In our section Water& Art we have covered the work of incredible photographers such as G. La Spada and the American artist Wyland. These individuals all have in common a passion and respect for the ocean and marine creatures that is combined with a love for art. For many common individuals and children the ocean remains a mysterious secret and inaccessible realm; photographies and films are the only way to get a glimpse of this aquatic world. If you have a passion for diving and you simply cannot leave the house, or dive in, without your camera you might have the possibility to turn this passion into a real job thanks to the Our World Underwater international underwater photography and video competition.
At the Our World-Underwater weekend event, visitors have the opportunity to witness many exhibitions, be part of the film festival while making sure that the little ones are having just as much fun with at the children’s activity area. Your kids will not want to miss a life size 40 feet humpback whale or the gapping mouth of a 30 feet shark. In addition, children will have the opportunity to work with artists in order to accomplish their own underwater painting.
Hosted by Dive Photo Gudie and Wetpixel the 4th annual Deep Indonesia International Underwater photo competition was a real success. Photographer from all over the world participated in seven themed categories with the chance to with $ 35, 000 in prizes. Apart from the actual money awards, some prices included “die travel packages to some of the top underwater photography destinations in Indonesia and beyond, and underwater photography equipment” (Source: http://underwatercompetition.com/Competitions/DEEP-Indonesia-2010). Trips in Indonesia include, komodo, Lembeh, Manado and Raja Ampat. The competition also has a special category dedicated to the theme of conservation of the marine environment, another sections reserved for compact digital cameras and a special category dedicated to Indonesian entrants. The first prize winner of the compact camera competition is the Canadian Stephen Holinski with a colorful picture entitled “Mantis Shrimp with Eggs”. From sea horses, to dolphins without forgetting the most unusual looking fish, this competition is an incredible collage of the underwater oceans of the world.
These photographers vary in ages and nationality but they all have in common the love and passion for the oceans.
cool contest! i want to try it out next year! who knows..!