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crowned “DPG Grand Master 2024” and will receive the top trip prize as well as the top equipment prize. In addition to the coveted prizes, there is also huge status and kudos in being placed among the finalists. The se lected winners are the world’s best underwater shooters, judged by an all star panel. Their images and videos will expose millions of dive, travel and pho tography magazines and websites to their work worldwide. Organizers Joe Tepper and Ian Bongso Seldrup issued the following joint state ment: “This year, DPG Masters is bigger than

DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2024 Announced New York, October 31, 2024— DPG is excited to an nounce the launch of the DPG Masters Underwater Im aging Competition 2024. This long-established and widely respected contest celebrates the splendor of the oceans and the challenging art of underwater photography and video. The organizers call on underwater shooters of all levels, from novice to professional, to compete in what has become the “World Championship” of international under water imagery events. The prizes, worth more than $80,000 in total, include dive trips with the world’s top resorts and liveaboards, and the latest underwater photo and video gear. Entrants compete for prizes in nine categories—Traditional, Macro, Wide Angle, Over-Under, Conservation, Blackwater, Portfolio, Compact, and Short Film. The photographer or filmmaker behind the top entry among the category winners will be

it’s ever been! The total prize pool is the largest we’ve had, with incredible dive trips and imaging equipment up for grabs. And our record nine categories give amateurs and pros alike an opportunity to win, no matter their specialty or camera system. We’re also thrilled to bestow a new title on the overall winner—DPG Grand Master—and we have no doubt that our judges will have a tough time choosing him or her from all the talented entrants!” The organizers are once again pleased to announce that 15% of entry proceeds will be donated to marine conser vation efforts.

DivePhotoGuide (DPG): www.divephotoguide.com

DPG Masters 2024: www.underwatercompeti tion.com/Competitions/dpg-masters-underwater imaging-competition-2024

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