Simon Girard
Mar 2, 2026
Dive Force Scuba Presents:
"Winter Escape: Tropical Waters" Photo Contest
Show us how you escaped this winter! Share your best underwater moments from your southern dive trips. From vibrant Caribbean reefs to exotic Pacific wonders, let's see your favorite shots from paradise.
Contest Details
Submission Period: February 1 - March 31, 2024
Theme: Underwater Memories from Winter Getaways (Photos from 2026 southern/warm-water winter trips only)
Eligibility: Divers / snorkelers on a 2026 winter trip (January 1 2026 – March 31 2024) to warm destinations
Entry Fee: Free Dive Force Scuba Followers
How to Enter
Social Media
Post on Instagram/Facebook
Follow @DiveForceScuba
Use hashtag: #DiveForceWinterEscape
Must include in caption: Destination, trip date, and camera gear
Categories
1. "Best Photo" - Best colorful reef or fish portrait
2. "Animal Encounter" - Sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, etc.
3. "Diver Adventure" - Best photo featuring a diver or groups of divers
4. "Peoples Choice " - Facebook Vote
Prizes for "Winter Escape" Photo Contest
Grand Prize (1 Winner)
Dive Force Backpack with Dive Force Swag
10 Free Air Fills
Photo Dive Light
Category Winners (2 Winners - One per category)
$50 Credit toward any shop purchase or training
Dive Force Scuba T-Shirt
5 Free Air Fills
People's Choice Award (Facebook Vote)
$25 Shop Gift Card
Choice of Shop Swag
2 Free Air Fill
All Participants
Entry in our shop slideshow
Judging Criteria
Composition & Visual Impact
Captures Trip Experience
Technical Quality
Creativity/Originality
Judging Panel
Dive Force owner and shop staff
Important Rules
Photos must be from a Winter Getaways
1. (Jan 1 2026 - Mar 31 2026)
2. Underwater photos only
3. Maximum 3 entries per person
4. Basic editing allowed (color correction, cropping)
5. By submitting, you grant permission for Dive Force to use photos in marketing (with credit)
6. All subjects must be photographed responsibly and safely
Timeline
Feb 1: Contest opens
Mar 31: Submissions close at midnight
Apr 1-7: Judging period
Apr 8-12: People's Choice voting on Facebook
Apr 15: Winners announced via email and social media Apr 15-30: Prize pickup at the shop
Suggested Trip Destinations to Highlight
Cozumel, Mexico
Roatan, Honduras
Florida Keys
Bahamas
Belize
Bonaire
Any other southern destinations you've organized trips to
Thank you for sharing your diving getaway with us this winter! We can't wait to see your underwater adventures!