Scuba Diving Magazine 2024 Photo Contest
The 2024 Photo Contest is now closed. See the winning images here.
Scuba Diving Magazine's 2024 Through Your Lens Photo Contest is supported by Aggressor Adventures, Scubapro, SeaLife Cameras and All Star Liveaboards. Please read the official rules for more information.
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The 2024 contest features five brand-new categories: Behavior, Big Animals, Conservation, Freshwater and Wrecks. You may enter up to five images in each category below.
Click on the image below to enter the category.
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
BEHAVIOR
Capture the moments that bring the underwater world to life. Unique animal behaviors—hunting, mating, playing or seemingly goofing off for the camera—are a favorite subject of photographers because they invite the audience to connect with marine life on a deeper level. Share the extraordinary antics that make these animals so special.
FRESHWATER
This is your chance to showcase the often overlooked but no less fascinating environments of lakes, rivers, streams, freshwater caves and cenotes. Give us your best shot of running salmon, tranquil manatees or hauntingly still underwater landscapes. Entries in overhead environments should display proper trim and necessary safety equipment.
WRECKS
Do you have a lust for rust? Highlight the allure of underwater wrecks, both inside and out. Share captivating images of historical sunken vessels and thriving artificial reefs. Include divers for context or shine the spotlight on the wreck (or one of its inhabitants). Entries in overhead environments should display proper trim and necessary safety equipment.
BIG ANIMALS
Celebrate the giants of the deep with awe-inspiring images of great whites, pods of dolphins, narwhals, giant Pacific octopuses and more. Showcase the diversity and importance of these ocean giants in their natural habitats.
CONSERVATION
Spark change with powerful images of ocean heroes in action or marine life facing challenges such as climate change or pollution. Capture a resilient reef, scientists and everyday divers working to preserve wildlife or a unique take on marine debris and use the gift of storytelling through underwater photography to inspire others to join in the efforts of ocean conservation.
Need a little inspiration? Meet the 2023 Scuba Diving magazine contest winners.
2024 THROUGH YOUR LENS PHOTO CONTEST PRIZES
Grand Prize Trip and All First Prize Trips from Aggressor Liveaboards
GRAND PRIZE
Prize: Thailand Aggressor Approx Value: $3,290
Plus $1,000 cash awarded by Scuba Diving magazine
FIRST PLACE PRIZES
All First-Place winners in the categories listed below will receive a trip on an Aggressor Liveaboard.
Behavior Category
Prize: Raja Ampat Aggressor (Derawan Islands)
Approx. Value: $3,535
Big Animal Category
Prize: Roatan Aggressor
Approx. Value: $3,295
Freshwater Category
Prize: Belize Aggressor III
Approx. Value: $3,495
Wrecks Category
Prize: Turks & Caicos Aggressor (Provo itinerary)
Approx. Value: $3495
SECOND PLACE PRIZES
All Second-Place winners will receive a Scubapro MK25 EVO/S620Ti regulator system valued at $1,175.
Behavior Category
Prize: MK25 EVO/S620Ti Regulator System
Value: $1,175
Big Animal Category
Prize: MK25 EVO/S620Ti Regulator System
Value: $1,175
Freshwater Category
Prize: MK25 EVO/S620Ti Regulator System
Value: $1,175
Wrecks Category
Prize: MK25 EVO/S620Ti Regulator System
Value: $1,175
THIRD PLACE PRIZES
All third-place winners will receive a SportDiver Ultra Smartphone Housing SL405 valued at $349 from SeaLife Cameras.
Behavior Category
Prize: SportDiver Ultra Smartphone Housing
Value: $349
Big Animal Category
Prize: SportDiver Ultra Smartphone Housing
Value: $349
Freshwater Category
Prize: SportDiver Ultra Smartphone Housing
Value: $349
Wrecks Category
Prize: SportDiver Ultra Smartphone Housing
Value: $349
CONSERVATION - SPECIAL CATEGORY
Both Conservation category winners will receive a trip from All Star Liveaboards.
Winner Number 1 Prize: All Star Red Sea
Value: $1,895
Winner Number 2 Prize: Blackbeard’s Cruises
Value: $1,095