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DEEP Indonesia Photo Competition Winners
By Jason Heller, April 23, 2008 @ 02:00 AM (EST)
DivePhotoGuide & Wetpixel are proud to formally announce the winners of the 2008 DEEP Indonesia International Underwater Photo Competition.
The competition is part of a series of international competitions under the brand UnderwaterCompetition.com. Now in the third year (2nd year for DEEP specifically), the competitions have become world renowned. The competition series is associated with dive expos on opposite sides of the world, namely Our World Underwater in Chicago, USA, which is both a photo & video competition, and DEEP Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, which is photo-only. The competition series was established to offer a complementary series of categories and prizing opportunities, and this year awarded over US$80,000 In prizes. The winners alone spanned across 18 countries.
Gold: Animal Behavior & Best of Show
"Salmon"
Dale Sanders, Canada
The competitions are open to all skill levels and included a category for images that focus on conservation and the marine environment, one for entries taken by compact digital cameras, and one specifically for Indonesian residents. All compact camera category entrants receive one free online underwater photography lesson courtesy of Marty Snyderman and TheUnderwaterPhotographer.com.
Gold: Compact Category
"Jellyfish in Blue"
Roger Beeden, Australia
A very special thank you to our amazing sponsors MV Febrina in Papua New Guinea, Kararu Dive Voyages in Komodo, Kungkungan Bay Resort in Lembeh, Aqua Marine Diving & The Water Garden Resort in Bali, Minahasa Lagoon Resort in Manado, MSY Seahorse in Fak Fak & Raja Empat, Maluku Divers in Ambon, Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas, Ikelite, Radiator, Ultralight Control Systems, and Wyland.
Gold: Indonesian Residents Category
"Turtle Reflection"
Hermawan Wong, Indonesia
For DEEP Indonesia specifically, esteemed judges Eric Cheng, David Espinosa, and Stephen
Frink selected winners which were announced
in Jakarta, published online and in supporting media
partners worldwide.
Gold: Animal Portrait
"Harbor Seal"
Dale Sanders, Canada
As with all Underwatercompetition.com events, 15% of entry proceeds are donated to marine conservation efforts.
Gold: Divers
"Diver in Pond"
Shen Collazo, USA
Gold: Reefscapes
"Eagle Ray"
Frank Baensch, USA
Gold: Environment & Conservation
"Shark Net"
Borut Furlan, Slovenia
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