StoneyCove
/DIVER Magazine
Digital Photo Splash-In
12th April 2008

 

 


This is an opportunity for everyone to stake their claim to fame. All levels of ability are welcome and even the most seasoned photographers will be only as good as they are on the day. It’s also a great chance to gain experience in time for the British Splash-In Championship to be held in Plymouth on July 12th, organised by the British Society of Underwater Photographers in association with the National Marine Aquarium, and also aimed at all levels of ability with special categories for beginners (visit: www.bsoup.org/Splash/intro.php ).

A selection of winners’ entries will appear in DIVER Magazine for all to see. Further coverage will be given on www.divernet.com, so you could be published both in print and on line.

2007 Wide-angle: 1st Charles Erb

Following the success of the Digital Photo Splash-In at Stoney Cove last year, the next event will take place on Saturday, 12 th April 2008, starting off from the quayside at 8am. Competitors are welcome to turn up later but many of the best results in previous years have been from early starters. You can pre-register or simply turn up on the day.

The formation last October of the East Midlands Underwater Photographers group, whose monthly meetings at Stoney Cove attract 50-70 attendees, has raised expectations of the number of competitors for this year’s Digital Splash-In.

There will be three categories: close-up, wide-angle and aquatic life, and the £5 entry fee covers all. Up to 3 pictures can be entered in each category. The competition is digital only and computers will be available to download images and select entries.

There will be prizes for the winners, and free hot drinks and magazines from the DIVER Magazine marquee (near the shower-block) for competitors, supporters and other divers enjoying a dip in Stoney Cove.

Every picture entered for the competition must be shot at Stoney Cove on 12 th April 2008, using jpeg format and a digital multi-media card with no previously recorded images. Post-shooting adjustment or manipulation will not be allowed. For a copy of the rules, visit http://www.divernet.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?from=1&id=&section=1054

To register, call Margaret at Stoney Cove on 01455 273089 or email: marg@stoneycove.com.