Black Water

Black Water 2023

GUIDELINES

Submit a set of 3 best images taken in open water at night between November 2, 2022 and November 1, 2023.
The images must feature plankton, jellyfish, symbiosis, creatures, behavior, environmental images of subjects living on trash or drifting flotsam, or a story of the various subjects found in their unique and natural habitat.
Cloning or any hint of manipulation, trapping, or stressing of animals is not allowed.
All subjects must be photographed in open water at night.
AI Usage Prohibition:
We want to emphasize that it is absolutely forbidden to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) in any form for image creation, enhancement, or manipulation in this year's competition.
At World ShootOut, we value the traditional artistry and skill of underwater photography, and thus, all submitted images must be a result of conventional photography techniques, void of any AI-generated content.
All submitted images will require location, depth of water, and depth that the subject was photographed at.
Minor editing is allowed: up to 25% cropping, global changes, and minor backscatter removal. Backscatter, unless it is damaging to the subject in the image, is a part of the habitat. Open ocean is often turbid, and the judges will take this into consideration.

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1^st prize

Philippines 7-night dive vacation
for 1 person at Atlantis Puerto Galera or
Atlantis Dumaguete value usd 2800
Courtesy of Atlantis Dive Resorts & Liveaboards
2^nd prize

2 strobes D-Pro • up to 3000 flashes
recycle 0.1-1.1Sec Beam Angel:150-degree,
Prize value USD 1516, courtesy of SUPE
3^rd prize

to be announce soon

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