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WORLD SHOOTOUT 2023 Boot Dusseldorf, Germany – 27.1.2024

T he World's Best Underwater Photographers Unveil Breathtaking Images - The winners of the prestigious World Shootout 2023 underwater photography competition were recently announced , captivating audiences at the world's largest diving and water sports exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany. Hundreds of photographers from 54 countries competed across nine categories, pushing the boundaries of creativity and technical skill. G ran D P r Iz e WI nner S: Picture of the Year: Spanish photographer e duardo a cevedo "secured" the top Honor with the prestigious pri z e the “boot Dusseldorf Director’s Pri z e, earning an a ndromeda statuette and a €2,000 cash pri z e. Best 5 Images Portfolio: Luc r ooman from Belgium triumphed in this category, winning a dream 4-week diving trip for two to Papua n ew Guinea, valued at $18,900. ama T e U r PH o T o G ra PH er : a lexandra Ceurvorst from the US a impressed the judges with her talent, taking home the 1,000 € cash pri z e award. C e L e B ra TI n G DI ver SITY an D I nnova TI on : This year's competition saw 11,680 entries from 964 photographers, showcasing a remarkable spectrum of skills and perspectives. From the intricate wonders of m acro photography to the beauty of "Black Water". The "Underwater Fashion" category added a touch of artistry and innovation, while the ever-important " e nvironmental & Conservation" category served as a powerful reminder of the need to protect these fragile ecosystems. L ook I n G a H ea D: a I an D o C ean C on S erva TI on : World Shootout founder and producer David Pilosof unveiled an exciting addition for the 2024 competition: this year the e nvironmental category will be focusing on the impact of plastic on our oceans and future. This category will embrace the potential of a I or other editing software as a tool to amplify the conservation message. e ntrants will submit campaigns of three original underwater photographs dealing with plastic pollution, along with their final a I assistance processing. This innovative approach encourages artistic expression while raising awareness about a critical environmental issue.

ex PL ore TH e STU nn I n G C o LL e CTI on : Discover the complete album of competition entries by clicking here: a ll images are copyrighted to the photographers and www.WorldShootout.org

The World Shootout 2024 competition will begin from april 2024 so be sure to register at www.worldshootout.org

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DIVE LOG Australasia #405 - April ‘24

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