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	<title>Photo Competitions &#187; Wildlife</title>
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		<title>Nature Photo Contest for Facebook Fans</title>
		<link>http://www.photocompetitions.com/2010/facebook-nature-photo-contest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Photo Competitions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ November 30th, 2010; ] Burrard-Lucas Photography have announced their 2010 Photo Contest for Facebook Fans. The contest theme is "Nature" and you can take part anytime up until the 30th November 2010. There are some fantastic prizes on offer including the chance to win a Canon EOS 7D digital SLR cameras.

SmugMug have provided the following additional prizes: A SmugMug [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">Deadline: November 30th, 2010</td></tr></table><p><a href="http://www.burrard-lucas.com/">Burrard-Lucas Photography</a> have announced their 2010 Photo Contest for Facebook Fans. The contest theme is &#8220;Nature&#8221; and you can take part anytime up until the 30th November 2010. There are some fantastic prizes on offer including the chance to win a Canon EOS 7D digital SLR cameras.</p>
<p>SmugMug have provided the following additional prizes: A SmugMug Pro account for the winner and two SmugMug standard accounts for the runners up.</p>
<p><strong>More about the prizes</strong></p>
<p>The Canon EOS 7D digital SLR offers performance with unprecedented versatility. Made to be the tool of choice for serious photographers and semi-professionals, the EOS 7D features an 18.0 Megapixel sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors allowing it to capture stunning images at up to ISO 12,800 and at speeds of up to 8 frames per second!</p>
<p>SmugMug offers you everything you need to kick start your online presence. From displaying photos on your own personal website through to printing and selling your work, Smugmug provides an easy to use, customizable and fully featured solution. Pro accounts also allow you to make a profit by setting your own prices for purchases &#8211; exactly what you need to get your online photography business up and running!</p>
<p>To find out how to enter, visit the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BLphotography?v=app_4949752878">Burrard-Lucas Photography Facebook Page</a>.<br />
There is no entry fee.<br />
The deadline for entry is 30th November 2010.</p>
	<p><a href="http://www.photocompetitions.com/2010/facebook-nature-photo-contest/#link">Competition Link</a> / <a href="http://www.photocompetitions.com/2010/facebook-nature-photo-contest/#link">Set Reminder</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>2010 Windland Smith Rice International Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Photo Competitions</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Animals]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Wildlife]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ April 5th, 2010; ] The editors of Nature's Best Photography magazine invite all photographers to enter the 14th Annual Windland Smith Rice International Awards competition for 2010. All winning images will be published in the 2010 Collectors Edition of Nature's Best Photography magazine. In addtiton, the category Winners and a selection of Highly Honored photographs will be displayed in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">Deadline: April 5th, 2010</td></tr></table><p>The editors of Nature&#8217;s Best Photography magazine invite all photographers to enter the 14th Annual Windland Smith Rice International Awards competition for 2010. All winning images will be published in the 2010 Collectors Edition of Nature&#8217;s Best Photography magazine. In addtiton, the category Winners and a selection of Highly Honored photographs will be displayed in an exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. The Grand Prize will also win a &#8220;Yellowstone in Winter&#8221; photo workshop provided by Arizona Highways Photo Workshops. Entries are judged on technical quality, originality, and artistic merit. Enter up to 20 images for an entry fee of $25 US dollars.<br />
<strong>CATEGORIES</strong></p>
<p>ANIMAL ANTICS:<br />
Wildlife in humorous or surprising situations.</p>
<p>ART IN NATURE:<br />
Naturally occurring artistic compositions (colors, forms, textures, etc.) in nature.</p>
<p>BIRDS:<br />
Wild birds in native habitats displaying plumage, mating rituals, nesting, feeding, or other behaviors.</p>
<p>CAMERA CLUB:<br />
Up to 20 photographs may be submitted as a group entry by a camera club. Each individual image in a camera club submission must fit within one of the contest categories, without exception.</p>
<p>CONSERVATION PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:<br />
Nominate a CPY recipient</p>
<p>CREATIVE DIGITAL:<br />
Any nature-related image or combination of images that is created and/or manipulated using digital/electronic technology (such as Adobe® Photoshop®). Let your imagination go wild! Please provide the details on all techniques used. EXCEPTION: Panoramic images created by digitally stitching two or more images together may be entered into other categories as appropriate.</p>
<p>ENDANGERED SPECIES:<br />
Plants or animals that are listed as endangered species by the IUCN. Please visit www.redlist.org to confirm the endangered status of a species before submitting to this category.</p>
<p>ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:<br />
Images that document current environmental issues, such as pollution, global warming, loss of habitat, etc.</p>
<p>LANDSCAPE:<br />
Dramatic scenes and unusual perspectives of wild places providing expansive views.</p>
<p>OCEANS:<br />
The fascinating world of the sea: tide pools, coral reefs, marine life, waves, etc. Photos taken above the ocean’s surface, related to ocean life or landscapes, are also welcome.</p>
