Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021 - Photography Contest entries by 30 April 2021
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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, founded in 1965, is an annual international showcase of the best nature photography. The contest is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. The competition gives away prizes worth £18000 every year. The 56th Annual competition attracted more than 49,000 entries from around the world. With the successful announcement of winners, the competition for Wildlife Photographer of the year 2021 is now open.
The owners and sponsors have once again been kind enough to share the following winning and commended images from this year’s competition. The museum’s website has images from previous years and more information about the current contest and exhibition. Here are a few images to inspire you.
Target Dates
Open for entries: 1 September 2020
Closed for entries: 30 April 2021
Eligibility
The following individuals are not eligible to enter the Competition:
Employees of Nikon Instruments Inc., Shaw & Todd, Inc., their respective parent companies and affiliated companies, and/or the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members of each such employee,
The Competition Judges, regardless of the date of appointment, and/or their immediate family and household members, and/or
Individuals engaged (as a business owner or employee) in the manufacture, distribution and/or sale of microscopes, related accessories and/or photographic equipment. Participation in the competition and the receipt of any prize may prize be restricted or void where prohibited.
Instructions for submission
Participation in this Competition constitutes the entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor and/or Administrator’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to this Competition.
Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
Upload up to three photographic digital images taken by the Entrant to the Entry Form.
Entries submitted to Nikon are then judged by an independent panel of experts who are recognized authorities in the area of photomicrography and photography.
These entries are judged on the basis of originality, informational content, technical proficiency and visual impact.
Winners are solely responsible for any and/or all taxes and fees of any kind associated with the receipt and/or use of any and all Prizes.
Rewards
Wildlife Photographer of the Year - £10,000, trophy and personalised certificate
Portfolio Award - £2,500 and personalised certificate with trip to London to attend the awards ceremony
Photojournalist Story Award - £2,500 and personalised certificate with trip to London to attend the awards ceremony
Rising Star Portfolio Award - £1,500 and personalised certificate with a trip to London to attend the awards ceremony
Adult category Winners - £1,250 and personalised certificate with trip to London to attend the awards ceremonyAdult category highly commended - personalised certificate with invitation to the awards ceremony in London
Wildlife photography tigress hug an ancient tree by russiaslandWildlife photography clownfish swimming in a hectic by samslossWinning wildlife photography duck of dreams by carlospereznavalWildlife photography of tiger cub
Wildlife photography elephants at twilight by franslantingWildlife photography mother defender by javier aznar gonzalez de ruedaWildlife photography noghht dive over deep water by songdacai
Wildlife photography tale of two wasps by frankdeschanddsWinning wildlife photography golden couple by marselvanoostenWildlife photography snow covered fox by johnblumenkampWildlife photography mother says run cats by shanyuanciWildlife photography mud rolling mud dauber by georginasteytlerWildlife photography night flight by michaelpatrickWildlife photography rain came rolling by zackclothierWildlife photography signature tree by alejandroprieyoWildlife photography ant bite small insects by ripanbiswasWildlife photography pipe owls by arshdeepsinghWildlife photography rocky mountain by alexbadyaevWildlife photography proboscis monkey sanctuary by mogenstrolle Click here nhcm.ac.uk to register and apply for the competition. Check out the website for further information on the contest.
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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, founded in 1965, is an annual international showcase of the best nature photography. The contest is developed and produced by the Natural History