How would you like your underwater photo
gracing an official postage stamp? And your name as
well?
That’s the coveted prize for eight winners in the
1998 Turks and Caicos underwater photo competition,
which runs until November 15, 1998. The stamps of
last year’s winners are already in circulation.
Moreover, the eight 1998 winners will share
$10,000 in cash, and several will earn free one-week
stays at Turks and Caicos hotels. All entrants, after
paying the $35 entry fee, will get discounts on
American Airlines and T&C hotels.
Of course, you must take your photos in Turks
and Caicos waters sometime during the contest
period, which began May 1 and continues through
November 15. There are no contest restrictions as to
camera, equipment, or film, although rules specify
that contestants must operate from one of the landbased
or live-aboard dive operations in the Turks and
Caicos. Last year, 150 people entered, and this year
only 225 are expected to take a shot.
You can get more information by calling or
writing Ralph Higgs at the Turks and Caicos Tourist
Board, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (649
946 4970 or fax 649 941 5494), or visit their web site
at http://www.underwaterphoto.com.