The competition will culminate in an exhibition at Go Diving Show ANZ in September 2025—the second Australian edition of the hugely successful Go Diving Show in the UK.
The prestigious judging panel comprises photo judges Tobias Friedrich, Jayne Jenkins, Matty Smith, Tanya Houppermans, ScoP Portelli and William Tan; and video judges Philip Hamilton and Ross Long.
The photo was taken in French Polynesia and triumphed over 6750 underwater pictures entered by underwater photographers from around the world.
“The mother is accompanying her calf to the surface, because the baby is still so small and clumsy,” explained Herrero. “The calf is releasing a few bubbles underwater showing it is still learning to hold its breath properly. For me, this photo really shows a mother’s love and communicates the beauty and fragility of life in our ocean.”
The Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition, widely regarded as the pinnacle of achievement for underwater photographers, has revealed its winners for 2024.
With record-breaking participation from over 90 countries, the competition set a new standard for creativity and technical excellence. From mesmerizing macro shots of marine birth to dramatic wide-angle scenes of cenotes and reefscapes, the winning photographs highlight the beauty, fragility, and diversity of underwater ecosystems while inspiring global conservation efforts.
Voice of the Ocean is the photo, video and art competition associated with the flagship Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) in Singapore, the largest and longest-running dive show in Asia.
Held from April 4 to 6, 2025, ADEX Ocean FesAval 2025 culminates in a capAvaAng live judging event, with a prestigious jury choosing the winners and runners-up in the competition categories as well as the “Best of Show” overall winner.
The World Shootout Photography Awards 2024 is rapidly approaching its deadline. Only two weeks remain until you submit your breathtaking underwater photographs.
Celebrating 19 years of excellence, this prestigious competition offers a unique opportunity to showcase your talent and compete for cash prizes and dreamy rewards.
Enter your stunning images in 9 challenging categories, captured between November 2nd, 2023, and November 1st, 2024.
The Underwater Photography Guide is delighted to announce that it is accepting entries for the 2024 edition of the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition – now in its 13th year!
The Ocean Art underwater photo contest continues to be the world’s most prestigious underwater photo contest with the largest endowment. This year’s competition features over $60,000 in prizes! The competition attracts amateur to pro photographers across the globe.
The competition called for passionate underwater shooters from around the world to submit their most captivating and compelling images and videos from the Australasian region.
Shooters were invited to immerse themselves in the challenge of capturing the essence of this extraordinary realm, where every frame tells a story of the delicate balance and breathtaking beauty that characterises our oceans.
The competition will culminate in an exhibition at Go Diving Show ANZ in September 2024—the inaugural Australian edition of the hugely successful Go Diving Show in the UK. The prestigious judging panel comprises Tobias Friedrich, Jayne Jenkins, Brett Lobwein, Ross Long, Matty Smith and William Tan.
Hundreds of photographers from 54 countries competed across nine categories, pushing the boundaries of creativity and technical skill.
The prestigious Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition, organized by the Underwater Photography Guide, has announced the results of the world’s largest underwater photo contest. Although the AI revolution has quickly changed the global photographic landscape, this year’s winners are a testament to humanity’s creative perseverance over machine.
