The categories for the ADEX Photographer of the Year Competition are Seascapes, Macro and Animal Behaviour. The final round of the competition will be judged “live” at ADEX 2007, where the judges, made up of distinguished underwater photographers, will give their scores and critiques. There will also be a Q&A session for participants to learn the finer points of successful underwater photography. For the top honour of “ADEX Photographer of The Year” the audience will cast their votes on the finalists selected from the three categories.  Winners of any of the three categories stand a chance to win a Nikon DSLR housing!

The ADEX Photographer of the Year will win a DSLR housing & a 8-day RAJA AMPAT live-aboard dive cruise sponsored by MV Odyssea1 plus trophy from Suntec Media

 How to Enter & Regulations

 1.   The ADEX PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION is owned by Suntec Integrated Media and managed by the Ocean Geographic team. The contest is open to all participants worldwide.

 2.   Participant must first register with the competition application form (download) and submit to APOYC@underwaterartists.com; deadline for registration is 1 April 2008 – 1600 hrs GMT +7

* To submit this form on line you will need Acrobat 7 or higher - download Acrobat OR you may wish to print and fax form to +61296868438

 3. We will acknowledge your application via email within 24 hours, and we will advise you of your Competitor ID / entry number. We will also forward instructions on how to submit your images.

 4. Submission by email only; Images must reach us by email: 2 April 2008 - 1600 hrs GMT +7.  We recommend you send registrations as soon as possible.

 5.  Images must have been taken in the wild, underwater, with a digital camera.  Aquarium photos will not be judged. Over-under shots are permitted, but digital composites / montage are not.

 6.  Images may not have been winners in any competitions.

 7. The categories for submission are Seascapes, Macro and Animal Behaviour. You may present up to three images in each category.

 Definition of categories

Seascapes (WA):
Any image taken with a wide-angle lens showing reefs scenery with or without animals as main subject. Model permitted.
Macro (MA):
Any image taken with a macro lens showing part of or entire a subject that is smaller than 20cm (8”).

 Animal Behaviour (AB)

Any image showing natural behavoir of marine animals.

 8.  The final round will be judged ‘live’ during ADEX 2008 – 18-20 April 2007; sessions time to be announce on site; 2 sessions – live audience and live video broadcast over show floor.

  9. Participants will be invited to attend the judging sessions.

 10. Subject to space availability, all entries will be presented on the show floor but only the finalists will be presented for the final ‘live’ round judging during ADEX 2007. Though the juries will present their scores, critiques and summary of their competition.

 11. Competitors agree to reproduction of their pictures for the ADEX PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION archives.

 12. Competitors agree to the use of their works by the ADEX for the promotion of future competitions. Winning images may be shown to the public at future event. At each use of the works the name of the author will be mentioned but no payment for use of the copyright or no retribution of any kind will be possible. No commercial use of the image will be made by the organizers of the competition. Individuals wishing to purchase any of the works will be put in contact with the photographers.

 13. The Ocean Geographic Organizing Committee will consider that, according to law, all works presented are free and clear of copyright and that the images are the exclusive property of the authors. By their participation in the competition, the authors undertake to guarantee the organizers against any claims that might be made against them. Ocean Geographic may in no way whatsoever be held responsible in cases of dispute or litigation.

 14. The decisions of the jury are final. Participation in this contest entails acceptance of the above regulations.

 15. Entry fees:

One category is AUD  $10

Two categories is AUD $15

Three categories is AUD $18