competition is open to photographers anywhere in the world. Only original photos taken by the entrant will be considered.

All entries must be digital files on CD-ROM accompanied by an official entry form or facsimile and entry fees. You may enter work in any and all categories; there is no limit to the number of images you may submit.

Grand Prize
$1,000 cash and a dive trip for one on the Komodo Dancer, Indonesia courtesy of Reef & Rainforest.

Prize includes:

• Round trip regular economy class airfare for one person from Los Angeles, San Francisco or New York (JFK).
• One berth in a twin share state room category cabin on board Komodo Dancer.
• Airfare from Bali to meet the vessel or return to Bali.
• One night accommodation at the Puri Santrian in Bali.
• Round trip transfers in Bali.
• Valid until December 15 2009. Black out (13 – 31 December 2008) No cash value and non-transferable.

Value approximately: $4,800.00

First Place – Wide Angle
Dive trip for 2 to Captain Don’s Habitat in Bonaire. Deluxe Ocean View room and 6 boat dives w/6 days unlimited shore diving. PLUS, Nikon School photo course.

Value: $3114

First Place – Macro
Dive trip for two to Villa Aldora/Aldora Divers, Cozumel. Includes 7 nights (non holiday) accommodations at the Villa Aldora and 5 two tank dives for 2 divers.

Must take trip by July 2009.

Value: $1615

First Place – Marine Life
Dive trip for two to Turneffe Island Lodge, Belize. Includes: 4 nights deluxe lodge accommodations, 7 dives, all airport and boat transfers, all meals, daily morning coffee or tea delivered to room, evening appetizers, and all non-alcohol drinks.

Value: $1900 each

First Place – Topside/Diving Lifestyle
Dive trip for one on Aqua Cat Cruises. Includes 8 day/7 night liveaboard cruise to Exuma Cays. Valid for 1. Reservations may be confirmed 21 days prior to intended cruise date. Blackout period: June, July, August. Airfare to Nassau, Bahamas port fee, fuel and crew gratuity not included.

Value $2095.00

All Second Place Prizes:
a320 Apollo regulator
Value: $475

All Third Place Prizes:
3.0 cu ft Spare Air package-Model #300PKYEL
MSRP – $299.00

PLUS

Ikelite PC LED Light
MSRP – $80

Here’s How To Enter

Eligibility
The competition is open to photographers anywhere in the world. Only original photos taken by the entrant will be considered.

How to Enter
All entries must be digital files on CD-ROM accompanied by an official entry form or facsimile and entry fees. You may enter work in any and all categories; there is no limit to the number of images you may submit. You may mail all your entries in one envelope. Incomplete entry forms-such as those without telephone numbers will be disqualified.

Entry Fees
Each image constitutes a single entry. The fees are $10 per entry.

Payment Information
Make checks payable (in U.S. funds, drawn on a U.S. bank) to Scuba Diving Photo Contest. Payment must accompany entries. Entries received without payment will be disqualified. Entry fees are nonrefundable. One check may be used to cover multiple entries if all entries are submitted in the same package.
When paying by credit card, be sure to complete the credit card information requested on the entry form.

Preparing Your Entries
Only digital files accepted. Digital files may be submitted in jpeg or tiff format, on CD-ROM only. Multiple entries may be submitted on a single CD-ROM. Images must be no less than 300 dpi at 8.5 x 11 inches. The following information must be included on each CD-ROM: your name, address, phone number and category or categories you are entering. Submissions will not be accepted via email.
Prints or slides will not be accepted as entries. Entries will not be returned.

Deadline
All entries must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2008.

Notification
All winners will be notified by May 15, 2008. The results will not be made public until they are published in Scuba Diving. Non-winning entrants will not be individually notified of the results. Your cancelled check or credit-card charge will be notification for receipt of your entry. Include a self-addressed, stamped postcard if you want to be notified directly of your entry’s receipt.

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Download the 2008 Photo Contest Official Entry Form–(68K PDF)

Mail completed entry form with entry and all fees to:
Scuba Diving Photo Contest
6600 Abercorn St., Ste 208
Savannah, GA 31405