2013 MONTHLY CONTEST SUBJECTS
We have two categories - Masters and Challengers. Masters have previously won the Photographer of the Year Award and may compete only in the Masters Category. Everyone else is a Challenger and may compete in either category. Only two entries per person per month are allowed. Please click HERE to review all of the contest rules and submission instructions.
NOTE: If you are uncertain about what qualifies in a category, please consult a reputable guidebook such as Humann/DeLoach's reef set. If still in doubt, contact Rob Myers or Mike Schmale well before the contest. They will be happy to clarify a potential submission to confirm if it fits the category.
2013 CONTEST IMAGE ARCHIVES
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MAY MASTERS
Super Macro – at least 1:1 or greater magnification (in 35mm terms). Must be done in camera using macro lenses, diopters, with minor cropping (<10%).
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MAY CHALLENGERS
Trash House – Give us those photos showing marine animals utilizing something Human’s would use that was discarded and used as a home or shelter.
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JUNE MASTERS
Fantastic Fans - wide angle shot highlighting the beauty of Atlantic sea fans. Sea fans are the main subject. No pacific shots.
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JUNE CHALLENGERS
Silver Schools – A school of highly reflective fish.
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JULY MASTERS
Newborns – very small macro juvenile fish or creature. NO eggs - must have already hatched.
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JULY CHALLENGERS
Red, White and Blue – in the spirit of 4th of July, your photo must include all three colors.
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AUGUST MASTERS
Snoot It – You don’t necessarily need to buy them, you can make them. Must be done using a snoot apparatus and not in post processing. Subjects are getting harder, but this will make you better.
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AUGUST CHALLENGERS
Three of a Kind – three of the same species of fish or creature. Coral polyps or worms cannot be the subject specie.
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SEPTEMBER MASTERS
Light Rays & Jellies – The focus of the photo should be of sunlight rays (not just the sun) and its composition with the Jelly. Light rays + Jellyfish.
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SEPTEMBER CHALLENGERS
Sharks – anything from a nurse shark to a Great White.
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OCTOBER MASTERS
Over/Under *– come on! You’re in the Master category, it’s hard to do, but your persistence will pay off. It may not be perfect but enter it.
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OCTOBER CHALLENGERS
Boat from Below – your photo must include a shot of a boat from underwater (clearly visible) however the boat does not have to be the subject.
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NOVEMBER MASTERS
Black & White W/A Shipwrecks –Shipwreck is the subject. Be careful that fish, divers, etc. do not become the subject. Majority of the wreck must be in the photo. A color shot can be converted to B&W in post processing.
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NOVEMBER CHALLENGERS
On the Move - we are looking for groups of fish or creatures that are actively moving. Don’t think of a school of fish posed against a reef, think of the school moving across the reef, or open water or Lobster walk, etc.
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