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Announcing the 2nd Nikon Dive Portfolio of the Year Underwater Photographic Competition

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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.

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GEAR REVIEW: JOBY SeaPal Underwater Housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy (Watch Video)

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In a video shot exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman reviews the JOBY SeaPal underwater housing for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones.

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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