The Finals: TOP 20
A Two-Decade Legacy
Explore the World Shootout Top 20—the finest shots selected from tens
of thousands of entries across 54 countries and 20 years of competition.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated judges for their vision and commitment:
Renee Capozzola (USA) | David Doubilet (USA) | Shlomo Cohen (Israel) Imran Ahmad (Singapore)
Alberto M. Pelliconi (Italy) Ariel Fuchs (France) | Alex Kassler (Germany)
Their expertise ensures the World Shootout remains the global standard for excellence in underwater photography.
Mark Your Calendars: June 1st: It’s your turn! Vote on our Facebook page
to help us crown the 5 Most Iconic Images of the last two decades.
[Go to the Facebook Voting Page >>>]
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2016 - Best 5
Eduardo Acevedo, Spain -
2017 - Wide Angle
Greg Lecoeur, France -
2018 - Macro
Jinggong Zhang, China -
2018 - Best Picture of the Year
Francois Baelen, -
2019 - Wide Angle
Greg Lecoeur, France -
2020 - Best 5
Grant Thomas, UK -
2020 - Best 5
Eduardo Acevedo, Spain -
2020 - Black Water
Yatwaiso, Hong Kong -
2020 - Wide Angle
Dominique Barray, France -
2021 - Best 5
Tobias Friedrich, Germany -
2021 - Best 5
Martin Broen, USA -
2021 - Macro
Erika Miura, Japan -
2021 - Wide Angle
Scott Portelli, Australia -
2021 - Sharks
Tanya Houppermans, USA -
2021 - Wide Angle
Tom Shlesinger, Israel -
2022 - Macro
Ceresi Claudio, Italy -
2023 - Best 5
Byron Conroy, Iceland -
2024 - Black Water
Steven Kovacs, USA -
2024 - Best 5
Eduardo Acevedo, Spain -
2025 - Black Water
Andre Moyo, France
