Here’s a reminder to all you photographers out there that entries for the Cairns Underwater Photo Competition close on 30 June, 2010.

There are four categories to in which to enter, Macro / Fauna & Flora / Man & the Sea / Young photographer, plus a Jury’s award for Best in Show. The entry fee is $20 per entry, (not per photo).  

There are some fantastic prizes to be won in each category including:

•   Macro winner - 7 nights Dive package at Loloata Island Resort, PNG return flights included.
•   Special Jury Award - 7 nights Dive package at Walindi Dive Resort, PNG return flights included.
•   Fauna & Flora - 7 nights Coral Sea Safari with Mike Ball Expeditions
•   Man & the Sea winner - 7 nights Coral Sea Safari with Mike Ball Expeditions
•   Young Photographer 16 years and under - 1 Reef and Dive package for 2 persons on the Great Barrier Reef with Haba Dive plus a compact Camera / Housing package from Innovations Australia.

Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on 7 August, 2010 at Civic Theatre during the Cairns Underwater Film Festival. 

For more information log on to Mike Ball for Submission Guidelines and Entry Forms.