Anilao Underwater Shootout

WORDS OF A CHAMPION 🏆

Eric Javier, DOT Photographer of the Year – Compact Class winner of the 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout shares how diving in Anilao and showcasing the wide range of underwater subjects through his camera lens makes him feel.

WORDS OF A CHAMPION 🏆

Kim Kyung Shin, DOT Photographer of the Year – Open Class winner of the 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout expresses his thoughts on diving in Anilao, and the stroke of photography genius that led to his winning photo, with help from his dive guide.

"This year’s esteemed panel of judges includes award-winning underwater photographers Aaron Wong, Brook Peterson, Franco Banfi, Rafael Fernandez Caballero, and Scott Gutsy Tuason.

This year’s edition garnered a total of 426 entries across the competition’s 14 categories. Winners were awarded 1.7 million pesos worth of underwater photography gear from event partners and sponsors AOI, Divers Point Co., Fourth Element, Marelux, Migalabs, Nauticam, Nautilus Dive and Sports Center, Raptor Case, Scubalamp, Scuba Studio, Squires Sports, and XDeep."

https://www.traveldailynews.asia/asia-pacific/philippines-s-colorful-marine-life-takes-the-spotlight-in-dots-anilao-underwater-shootout/

Philippines ’s colorful marine life takes the spotlight in DOT’s Anilao Underwater Shootout - TravelDailyNews Asia & Pacific Amateur and professional underwater photographers beautifully captured the teeming marine biodiversity of Anilao in the entries to the 8thi Anilao Underwater Shootout (AUS) mounted by the Department of Tourism (DOT) […]

"While "The Little Mermaid" is still slaying it on terra firma in cinemas, the Department of Tourism (DOT) made happy splashes for ocean lovers recently as it put the spotlight on the colorful underwater world of Anilao, Batangas.

It's like coming home to this "part of the world," to borrow a phrase from the Disney movie. Amateur and professional underwater photographers reunited three years after the lockdown to submerge their cameras once again and to capture the biodiverse marine life in Anilao.

It was indeed the last summer hurrah as the 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout (AUS) made waves in the international diving community through the incredible photographs produced by its Filipino and foreign members."

https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/travel-and-tourism/2023/06/11/2273106/look-oddly-beautiful-under-philippine-sea-photos-hit-little-mermaid-vibes

LOOK: Oddly beautiful under-the-Philippine sea photos hit 'Little Mermaid' vibes Amateur and professional underwater photographers reunited three years after the lockdown to submerge their cameras once again and to capture the biodiverse marine life in Anilao.

"As a sign of the country’s return to normalcy, the Department of Tourism (DOT) recently held the 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout in Mabini, Batangas, the birthplace of scuba diving in the archipelago.

Regarded as the “World Cup of Underwater Photo Competitions”, the international 3-day shootfest showcased the rich marine biodiversity of the town and gathered 153 participants from 14 countries which included Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, and the Philippines.

The second since the Covid-19 pandemic, the competition received 426 entries from two classes and 14 categories."

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/06/02/dot-holds-8th-anilao-underwater-shootout/

DOT holds 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout | BusinessMirror As a sign of the country’s return to normalcy, the Department of Tourism (DOT) recently held the 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout in Mabini, Batangas, the birthplace of scuba diving in the archipelago. Regarded as the “World Cup of Underwater Photo Competitions”, the international 3-day shootfes...

"This year’s esteemed panel of judges includes award-winning underwater photographers Aaron Wong, Brook Peterson, Franco Banfi, Rafael Fernandez Caballero, and Scott Gutsy Tuason.

This year’s edition garnered a total of 426 entries across the competition’s 14 categories. Winners were awarded 1.7 million pesos worth of underwater photography gear from event partners and sponsors AOI, Divers Point Co., Fourth Element, Marelux, Migalabs, Nauticam, Nautilus Dive and Sports Center, Raptor Case, Scubalamp, Scuba Studio, Squires Sports, and XDeep."

https://www.uw360.asia/the-countrys-colorful-marine-life-takes-the-spotlight-in-dots-anilao-underwater-shootout/

The country’s colorful marine life takes the spotlight in DOT’s Anilao Underwater Shootout Amateur and professional underwater photographers beautifully captured the teeming marine biodiversity of Anilao in the entries to the 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout (AUS) mounted by the Department of Tourism (DOT) last May 22 to 26.

