2012 Lembeh Shootout at NAD / 2013 Wetpixel/DivePhotoGuide Our World Underwater winners

Staff · Issue 71, Mar/Apr 2013 · pp. 72–74

Products mentioned: Nikon D300, Nikon D800E, Olympus OM-D E-M5, Canon S95

The aim of this shootout is to help shooters get better by friendly competition under rules that encourage the often forgotten disciplines of underwater photography. Only minimal photoshop(post-processing) is allowed and dive guides and judges are looking at the environmental awareness of the divers as they shoot. In 2012 we had 25 contestants, and it was a very social occasion with lots of jokes and laughs, with quite a bit of sharing amongst the contestants as well. In 2013, we will have a judging panel of EunJae Im, Serge Abourjeily and last years MVP (most valuable photographer) Kay Burn Lim. Simon Buxton (NAD’s Proprietor) has dropped out of the judging panel for 2013 to allow him to provide help for the shooters in seminars during the week. This should hopefully ensure that everyone gets the most out of the shootout. For 2013 we have not yet confirmed the all sponsors but our targe…