Welcome!
On-line Entry is now closed
"This competition is open to all level of photographers from the person that has never used an underwater
camera before to the professionals. We have categories to cater for all. This competition should not be
just about winning prizes but rather what each can learn from other like minded people and about having some
competitive fun.
There are three underwater photographic courses running just prior to the shootout to help improve your skills
for the Shootout. If you are struggling with your photography or just want to improve you skills we recommend
doing one of these courses. We also have four short workshops planned during the Shootout in the evenings which
will cover the basics like composition, lighting and how to find subject matter.
So whatever your skill level come along and have some fun with us, learn as much as you can from the competition
and others. This competition has helped me grow as a underwater photographer over the years."
Paul Hunter - Shootout Commitee Chairman
Dates:
Competition dates are 20th to 24th May.
Please Enter BY 3rd May to Receive a T-Shirt!!
On-line entry will CLOSE ENTIRELY on 17th May, whereafter Late Entries May be done
on Registration Evening in Sodwana Bay.
Entry Fees:
Competition Entry costs R450. If you choose to enter BOTH VIDEO & STILL
you need to pay an additional R100.
These amounts will be calculated based on info you fill in, on the Entry
Form
and must be paid a.s.a.p. Payment info is provided as part of the on-line
entry process.
Late entrants will pay the same fee, but will not receive the much sought-after
Shootout T-Shirt. Please help us to organise well by entering as early as
possible.
The entry fee entitles you to enter two images into any of the categories (see below).
Once you have checked your images, you may choose to submit additional images.
You may do so at an additional cost of R50 per image - these amounts will be collected
in Sodwana Bay.
Rules: RULES FOR
2009 Now available
Click here to view 2009 Rules as PDF document
Ammended 8th
April - see categories
Please wait a few seconds for the document to open.
Click here to view 2009 VIDEO rules as PDF Document
(Ammended video rules for 2009
posted 6th May)
You will need ADOBE READER to open these document. Adobe Reader is available
as a free download
HERE
Check Your Buddy
Click here to see a list of all the Entrants
Judges
Cormac McCreesh, Andrew Woodurn and David
Randel
Conservation Rules
We have adopted the Conservation Rules established by EPIC. Marine life should never
be stressed or endangered for the sake of a photo or video clip. Conservation rules
will apply to all entries, and decisions will be final. Entries suspected of exhibiting
the following behaviour will be disqualified: * Divers visibly damaging the environment
* Animals with signs of stress * Animals moved to an unnatural environment or risky
location * Animals being fed * Marine life being touched * Divers exhibiting poor
buoyancy control
All Competitors are asked to watch the "Hands Off the Reef" video, hosted on Youtube.
Accommodation & Dives:
Please be sure to book your own accomodation and dives.
Have a look at the
Accommodation
page and contact the parties involved.
Meals:
Wednesday - Boerewors Rolls @ R25.00
Thursday - Hamburgers & chips @ R30.00
Saturday - Lamb curry & Beef Stew + salads, rice and rolls @ R50.00
Thursday and Saturday meals are to be booked before the time. We will announce more at
registration
Schedule:
CLICK HERE TO PRINT & KEEP THIS PDF - PGM SCHEDULE FOR FUJIFILM SODWANA SHOOTOUT 2009
All Shootout Events happen at the Marquee at Sodwana Bay Lodge (Below the
Restaurant, near the Boma)
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TUES 19th |
5.30-6.30 PM Video Registration
(If Marquee not yet up, please contact Gordon for info:
0833773822)
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WED 20th |
AM: Video Entrants may begin Shooting.br />
3 to 4.30 PM:Free Photography & Photo Workshop for Beginners (GUPS
)
4.30-6 PM:Stills Registration
6-7.30 PM: Shootout Presentation
7.30-8.30 PM:Stills Registration
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THUR 21st |
Day 1 Shootout Dives
7 - 7.40 PM:Hands-on Photoshop Workshop (Shootout Judge
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David Randel - College of Digital Photography
)
7.40-8.20 PM:Presentation 2
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FRI 22nd |
Day 2 Shootout Dives
5.30 - 6.30 PM VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
6.30- 7.00 PM IMAGE SUBMISSIONS
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SAT 23rd |
7.00 - 9.00 AM IMAGE SUBMISSIONS
10.00
AM - 4.00pm : Judging Stills & Video
6.00 - 9.00 PM: A/V Presentation & Prize Giving
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Check your Entry:
Type in your Entry Number below to see your details.
Categories:
These will be determined by you when you register in Sodwana or when you
hand in your images
Stills
Open Wide Angle Traditional
Open Wide Angle Un-restricted
Open Macro Traditional
Open Macro Un-restricted
Compact Digital Camera Wide Angle
Compact Digital Camera Macro
Novice/Point and Shoot (for the first timer)
Creative digital
Conservation
Video
Entry Level
Open
Contact Info
General competition questions email
Paul Hunter
Video questions email Redmond
Questions about on-line entry and payment email
Pam
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