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Calling all amateur wreck photographers!

Deep Blue Dive Center is excited to announce our Online Underwater Wreck Photography Competition, open to amateur photographers worldwide. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or just starting out, we invite you to submit your best underwater wreck photos for a chance to win amazing prizes. Capture the Enigmatic Beauty of Sunken Vessels Underwater wrecks offer a unique opportunity to capture the captivating beauty of history and nature intertwined. The interplay of light and shadow on the decaying structures, the vibrant marine life that has made these wrecks their homes, and the sheer scale of these underwater giants all come together to create stunning photographic opportunities. Showcase Your Talent and Win Exciting Prizes Share your passion for underwater photography and have your work recognized by renowned industry experts. The top three winners will receive incredible prizes, including an online underwater photography course from The Underwater Club, a 20% discount on any dive package offered by Deep Blue, and a 10% discount on any dive course offered by Deep Blue. Competition Guidelines The competition is open to amateur photographers from all corners of the globe. To enter, simply submit up to three of your best underwater wreck photos taken at any wreck in the world. Photos must be no larger than 1.5MB and submitted in JPEG format. Submission Deadline and Prize Announcement The deadline for submission is December 31, 2023. Winners will be selected by a panel of experienced underwater photographers and announced on January 15, 2024. Embark on an Underwater Photography Journey For more information on… Read More »Calling all amateur wreck photographers!

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Aqaba’s Underwater Treasures: Wrecks and Wonders

Ask anyone about Jordan, and they’ll likely rave about Petra, that enigmatic city carved into colossal red cliffs. But if you catch a scuba diver’s ear, tales of exceptional wreck diving might bubble up: picture tanks, helicopters, and a colossal aircraft deliberately submerged beneath the waves. I had the chance to dive these very wrecks in June 2023, when partaking in Aqaba 1st Aqaba Underwater Photography Competition. Situating itself in the heart of the Middle East, Jordan is predominantly landlocked, except for 27 km of coastline around Aqaba, the diving epicenter. Nestled between Saudi Arabia, and Israel’s Eilat, Aqaba boasts direct flight accessibility or can be reached via a four-hour land transfer, after landing in Amman. Deep Blue Dive Center Of the myriad dive operators, my buddy and I chose Deep Blue Dive Center, because of their commitment to underwater photography, eco-conscious practices, and comfortable boats. Their Jordanian hospitality was palpable, treating us to 5-star service and camaraderie as we embarked on the diving escapades. Diving logistics were a breeze. As we stayed down-town, mornings began with a mini-bus ride to Tala Bay marina, home to Deep Blue Dive Center. Most days we were aboard Deep Blue 2, a 23.9-meter motor yacht which had the amenities and comfort of a full blown liveaboard, even though we were using it just for daytrips! The Story Behind the Wrecks Aqaba has blossomed into a premier wreck diving destination, owed in large part to the Jordanian Royal Family’s affinity for scuba diving. It all began in 1985 when… Read More »Aqaba’s Underwater Treasures: Wrecks and Wonders

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