Through The Lens 2012 | SDAA/MIDE 2011 Photo Competition

One of the world’s top underwater photo competitions, the 2012 contest features new categories, including an Underwater Threesome category to inspire your photography.

JUDGES

Diego A. Garcia, editor Scuba Diver AustralAsia | John Thet, publisher/editorial director, Asian Geographic Magazines | Ralph Häring, art director Scuba Diver AustralAsia

CATEGORIES

Seascapes (SS)

1st prize – Canon 600D Kit
Broad, sweeping views of the underwater realm and its mighty inhabitants.

Animal Portraits (AP)

1st prize – Canon 600D Kit
The art of portraiture shows us the beauty of ocean animals.

Portfolio (PF)

1st prize – Canon 600D Kit
Accomplished photographers show off their many talents. 10 photos are required for this category.

uw3some (U3)

1st prize – Canon 600D Kit
Three is the magic number! Creativity is key in this category, where anything goes, including traditional photography, multiple exposures, or even CG and creative post treatments (in honour of our new online home uw3some.com).

Underwater Malaysia (UM)

1st prize – 5D4N Borneo Divers Mabul Resort Package (x1)
Any photo taken in Malaysian waters (Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo). Photographers will be bound by the honour system – please no cheating.

DEADLINE

31 May 2012, by 23:59 hours.