We've had so much fun with the Photo/Video Contest that we are doing it again!
Photo/Video Contest. Free to enter, the contest is open to all and offers underwater photographers and videographers the chance to win $5,000 in prizes. The Expo is set to take place at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center from April 23 to 24, 2016. Contest entries will be shown and winners announced at the event on April 23 at 5:30 pm.
Ocean Adventure Photo/Video Contest Themes and Categories
• Macro Underwater Photo – any single image taken with a macro/super macro lens of a subject composition recorded in life size at a 1:1 or greater reproduction ratio. The subject or focal point is expected to fill as much of the frame as possible with extreme detail.
• Wide-Angle Underwater Photo – any single image taken with a wide-angle lens consisting of a focal length greater than 35mm. The image is made of a wide scene with a subject in its natural environment. Over/under (half below and half above the water) and Close Focus Wide-Angle compositions are acceptable in this category.
• The Ocean Adventure “Waterman Video Award” – a video submission between one and three minutes in length depicting the high adventure of oceanic activities that may include diving, SUP, kayaking, surfing, spearfishing, or any watersport lifestyle activity. Video may include above and below water footage. Editing of video is allowed and expected. Camera on spear gun, mask, head or hand is allowed. Combination of cameras is acceptable.
First place prize winners will be awarded a trip valued at more than $1,000, such as four days of shark/dolphin diving with UNEXSO in the Bahamas including hotel accommodations at Pelican Bay Resort and round trip transportation on the Balearia Fast Ferry from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport, or a week long, live-aboard scuba adventure aboard Blackbeard's Cruises to the Bahamas including all diving, meals and an air-conditioned room. Second and third place prizes include photo/video equipment from Fantasea and GoPro.
Visit TheBlueWild.com to learn more about the 2016 Blue Wild Photo/Video Contest, to submit photos and videos, and to view the contest rules and specifications.
