ANNOUNCING
the 44th ANNUAL
SEA INTERNATIONAL UNDERWATER PHOTO COMPETITION AND THE BOB COMMER
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE!
AND THE WINNERS ARE!
SEA 2008 WINNING IMAGES
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BEST
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DAVID
BARRIO
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MACRO: WIDE ANGLE: CALIFORNIA: CREATIVE: PRINT: |
NOVICE MACRO: WIDE ANGLE: CREATIVE: CALIFORNIA: PRINT: ALL SKILL LEVELS CONSERVATION: VIDEO: |
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The SEA International Competition, including the Bob Commer Award of Excellence in Underwater Photography, is a prestigious underwater photography and underwater vidography competition open to amateur photographers and videographers from around the world. The Bob Commer award consists of a beautiful handcrafted glass trophy and a $500 (USD) prize, awarded to the SEA Best of Show in addition to a selected prize from the prize list! All media; digital still, print and video, are eligible. More about the Bob Commer Award
Award sponsors of the SEA 2008 competition include SCUBA ecotourism resorts, travel agencies, and luxury live-aboards; as well as SCUBA and photography equipment manufacturers. Previous competitions have brought in hundreds of the finest still image, print, and video entries from underwater photographers all around the world!
The SEA 2008 underwater photographic competition will issue awards for the best work in categories including Macro, Wide Angle, Underwater California and Marine Conservation; a traditional print category; creative categories in print and digital, and a video category. Please read the 2008 Rules and Regulations for further description of categories.
In its second year at the SEA competition is the Marine Conservation Category. The entries in this category should illustrate a marine conservation issue; whether it is an endangered or rare species or environment, an illustration of a non-sustainable fishery; or something positive, such as re-growth of an environment, return of an endangered species, or an illustration of the benefits of artificial reefs. See the rules and regulations for more information. The 2007 Marine Conservation Category entries are displayed on the SEA Marine Conservation webpage.
DIGITAL STILL, PRINT AND VIDEO ONLY!
The SEA competition no longer offers any 35 mm slide categories. Slides may be scanned and submitted in digital still classes with the same specifications as images taken with a digital still camera.
ENTRY DEADLINE: October 10, 2008
SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES, ENTRY FORM AND PAYMENT
HOW TO ENTER:
In 2008 there are two methods to submit entries. The first method is by uploading still images via the link on the NCUPS website, filling out and submitting an online entry form, and paying with PayPal. The second method is to mail print, digital still images, and/or video, with digital still images and video(s) on DVD, with completed entry form, paying with either PayPal or personal check. And of course entries will be accepted at the NCUPS August, September, or October 2008 meetings. This is our first year using an upload process with an online form and PayPal payments. We would appreciate receiving your feedback on how this process worked for you by emailing SEA@NCUPS.ORG.
UPLOADING ENTRIES:
1. Complete the digital entry form (button below). Note the amounts
to be paid using PayPal as instructed on the form. Before submitting
the form…
2. Select the PAYMENT button and follow the payment process to pay
with PayPal using the amounts to be paid from the entry form. Take
note of the PayPal transaction number.
3. Enter the PayPal transaction number on the entry form and press
SUBMIT.
4. Select the UPLOAD button and follow the instructions to submit
your digital still entries.
5. You will receive a confirmation that your entries have been received
within 24 hours. If you do not please email SEA@NCUPS.ORG.
MAILING ENTRIES:
1. Download and complete the PDF entry form. If paying with PayPal
take note of the amounts to be paid.
2. Payment options.
a. If paying with PayPal select the PAYMENT button below and follow
the payment process. Write the PayPal transaction number on your entry
form in the space provided.
b. If paying with a check, it should be made out to NCUPS and mailed
with your entries and entry form.
3. Package it all up (entries, entry form, and payment) and send to:
NCUPS - SEA 2008
3871 PIEDMONT AVE., BOX 19
OAKLAND, CA 94611 USA
4. Mailed entries will not receive a confirmation that they have been
received until after the October 10, 2008 deadline date. If you do
not receive a confirmation please send an email to SEA@NCUPS.ORG.
Entries will not be judged if an entry form and correct fees have not been received.
ENTRY
FORM - PAYMENT - UPLOAD
PDF versions of the rules and regulations and entry form are available below.
Rules and regulations | Entry form
The SEA 2008 deadline for entry submission is October 10, 2008
Questions can be sent to:
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Past Winners
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SEA
2007 Best of Show
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