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Choosing Images -

Actually, this process began the night before for most of the photographers, as they came back from our fancy dinner and began reviewing their work on the big screen. I guess that we were somehow hoping that after a good night sleep we will find it so much easier to choose our final images, but somehow, this morning most of us woke up even more confused than before. It’s not easy to make up your mind when there are such valuable prizes are waiting to be collected.

As there is such a positive and supportive atmosphere among competition participants, most of them chose not to make these decisions independently and therefore almost every screen in the computers room was surrounded by a group of participants, trying to help their colleagues to make the right call. After all, it is so much easier when you have someone else to blame if something goes wrong…

After I got a chance to review so many images and videos today, I can definitely state that a huge challenge is awaiting the judges as well. Initially I assumed that since the Zenobia was the main subject of most photographs in the competition, the judges will get to see so many images that look pretty much the same. Now that I’ve seen many of the photographers’ images and videos, I am amazed how one single wreck can be shot in so many angles, techniques and compositions. The wide variety of images makes it hard to believe that we were all there at the same time, at the same dive site, shooting the same subject, regardless of its humongous size. There is no doubt that the judges are required to make some tough decisions today, as it looks like many of the images that were submitted are high quality ones, as well as unique and creative.

As for the photographers, once they completed their part of editing the videos, selecting their best images and submitting their work, they finally got the chance to wonder around a bit, exploring Larnaka’s beautiful attractions, as the great beaches, restaurants, bars and cultural points of interest. Since this week the Sea Festival is taking place in Larnaka, the city is literally at its best- full of visitors, fireworks, music, good food, shows and treats.

Tomorrow is the big day, in which the winning ceremony takes place and awards are granted to those who have done the most successful job. Something tells me that most of us will have a very difficult time to fall asleep tonight…