Currently in its tenth year, the LBO competition continues to grow each year, drawing in more than 850 exceptional underwater photographers from around the world; as well as equally high quality prize sponsors.

Prizes

From dive travel packages to some of the best dive spots in Asia to top-of-the-line dive gear and camera equipment worth USD 25,000, participants have incredible prizes to look forward to in this competition.

Judges

The competition will be judged by renowned underwater photographers including Tobias Friedrich (Germany), Jason Isley (United Kingdom/Sabah) and Nurul Yazid (Malaysia).

Be A Winner

If you are a diver and passionate about sharing your underwater story and sightings, LBO presents a great opportunity for you to showcase your talent. 1st and 2nd place winners will be selected in each of the seven categories. Other images selected by the panel of judges will be awarded the honorable mention of “Memorable Pictures”.

Deadline

The final date of submission is 1 November 2020.

Winners’ Announcement

Winners will be announced on 27 November 2020. All winners will be awarded at Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) on Saturday at 11.00am on the main stage.

Winners’ Gallery

All winning photos will be displayed during MIDE at the foyer from 4 – 6 December 2020 at the World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Winning videos will be showcased on the big screen on the main stage.

Call for Sponsors

Businesses and organizations keen to sponsor the event or donate prizes will benefit from expansive international exposure. Your organisation’s logo will be present on all print and online promotions and collateral. This includes being listed as a sponsor on the Lens Beyond Ocean website with a link to your organization’s website; logo presence and brand promotion on social media; and placement on the Lens Beyond Ocean gallery banner as well as the venue banner displayed during MIDE 2020.

For more information, please visit www.lensbeyondocean.com