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 The FujiFilm Sodwana Shootout 2009 Winners
Here they are everyone - glorious underwater pics from the Shootout 2009 Competitors. All the images below are category winners. Click the pic to view all winners in each category and from there you'll have a chance to see them BIG. The large-size photos should download pretty quickly this year and are definitely worth checking out - have fun!
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Category: Compact & DSLR : Overall Winner
Photographer: Mike Fraser
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Category: Conservation : Conservation
Photographer: Michael  Westcott
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Category: Creative : Creative
Photographer: Sanette Krul
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Category: Open : Wide-Angle Unrestricted
Photographer: Deborah Wright
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Category: Open : Macro Unrestricted
Photographer: Michael  Westcott
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Category: Open : Wide-Angle Traditional
Photographer: Jean Marx
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Category: Open : Macro Traditional
Photographer: Fanie Gouws
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Category: Compact Digital : Wide Angle
Photographer: Jaco Sapet-Nel
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Category: Compact Digital : Macro
Photographer: George Merricks
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Category: Novice : Novice
Photographer: Amal Hirani
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LINKS TO VIDEO WINNERS ARE AVAILABLE BELOW
Category: Video Overall Winner
Photographer: GORDON HILES
FIRST PLACE
Prize1:Scubapro Mk25/A700 superior airflow system
Sponsored By: Scubapro
Prize2:FujiFilm CASH R 5 000
Sponsored By: Fujifilm
Youtube link: Click HERE
Category: Advanced (mini-doc)
Photographer: Gabby Metcalf
FIRST PLACE
Prize1:3 night’s accommodation for 4 people at Toad Tree Cabins
Sponsored By: Sea Escapes
Prize2:Half day Whale Shark Watch excursion for 2 people + FujiFilm Cash R 1 500
Sponsored By: Whale Shark Watch
Youtube link: Click HERE
Category: Advanced (mini-doc)
Photographer: Gabby Metcalf
SECOND PLACE
Prize1:7 nights accomm for 2 at Jeff's Palm Resort
Sponsored By: Jeff's Palm Resort Mocambique
Prize2:Submerge Magazine Subscription
Sponsored By: Submerge Magazine
Youtube link: Click HERE
Category: Advanced (music)
Photographer: Gabby Metcalf
FIRST PLACE
Prize1:Coral Divers 3 night 5 dive package with DBB for 2 people
Sponsored By: Coral Divers
Prize2:1 x 5 Dive package + FujiFilm CASH R1 000
Sponsored By: Da Blue Juice
Youtube link: Click HERE
Category: Advanced (music)
Photographer: Sam de Jager
SECOND PLACE
Prize1:3 nights luxury accommodation for 2 people sharing
Sponsored By: Sodwana Bay Guest House
Prize2:1 x 5 dive package + Divestyle Subscription
Sponsored By: Gypsea Centre
Youtube link: Click HERE
Category: Video Novice
Photographer: Christo  van Jaarsveld
FIRST PLACE
Prize1:1 x DSLR-A200K (Single lens)
Sponsored By: Sony
Youtube link: Click HERE
Category: Video Novice
Photographer: Sabrina Hindley
SECOND PLACE
Prize1:Reefteach 3 Night/5 Dive package
Sponsored By: Reefteach
Prize2:Submerge Magazine Subscription
Sponsored By: Submerge Magazine
Youtube link: Click HERE

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