The World ShootOut global underwater photo competition has taken place for the 4th time this year.

Hundreds of photographers from all over the world have taken part in the World ShootOut competition and thousands of images have been submitted, ranging from those that capture the calm lakes of the Nordic countries and Canada to others that showcase the exotic secrets hidden in Alaska and dramatic images of the great white shark in the Gulf of Mexico.

The competition has taken place during January 1st to July 31st, 2014, with divers and photographers all over the world, both amateurs and professionals have done their best to capture the best shots. The photographers have been competing with each other for some very worthy prizes, including cash prizes, luxurious diving trips, diving equipment, photo gear and more.

The competition is divided in to two main sections:

Real-time shootout – 6 different categories for still images including Dive Destinations, Wide Angle, Macro, Amateurs, Sharks and Best Wrecks of the World.

Video Clip of the World – Best underwater video clip.

Producer David Pilosof initiated the first World ShootOut competition in 2011, breaking all boundaries and introducing an international competition as never featured before.

2014 Winners

Wide Angle

1. 1st prize – Complete INON strobe system, including 2 x Z-240 strobes, optical cables and connectors, courtesy of INON
2. 2nd prize – A 6-night liveaboard trip for 1 person in the Philippines, courtesy of the Siren Fleet
3. 3rd prize – A dive trip to Palau for 2 persons including 7 diving days, courtesy of Fish ‘n Fins

Macro and Super Macro

1. 1st prize – One week a dream diving holiday for 1 person, on any of DAMAI vessels in Indonesia, courtesy of DiveDamai
2. 2nd prize – Complete INON strobe system, including an S-2000 strobe, optical cable and connectors, courtesy of INON
3. 3rd prize – A 6 days Red Sea liveaboard safari with SEA QUEEN FLEET on M/Y SOUTH MOON for 2 persons, courtesy of SEA QUEEN FLEET

Amateurs

1. 1st prize – $1,500 USD check, courtesy of Unterwasser magazine
2. 2nd prize – 10-day diving holiday for 1 person including dives at the Lissenung Island Resort, Papua New Guinea
3. 3rd prize – 7-night holiday for 1 person at the Manta Ray Bay in Yap, including 5 diving days

Wrecks of the World

1. 1st prize – $2,000 USD check, courtesy of the Cyprus Tourism Organization
2. 2nd prize – 8-night full board diving holiday, including 7 diving days, in a beachfront bungalow for 1 person at Walindi Plantation Resort, Papua New Guinea
3. 3rd prize – 7 days diving, 9 nights accommodation vacation in Zanzibar for 1 person, including FB accommodation and diving, courtesy of Swahili Divers

Sharks

1. 1st prize – NA-GF3 Housing for the Panasonic GF3 camera, courtesy of Nauticam
2. 2nd prize – 8-night full board diving holiday for 1 person, including 7 diving days, at Loloata Island Resort, Papua New Guinea courtesy of Loloata Island Resort
3. 3rd prize – The Tiger Shark Adventure : 7 nights and 5 diving days at Blue Rush South Africa, including accommodation on BB and dives, courtesy of Blue Rush

Dive Destinations

Prizes:

1. 1st prize – $5,000-worth SUBAL DSLR Housing for Canon 5D MKII, courtesy of SUBAL
2. 2nd prize – A dive trip of up to 10 nights for 1 person on board MV FeBrina, Papua New Guinea’s premier boutique liveaboard, courtesy of MV FeBrina
3. 3rd prize – Adobe Creative Cloud for Teams Complete, courtesy of Adobe

Winning Portfolio – Best 5 Images – 1st place – Martin Strmiska, Slovakia 

Video Clip Category

1. 1st prize – $2,000 USD check
2. 2nd prize – a couple of hydronalin Video lights MOLI 1400 SF Courtesy of hydronalin
3. 3rd prize – Instinct Regulator 12S and a Puck Pro Computer, courtesy of Mares

1st place – Francisco del Rosario Spain

2nd place – Elisabeth Lauwerys Thailand

3rd place – Leandro Blanco, Spain

See the full competition page including Nominees and more winners here.

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Ran Mor

Sales and Marketing at Mozaik Underwater Cameras

Ran is a professional photographer for over 14 years. His passion for scuba diving and photography has pushed him to combine his profession and hobby and become a professional underwater photographer. Teaching is one of his greatest passions and over the years he has shared his experience with many divers and aspiring photographers. Along with his wife Danielle, an experienced Scuba Instructor, they have founded Dive and More, leading dive trips and UW photo workshops all over the world. Ran is also an electrical engineer and an avid internet marketing specialist.
Visit his personal portfolio at www.ranmorphoto.com.

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