"The tiny sea critters look stranger than fiction, but maybe they’ll be the ones to save us yet.

Every time underwater photographers go below the water’s surface, you never know what new thing the world will discover about what’s under our seas courtesy of their photos.

But life underwater—the tiny nudibranchs or sea slugs measuring one-eighth of an inch or the rare pygmy seahorse and glass octopus—often has different plans. It makes the photographer wait, sometimes for decades, for the perfect photo."

https://www.mantlemagazine.com/index.php/2023/06/05/153-underwater-photographers-descend-on-anilao-and-their-photos-are-otherworldly/

153 underwater photographers descend on Anilao—and their photos are otherworldly The tiny sea critters look stranger than fiction, but maybe they’ll be the ones to save us yet.

"Over the years, the AUS has also contributed to the growth of local communities by providing economic opportunities in the tourism industry.

The photographs captured during the competition serve as powerful tools to educate and inspire people to protect marine resources. Through the lens of underwater photographers, individuals are reminded of the wonders beneath the surface and the importance of preserving these fragile ecosystems for generations to come."

https://getaway.ph/blog/events-festivals/this-years-anilao-underwater-shootout-celebrates-marine-biodiversity-while-promoting-dive-tourism/

This year’s Anilao Underwater Shootout celebrates marine biodiversity while promoting dive tourism - Getaway.PH photo by JAYSON CEDRICK APOSTOL. second place in the fish portrait category (Compact). The vibrant marine life and biodiversity of Anilao in Batangas took

"The ever-changing weather provided a dramatic backdrop to the annual World Championship Underwater Photography Competition, known as the Anilao Underwater Shootout. As the sun beamed in the morning, promising perfect conditions for underwater diving photography, the skies would turn gray by late afternoon, and rain showers accompanied by stormy winds would force divers to cut short their time beneath the waves. Nevertheless, the competition persevered, showcasing the participants' unwavering passion for underwater photography and diving."

https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/lifestyle/anilao-underwater-shootout-2023-a2937-20230604

Filipino Photographers Capture the Depths of Batangas in Anilao Underwater Shootout 2023 The Anilao Underwater Shootout celebrates the art of underwater photography and serves as a platform for raising awareness about the significance of marine conservation.

"Amateur and professional underwater photographers beautifully captured the teeming marine biodiversity of Anilao in the entries to the 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout (AUS) mounted by the Department of Tourism (DOT) last May 22 to 26. The “World Cup of Underwater Photo Competitions” highlighted the town’s rich biological treasures, including its waters carpeted with colorful nudibranchs."

https://www.divephotoguide.com/underwater-photography-scuba-ocean-news/anilao-underwater-shootout-2023-winners-announced

Anilao Underwater Shootout 2023 Winners Announced The Philippines’ Department of Tourism, the organizers of the 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout, which took place from May 22 to 26, have announced the winners of the prestigious underwater macro photography competition. Kim Kyung Shin was crowned DOT Photographer of the Year in the Open Class, and E...

"The vibrant marine life and biodiversity of Anilao in Batangas took the spotlight during the 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout (AUS), held from May 22 to 26. Often referred to as the “World Cup of Underwater Photography,” this event celebrates the beauty and diversity of the underwater world while further establishing Anilao as a premier diving and photography hotspot.

Organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) since 2013, the competition aims to grow the country’s dive market while actively advocating for protecting and preserving marine resources."

https://inqm.news/tnny

This year’s Anilao Underwater Shootout celebrates marine biodiversity while promoting dive tourism The vibrant marine life and biodiversity of Anilao in Batangas took the spotlight during the 8th Anilao Underwater Shootout (AUS), held from May 22 to 26. Often referred to as the “World Cup of Underwater Photography,” this event celebrates the beauty and diversity of the underwater world while ...