The Kona Classic has become an institution, the most prestigious event for underwater photographers of all levels. Every year the world's top pros descend upon Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. And every year, divers from around the world come to spend one-on-one time learning from them in one of the world's most favored destinations for underwater photography. Top names from the ranks of underwater photographers — David Fleetham, Marty Snyderman, Doug Perrine, the late Jim Watt, Eric Cheng, Norbert Wu, Bob Talbot and others — have all taken time from their busy schedules to share every bit of their knowledge about underwater photography. The Kona Classic has become even more renowned as it has transformed from a simple competition into an event where people can share their love of exploring and discovering the ocean. Participants received prizes from noted sponsors such as Body Glove, Light and Motion, Aqualung, and others, and they spent a week under the influence of some of the best pros in the industry, yielding incredible results, as demonstrated by the winning images from the 2007 competition..