<p>PEOPLE IN NATURE:<br />
People enjoying the outdoors: backpackers, kayakers, divers, hikers, etc., in natural settings.</p>
<p>PLANT LIFE:<br />
Flowers, trees, and other flora in natural habitat. May include wide vistas.</p>
<p>SMALL WORLD SPECTACULARS:<br />
Shots of plants, animals, and miniature landscapes taken with close-up lenses.</p>
<p>WEATHER:<br />
From dramatic storms to tranquil skies—weather in all its fury and forms. (Tornados, hurricanes, floods, rain, wind, beautiful cloud formations, etc.)</p>
<p>WILDLIFE:<br />
Wild animals (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, etc.—birds are a separate category, see above)  photographed in their natural habitat (no captive animals allowed in this category.)</p>
<p>YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:<br />
An entry of up to 20 photographs may be submitted by photographers 18 years of age or younger. Each individual image in a youth submission must fit within the contest categories, without exception.</p>
<p>ZOOS &#038; AQUARIUMS:<br />
Images may include animal portraits, behavior, zookeepers working with animals, visitors (may require  model release), special events, etc. All photographs must have been taken at zoos and aquariums belonging  to the World Association of Zoos &#038; Aquaria (WAZA). See the complete WAZA list at www.waza.org.</p>
<p>All photographs must accurately reflect the subject matter as it appeared in the viewfinder. Nothing  should be added to an image, and aside from dust spots, nothing should be taken away. Normal processing  of RAW image files and minor adjustments to color and contrast are acceptable, as is minimal  cropping.</p>
<p>Deadline: April 5, 2010</p>
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		<title>British Wildlife Photography Awards (UK)</title>
		<link>http://www.photocompetitions.com/2009/british-wildlife-photography-awards-uk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ July 31st, 2009; ] A brand new international photography competition, the 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, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">Deadline: July 31st, 2009</td></tr></table><p>A brand new international photography competition, the 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.</p>
<p>At a time when we&#8217;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.</p>
<p><strong>Prizes</strong></p>
<p>Your chance to win a prestigious photography award, cash first prize of £5,000 and exposure in a nationwide touring exhibition.</p>
<p>Awards and Prizes<br />
British Wildlife Photographer: £5,000<br />
Young British Wildlife Photographer (under 18): £500<br />
Schools, Youth and Community Group Award: £1,000<br />
7 individual category prizes worth £1,000 each</p>
<p><strong>Categories</strong></p>
<p>The adult award is split into several categories. These may help provide ideas for suitable subjects to entrants of the Young Awards.</p>
<p>1. Animal portraits<br />
We are looking for an image that captures the character or spirit of the subject in an imaginative way. We want to be able to get a sense of the animal’s “personality” from the photograph. All species will be considered.</p>
<p>2. Animal behaviour<br />
Entries should show unusual or remarkable behaviour in an original and compelling composition. Show the judges something they don’t know or haven’t seen before. All species will be considered.</p>
<p>3. Urban wildlife<br />
Increasingly, wildlife can be found in our towns and cities. We are looking for an original image that shows animal adaptation to urban environments. All species will be considered.</p>
<p>4. Hidden Britain<br />
Reveal to us the secret universe that is life in the undergrowth – a life that is all around us but rarely seen. Invertebrate species only will be considered.</p>
<p>5. Coast and marine<br />
We are looking for an imaginative photograph that reveals the behaviour of marine animals or creates a sense of place or occasion. Marine animals near the sea, underwater, at the sea shore and coastal zone, only will be considered.</p>
<p>6. Wildlife in my locality<br />
One of the remits of BWPA is to encourage you to explore and discover your local area. Images must have been photographed in the county in which you live on the date the image is entered (proof of location may be requested).</p>
<p>7. Habitat<br />
Animals in their environment and plants and their partners.  We are looking for an imaginative and original image that powerfully portrays the relationship between wildlife and their environment. This includes plants and their partners. Eg: butterfly feeding on nectar and rooks roosting in a tree. Without plants there is no life.</p>
<p><strong>Competition fees</strong></p>
<p>We charge a competition entry fee in order to cover the costs of running the competition and subsequent exhibitions and events. We have kept the fee structure simple.</p>
<p>Adults<br />
Up to 3 images: £10.00<br />
Up to 9 images:  £15.00  <br />
Up to 21 images: £20.00</p>
<p>Under 18’s, Schools and Youth groups<br />
1. Individuals under 18. There is a flat fee of £5.00 – with a maximum of up to 8 images. <br />
2. Schools, Youth and Community Groups.  The fee for each portfolio (up to 5 images per portfolio) is £10.00. Multiple portfolios can be submitted.</p>
<p>The 2009 competition is open until 31st July.</p>
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		<title>World in Focus Photography Contest</title>
		<link>http://www.photocompetitions.com/2009/world-in-focus-photography-contest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:22:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Photo Competitions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ August 24th, 2009; ] World in Focus Photography Contest. Presented by National Geographic Society and Photo District News.

CATEGORIES
TRAVEL PORTRAITS Travel photos of locals working, playing, celebrating.
