| Abdul Hakiim Yakof |
TO CULTIVATE Brunei’s growing underwater photography community, while at the same time contributing towards a charitable cause, Poni Divers in partnership with Inon Japan and Zul Ng from the Art of Luminance, Singapore are welcoming beginner and advanced photographers to take part in the first Underwater (UW) Shutterbug Competition 2016.
In light of the contest, a free seminar was held at The Collective Arts Studio last night, where enthusiasts were briefed by Zul Ng on how to become an UW photographer, the equipment needed to start, basic tips of good photo-taking, the qualities of an excellent UW photo, how to win such competitions, how to get published and so forth.
This was followed by an Inon product presentation by Takuya Torii from Inon Japan, as well as another briefing on the contest by Wong Thye Sing, the Managing Director of Poni Divers.
For the Underwater Photo Competition ‘A’, with its focus on the theme ‘Best of Brunei’, participants are allowed to submit up to three UW photos of Brunei waters taken at any time.
The first prize will be an Inon Z-240 Strobe with Optical D Cable Type L and Double Hole Rubber Bush Set and Z Adapter MV (valued at $1,000), while runners-up will receive $300 Poni cash vouchers.
For the Underwater Photo Competition ‘B’, photos are to be taken during the local shootout dates (August 20-24), when participants will join Zul Ng, Wong Thye Sing and Takuya Torii onboard to capture award-winning shots with tips from the pros.
Zul Ng gives his briefing during a free seminar for the contest. – PHOTOS: ABDUL HAKIIM YAKOF
Underwater photographers and enthusiasts gathered last night
UW photography gear on display at The Collective Arts Studio
The first prize for the Macro category will be an Inon LF800-N, Condenser Lens LF-N, UCL-165M67 Close-up Lens (worth $600), while its runners-up will receive $250 cash vouchers for use at Poni Divers.
The first prize winner for Wide will receive a Carbon Telescopic Arm S and Float Tube S (worth $600), while the runner-ups will get a $250 cash vouchers, also for use at Poni Divers.
As a reminder, photographers are not allowed to touch or harass the marine wildlife and corals, and they are also discouraged from carrying out staged photography.
The entry fee per person for each contest is $25, and submissions are to be sent in by August 25 before 12pm. Submissions are to be in the format of an original photo and edited photo (.raw or .jpg), 300dpi, camera/housing model details, camera settings for photo, on a USB stick or e-mail to thyesing@gmail.com. Only minimal post-processing editing is allowed, and up to 20 per cent editing is the rule of thumb.
Prize announcements will be around 8pm on August 26 at Poni Divers Serasa, and entries will be judged by Takuya Torii, Thye Sing Wong, as well as a guest judge.
The final selections will be printed for display at Poni Divers in A3 format and later to be displayed for sale at a café in town to promote underwater photography, with the proceeds going to Pusat Bahagia Pulaie.
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