News
Announcing the 2nd Nikon Dive Portfolio of the Year Underwater Photographic Competition
OZTek and Nikon Australia have announced the second Nikon Dive Portfolio of the Year Underwater Photographic Competition.
The Nikon Dive Portfolio of the Year is a chosen collection of six images, showing a range of techniques over numerous categories that showcase the photographer’s breadth of skill. The winning portfolios will be displayed around Australia’s capital cities as part of the 2018 Ocean Film Festival in March – April 2018 and at OZTek2019, ICC Sydney, March 16/17, 2019.
Competition entrants need to enter six images from the existing OZTek bi-annual underwater competition categories. Each portfolio will be judged by a panel of peer photographers, as well as through a public vote. The competition judges will be looking for the following criteria when selecting the 2018 Nikon Portfolio of the Year:
‘The Nikon Dive Portfolio needs to demonstrate clarity of vision and artistic intent to produce an inspirational body of work from a minimum of three out of five standard OZTek Underwater Photography Competition categories. Portfolio images should show breadth of skill with different underwater photography styles (e.g. wide angle, macro etc.), lighting techniques and subject matter, while illustrating the passion, dedication and expertise needed to create a consistent collection of captivating images’.
2018 Nikon Dive Portfolio of the Year Prizes:
- First Place Portfolio wins a Nikon D850 camera body valued at $5,250
- Second Place Portfolio wins a Divers Alert Prize pack valued at $300 including:
- DAN AP Individual Membership for one year
- DAN Master Plan Treatment Insurance for one year
- DAN Gear Bag
- DAN Surface Marker Buoy
- DAN Book Pack
- Third Place Portfolio wins a Gold Pass to OZTek2019 valued at $275
Competition registration is now open and closes January 31st, 2018. For more information on how to enter please visit: www.oztek.com.au/Photo-Comp-2018.
News
Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
Marine Life & Conservation
Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
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