PADI Celebrates Digital Underwater Photography Exhibition at Lapérouse Museum

PADI Asia Pacific recently welcomed various guests to the historic and stately Lapérouse Museum and Visitor Centre for a Cocktail Evening in conjunction with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

The highlight of the event was a special showcase of images taken during PADI’s successful Digital Underwater Photographic competition, ZOOM IN TO WIN! held last year at the Bare Island dive site at La Perouse. To coincide with the launch of PADI’s newest Specialty Course, Digital Underwater Photographer – PADI undertook this initiative as a fun way to get divers involved and active in their local community.

A significant number of divers who took part in the ZOOM IN TO WIN! competition were joined in their ‘reunion’ at the exhibition by a very interesting and diverse group of guests from the local community and dive industry which created a magnificent atmosphere. Along with the judging team who selected the winning images, over 70 people packed the venue at this event.

Michael Daley MP, Member for Maroubra was among those present. Other guests included a representation from the following groups, associations and companies: The Guriwal Aboriginal Corporation, The French School of Sydney, The University of NSW, The Australian National Sportfishing Association, Land & Sea Sports, and Abyss Scuba Diving.

Staff and management attended from PADI Asia Pacific and from National Parks & Wildlife Service; Department of Environment & Climate Change.

Elizabeth Broomhead (Cultural Heritage Curator, Sydney Region - NPWS) welcomed speakers, Barbara Keeley-Simms (La Perouse Aboriginal Community), Henrik Nimb (Vice President, Marketing, Education & Business Development - PADI Asia Pacific) and Gary Dunnett, Manager, Sydney Region - NPWS).

As part of his welcome speech, Henrik Nimb stated - “PADI is very proud that scuba diving has been responsible for bringing everyone here together tonight. Welcome to you all. We hope you enjoy the exhibition showcasing this area’s remarkable and diverse marine life and I congratulate all the contestants that made it possible. The quality of photography is certainly outstanding and we highly recommend you bring your family and friends along to view it.“

PADI Asia Pacific would like to express a special thank you to SCUBAPRO UWATEC and Abyss Scuba Diving for their logistical support at this event.

Also thanks to Elizabeth Broomhead and her team at the Lapérouse Museum and Visitor Centre for their assistance with this successful event.

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth Broomhead (Cultural Heritage Curator, Sydney Region - NPWS) with Henrik Nimb.

 

 

The historic and stately Laperouse Museum & Visitor Centre located within Botany Bay National Park at La Perouse in Sydney’s south.

 

 

Dave Thomas & Michael Daley Dave Thomas (left) capture the Best Picture Overall in PADI's ZOOM IN TO WIN! Digital Underwater Photo Competition with Michael Daley MP - Member for Maroubra.