• Eligibility and Submission

  • Images must have been taken between November 2, 2024, and November 1, 2025.

  • Submissions should consist of five underwater images.

  • You may submit either five individual standalone images or a portfolio of five images that work together cohesively.

  • For portfolios, judges will evaluate the diversity, creativity, and unique photographic techniques demonstrated across the set.

• AI Usage Prohibition:
  We want to emphasize that using AI (Artificial Intelligence) in any form for image creation, enhancement, or manipulation is forbidden in this year's competition. 
  At World ShootOut, we value the traditional artistry and skill of underwater photography. Thus, all submitted images must be the result of conventional photography techniques and void of any AI-generated content.
• An international panel of judges will select 10 outstanding images from all the images submitted to the category.
•  Mr. Petros Michelidakis, the director of the boot Dusseldorf show, will select the best picture of the year.
• The winner will be announced during the award ceremony at the boot Dusseldorf show on January 25, 2026.
• The winning image will appear on the album cover to be produced for the competition.
• Minor editing of images using any imaging software is allowed. This includes color and contrast enhancements, backscatter removal,
  up to 15% cropping, minor flaw fixes, and background consolidation.
• Image editing that alters the main content of the image, such as moving, removing models, and/or implanting foreign elements, is not permitted.

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