I couldn't find a thread about this, so I thought I'd let you know the competition has just been launched.

From the website:

A brand new international photography competition, the prestigious British Wildlife Photography Awards celebrates and recognise the talents of photographers of all nationalities practicing in the UK while, at the same time, highlighting the great wealth and diversity of the natural history of the British Isles.

At a time when we're increasingly conscious of the importance of wildlife, habitat and conservation, the Awards will encourage photographers, whether professional or enthusiast, to explore Britain’s natural and urban environments, and discover its bounty of wildlife species, from birds to mammals, insects to marine life.

British Wildlife Photography Awards
Your chance to win a prestigious photography award, cash first prize of £5,000 and exposure in a nationwide touring exhibition.

Awards and Prizes Total prize fund £13,500
British Wildlife Photographer £5,000
Young British Wildlife Photographer
(under 18) £500
Schools, Youth and Community
Group Award £1,000
7 individual category prizes worth £1,000 each

Link: http://www.bwpawards.org/

Enjoy, and keep an eye out for a rather more local wildlife photographic competition coming your way soon...I'll keep you updated :)

Looks good. They even include in the entry T&Cs a bit about them only using images for exhibition directly for this comp and no commercial usage :thumbsup:

Wonder if I can use this as a a excuse reason to get that new lens past the household fiscal controller.... :hihi:

Looks good. They even include in the entry T&Cs a bit about them only using images for exhibition directly for this comp and no commercial usage :thumbsup:

Wonder if I can use this as a a excuse reason to get that new lens past the household fiscal controller.... :hihi:


lol as if you need a reason , I was hoping that some of the younger people will take part too. wildlife piccys are always good to see.

Thanks cosy... looks like a good competition!

You're very welcome :)

I've recently been given a camera of my very own, but I doubt I'll be any kind of competition, lol.

Hopefully I'll be announcing a more local competition soon...

Don't know if anyone read the Star, but Magna is hosting the photos!!

Check out the Special Events on the visitmagna.co.uk website

Hope that helps.

Tony

Don't know if anyone read the Star, but Magna is hosting the photos!!

Check out the Special Events on the visitmagna.co.uk website

Hope that helps.

Tony

Here's the info.
I went along to the opening night (I did invite you all) and the photos are amazing.
My favourites were the monkeys with the dolorous faces.

Magna Science Adventure Centre is delighted to be hosting the Wildlife Photographer of the Year, a touring exhibition, from the 27th June to the 2nd August.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is a competition to find the very best wildlife images taken by the world's top professional and amateur photographers. This spectacular exhibition showcases some of the year’s most breathtaking photographs from around the world.

Entry into the Wildlife Photographer of the Year is free to Magna visitors and Magna Members or for visitors wishing to just see the exhibition ticket prices are £5 adult, £3 child and £14 for a family of Four. Visit http://www.visitmagna.co.uk/content/13/special-exhibitions for more information and to see some of the piccies