Stefano Proakis Italy

A $5,000 check courtesy of the Israeli Diving Authority, donated to the SOS Sea Turtles Foundation in Switzerland.

In addition, the winning photographer was granted a diving safari for two people in Fiji Islands with NAI'A luxury sailing live aboard, courtesy of Pacific Islands Travel, valued as $6,200.

Nominees:
1. Arturo Telle Theimann from Spain
2. Klas Malmberg from Sweden
3. Nigel Wade from Great Britain
4. Stefano Proakis from Italy

Winner:
Noam Kortler from Israel