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Calling all underwater photographers! It is with great excitement that CITA is once again hosting the Underwater Photography Competition in conjunction with the 9th Annual International Underwater Film Festival. The photography competition is open to anyone professional or amateur, local or visitor who wishes to submit photos to be considered in the contest (all photos must be taken in the Cayman Islands). A full list of rules and regulations can be found on the official entry form at www.cita.ky/photocompetition.
The contest is open for submissions beginning Monday, July 15, 2013 through 12 noon EST on Friday, October 25, 2013. After all submissions are received, the esteemed photographer Cathy Church will be leading fellow photographers, Ellen Cuylaerts and Patrick Weir, in judging of all entries to determine the winners. Cathy Church is well known around the world, both for her beautiful underwater photographs as well as for teaching thousands of divers how to also enjoy their adventure in this field.
Winners will be announced at the Underwater Film Festival on Wednesday, 13 November 2013. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place photos in each of the following five categories:
· Fish/Turtles/Stingrays
· Unusual
· Critter/Macro
· Scenic
· Creative (includes opportunity for advanced photo editing)
Once again, prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place photographs in each category. Prizes, which value over CI $4000, are as follows:
1st place: CI $200 gift certificate to Diver's Supply in Grand Cayman, party keg of White Tip Lager by the Cayman Islands Brewery, winning image printed on canvas (16x20) by Cathy Church's Photo Centre
2nd place: CI $100 gift certificate to Divers Supply in Grand Cayman, case of White Tip Lager by the Cayman Islands Brewery, winning image printed on canvas (11x14) by Cathy Church's Photo Centre
3rd place: CI $50 gift certificate to Divers Supply in Grand Cayman, winning image printed on canvas (8x10) by Cathy Church's Photo Centre
In addition, a Best in Show award will be given to one of the first place photos as an overall best of the best! This grand prize winner will receive a trip on the Aggressor Fleet to a location of their choice (Cayman, Belize, Turks & Caicos or the Carib Dancer in the Bahamas.) The Best in Show prize is valued at US $2,795,and includes accommodation, diving, air, weights, weight belts, all meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine.
Winning photographs will be on display at the International Underwater Film Festival.
For more information on the Underwater Photography competition, contact CITA at info@cita.ky or 345.949.8522
International Underwater Film Festival
The International Underwater Film Festival is in its 9th year and is an event that coincides with the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF). The film festival is an evening where we show a variety of underwater films new and old, artistic and scientific. Some of the ISDHF inductees are invited to show a film, which is especially unique for guests as these celebrity scuba divers are able to both introduce and answer questions about their film. This year, Divers Alert Network (DAN) is the presenting sponsor for the event and CITA looks forward to working with them on making the Film Festival another wonderful, educational event for the 300attendees. Proceeds from the Underwater Film Festival go to support CITA's marine conservation efforts, including the Dive 365 project.
CITA Background:
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) was formed in March 2001, through an amalgamation of the Cayman Tourism Alliance and the Cayman Islands Hotel and Condominium Association. The CITA represents tourism businesses from all sectors, including hotels, condominiums and villas, watersports operators, restaurants, attractions, airlines, tourism transport providers, cruise sector businesses and allied tourism service providers. The CITA represents over 200 tourism businesses and is active in the areas of industry and government relations, marketing and events, industry development and education.
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The contest is open for submissions beginning Monday, July 15, 2013 through 12 noon EST on Friday, October 25, 2013. After all submissions are received, the esteemed photographer Cathy Church will be leading fellow photographers, Ellen Cuylaerts and Patrick Weir, in judging of all entries to determine the winners. Cathy Church is well known around the world, both for her beautiful underwater photographs as well as for teaching thousands of divers how to also enjoy their adventure in this field.
Winners will be announced at the Underwater Film Festival on Wednesday, 13 November 2013. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place photos in each of the following five categories:
· Fish/Turtles/Stingrays
· Unusual
· Critter/Macro
· Scenic
· Creative (includes opportunity for advanced photo editing)
Once again, prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place photographs in each category. Prizes, which value over CI $4000, are as follows:
1st place: CI $200 gift certificate to Diver's Supply in Grand Cayman, party keg of White Tip Lager by the Cayman Islands Brewery, winning image printed on canvas (16x20) by Cathy Church's Photo Centre
2nd place: CI $100 gift certificate to Divers Supply in Grand Cayman, case of White Tip Lager by the Cayman Islands Brewery, winning image printed on canvas (11x14) by Cathy Church's Photo Centre
3rd place: CI $50 gift certificate to Divers Supply in Grand Cayman, winning image printed on canvas (8x10) by Cathy Church's Photo Centre
In addition, a Best in Show award will be given to one of the first place photos as an overall best of the best! This grand prize winner will receive a trip on the Aggressor Fleet to a location of their choice (Cayman, Belize, Turks & Caicos or the Carib Dancer in the Bahamas.) The Best in Show prize is valued at US $2,795,and includes accommodation, diving, air, weights, weight belts, all meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, local beer and wine.
Winning photographs will be on display at the International Underwater Film Festival.
For more information on the Underwater Photography competition, contact CITA at info@cita.ky or 345.949.8522
International Underwater Film Festival
The International Underwater Film Festival is in its 9th year and is an event that coincides with the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF). The film festival is an evening where we show a variety of underwater films new and old, artistic and scientific. Some of the ISDHF inductees are invited to show a film, which is especially unique for guests as these celebrity scuba divers are able to both introduce and answer questions about their film. This year, Divers Alert Network (DAN) is the presenting sponsor for the event and CITA looks forward to working with them on making the Film Festival another wonderful, educational event for the 300attendees. Proceeds from the Underwater Film Festival go to support CITA's marine conservation efforts, including the Dive 365 project.
CITA Background:
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) was formed in March 2001, through an amalgamation of the Cayman Tourism Alliance and the Cayman Islands Hotel and Condominium Association. The CITA represents tourism businesses from all sectors, including hotels, condominiums and villas, watersports operators, restaurants, attractions, airlines, tourism transport providers, cruise sector businesses and allied tourism service providers. The CITA represents over 200 tourism businesses and is active in the areas of industry and government relations, marketing and events, industry development and education.
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