Underwater Images 2010 Call for Entries

Deadline: 1st April 2010

Entries now being accepted!

April 1, 2010 is the deadline for entries in the 13th annual Underwater Images Photo/Video Competition. The competition is open internationaly to amateur underwater photographers and videographers. Prizes include worldwide dive travel, dive equipement, and much more.

There are a total of 10 categories for Novices and Advanced underwater photographers.

For complete details on eligibility, rules, and entry forms visit the official competition website at www.uwimages.org.

DiveFest

Pentewan Sands Holiday Park, Cornwall

30 April - 3 May 2010

Dive Fest is the UK’s biggest and best diving festival and takes place at Pentewan Sands Holiday Park www.pentewansands.com in Cornwall. The idea is that divers from all over the UK get together for a huge party, complete with live music, food, events and equipment and travel stalls. The first such event took place in May 2009 and was a massive success, with more than 1,000 divers attending. This year the holiday park has been revamped with a new clubhouse and pool.

DiveFest

Dive Fest 2010 takes place over the May bank holiday weekend from 6pm on Friday 30th April to 5pm (exhibitor marquee closes at 1pm) on Monday 3 May 2010 and is set to be even bigger and better than last year’s festival – for a start the event is a day longer! Included in the ticket price is a meal on the Saturday night. Under 16s go free (meal not included) if accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.

To find out more about what’s on go to What’s On, for diving enquiries see Diving and for accommodation enquiries go to Contacts. Please note that diving and accommodation are not included in the ticket price and should be booked separately. People without tickets will not be allowed entry to the camp – to book tickets go to Tickets.

Stevenage Underwater Photographic Society

Global Walk Underwater Exhibition, Letchworth Arts Center

During the whole month of July 2010 a wonderful opportunity comes to Letchworth Garden City

Take a global view underwater, as you walk around an extensive exhibition of underwater photographs to be shown at The Letchworth Arts Centre.

Marvel at beautiful Corals, minuscule Pygmy Sea Horses, enigmatic Sharks and the most wondrous marine species and habitat.

All schools and students are invited to join in an educational programme including informative talks on Conservation, the Marine Bill, Underwater Photography, Marine Life, Diving with Sharks, Art Competitions and so much more.

Why not book your school in now? Clubs and Societies welcome.

For more details contact Denise Poynter on 01462 685790 or email tuscanyfineart@btconnect.com.

CIWEM’s Environmental Photographer of the Year

Deadline: 5pm on 31st July, 2010

Entries are no being accepted

CIWEM’s Environmental Photographer of the Year is an international showcase for the very best in environmental photography, honouring amateur and professional photographers who use their ability to raise awareness of environmental and social issues. With 2,500 entries received from 61 countries in 2009, EPOTY is now one of the fastest growing photographic competitions in the world.

This year CIWEM have introduced a new category 'The Underwater World'.

EPOTY encourages images of places and people that are benefitting from a changing climate, or vulnerable ecosystems and communities that are struggling with the effects.

Images examine the relationship between economic development, environmental degradation and social inequity, celebrate innovations helping us achieve environmental improvements, examine lifestyles, cultural traditions, spiritual activities and racial prejudices, and celebrate the incredible variety and beauty that exists within our natural environment. They serve to remind us what we need to protect.

For further details please visit www.ciwem.org/