Hosted by Backscatter and NCUPS, the 2019 Monterey Shootout was held from 22 to 25 August. It attracted 172 contestants to dive in excellent conditions in Monterey Bay and socialize at the infamous Backscatter party that rounds off the event. Congratulations to Maxwel Hohn for his winning video and to all the entrants for their stunning imagery
The full results have been posted, below are the category winners
Chuck Tribolet best of show award
Maxwel Hohn-Winner Video Montage category and Best of Show
Advanced wide angle traditional
Winner-Joe Platko
Advanced wide angle unrestricted
Winner-Maxwel Hohn
Advanced macro traditional
Winner-Jon Anderson
Advanced macro unrestricted
Winner-Desmond Ho
Intermediate wide angle traditional
Winner-Ian Markham
Intermediate wide angle unrestricted
Winner-Andrew McCurdy
Intermediate macro traditional
Winner-Heather Reiff
Intermediate macro unrestricted
Winner-Nathan Coy
Beginner wide angle traditional
Winner-Megan Pitcavage
Beginner wide angle unrestricted
Winner-Valerie Saidman
Beginner macro traditional
Winner-Joyce Wong
Beginner macro unrestricted
Winner-Tomas Grim
Video snapshot wide angle
Winner-Tyler Schiffman
Video snapshot macro
Winner-Alex Seys