Wildlife Photographer of the Year
| Deadline: March 30th, 2007 |
The search for the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007 has began! This is easily the most prestigious wildlife photography competition on the planet. See below for the categories and prizes…
The Winner
The title of Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007 will be awarded to the photographer judged to have taken the single most striking and memorable of all the entries in the 12 categories and three special awards. The winning photographer will receive a cheque for £10,000, presented at an awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum, London, in October 2007.
Special Awards
Eric Hosking Award - Prize: £1,000
Gerald Durrell Award for Endangered Wildlife - Prize: £1,000
One Earth Award - Prize: £1,000
Adult categories
You can enter up to three digital images or colour slides in each of the following categories. Each category has a first prize of £500 and a second prize of £250.
Animals in Their Environment
Animal Behaviour: Birds
Animal Behaviour: Mammals
Animal Behaviour: All Other Animals
The Underwater World
Animal Portraits
In Praise of Plants
Urban and Garden Wildlife
Nature in Black and White
Creative Visions of Nature
Wild Places
Wild Choice
Shell Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007
You can enter up to six images (colour prints, slides or digital images on CD) in your age category. The winner of each category will receive a prize of £250 and the runner-up a prize of £100.
Junior Categories: 10 years and under, 11-14 years old, 15-17 years
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/wildphoto/
