The annual Epson World of Underwater Images Competition will take place in the southern Israel resort town of Eilat, November 14-19. In advance of the competition, both professional and amateur photographers are invited to submit images taken underwater in any natural water source around the world, including seas, ocean, lakes and rivers, as part of the Epson World ShootOut, August 1-8. The

ShootOut competition includes 7 different categories - dive destination, wide angle, macro and super-macro, fresh water, ship or plane wreckage (black and white), underwater conservation and amateur - with the winners announced at a festive ceremony in Eilat on November 19.

For more information, visit www.worldshootout.org and For more information on travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com. Israel Ministry of Tourism