OUTDOOR SCENES Landscapes, aerials, wildlife, waterscapes.
SENSE OF PLACE Scenes in cities, towns, and villages that suggest a feeling of place.
SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS Photos that capture fun, quirky, unrehearsed moments.
PHOTO ESSAY Up to six images that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">Deadline: August 24th, 2009</td></tr></table><p>World in Focus Photography Contest. Presented by National Geographic Society and Photo District News.</p>
<p><strong>CATEGORIES</strong><br />
TRAVEL PORTRAITS Travel photos of locals working, playing, celebrating.<br />
OUTDOOR SCENES Landscapes, aerials, wildlife, waterscapes.<br />
SENSE OF PLACE Scenes in cities, towns, and villages that suggest a feeling of place.<br />
SPONTANEOUS MOMENTS Photos that capture fun, quirky, unrehearsed moments.<br />
PHOTO ESSAY Up to six images that convey a story around a particular theme.</p>
<p><strong>ENTRY FEES</strong><br />
AMATEUR: $12<br />
PRO: $35</p>
<p><strong>ENTRY DEADLINE<br />
</strong>AUGUST 24, 2009</p>
<p><strong>AMATEUR PRIZES</strong></p>
<p>GRAND PRIZE<br />
10-day safari trip for one person to Tanzania.</p>
<p>FIRST PRIZE<br />
6-night stay for 2 at the all-inclusive Coconut Bay Beach Resort &#038; Spa on the Island of St. Lucia.</p>
<p>SECOND PRIZE<br />
6-day cruise for two on a Maine Windjammer Schooner.</p>
<p>THIRD PRIZE<br />
$1,000 gift certificate toward a photo workshop at Santa Fe Workshops</p>
<p>SEVEN MERIT PRIZES<br />
Nikon L100 Coolpix camera or equivalent, a National Geographic Tundra Monopod, a National Geographic Tundra Photo/Video Tripod, and a National Geographic Walkabout Medium Satchel.</p>
<p>BONUS<br />
Award-winning images will be featured in the January/February 2010 edition of National Geographic Traveler and displayed at the World In Focus gallery exhibit at the PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York October 22-24, 2009. All winning images will also be featured on the World In Focus Contest and Traveler Web sites. Additionally, winners will receive a one-year subscription to Photo District News magazine.</p>
<p><strong>PROFESSIONAL PRIZES</strong></p>
<p>GRAND PRIZE<br />
6-night stay for 2 at the all-inclusive Coconut Bay Beach Resort &#038; Spa on the Island of St. Lucia. Plus: One Nikon D-90 Digital SLR Kit (with lens), or equivalent; a National Geographic Expedition Carbon Fiber Tripod; a National Geographic Expedition Hydrostatic Head; a National Geographic Walkabout Medium Rucksack; and a PDN PhotoServe portfolio for one year.</p>
<p>EACH CATEGORY WINNER<br />
One Nikon Digital SLR Kit (with lens), a National Geographic Tundra Photo/Video Tripod, a National Geographic Walkabout Medium Satchel and a PDN PhotoPlus Expo Gold Pass.</p>
<p>BONUS AWARD<br />
Winning images will be featured in a special Winner&#8217;s Gallery in PDN&#8217;s February 2010 issue and online. Select winners will be displayed at the World In Focus gallery exhibit at the PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York October 22-24, 2009.</p>
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		<title>Nature&#8217;s Best Photography International Awards 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 4th, 2009; ] The editors of NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY magazine invite all photographers to enter the 2009 NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY WINDLAND SMITH RICE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS competition.

More than $15,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. The winning photographs will be published in the Awards 2009 Collector’s Edition of NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY, and may be selected for our annual [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">Deadline: May 4th, 2009</td></tr></table><p>The editors of NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY magazine invite all photographers to enter the 2009 NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY WINDLAND SMITH RICE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS competition.</p>
<p>More than $15,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. The winning photographs will be published in the Awards 2009 Collector’s Edition of NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY, and may be selected for our annual exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, and displayed in other locations and photo gallery presentations related to the Awards competition. Entries are judged on technical quality, originality, and artistic merit. Enter a TOTAL of up to 20 images for one entry fee ($25 US no foreign checks).</p>
<p>DEADLINE: UPLOAD OR POSTMARK NO LATER THAN MAY 4, 2009</p>
<p><strong>CATEGORIES:</strong><br />
The Nature’s Best Editors reserve the right to move a submission from one category to another as they see fit.<br />
<u>ANIMAL ANTICS:<br />
</u>Wildlife in humorous or surprising situations.<br />
<u>ART IN NATURE:<br />
</u>Naturally occurring artistic compositions (colors, forms, textures, etc.) in nature.<br />
<u>BIRDS:<br />
</u>Wild birds in native habitats displaying plumage, mating rituals, nesting, feeding, or other behaviors.<br />
<u>CAMERA CLUB:<br />
</u>Up to 20 photographs may be submitted as a group entry by a camera club. Each individual image in a camera club submission must fit within one of the contest categories, without exception. NOTE: Each individual member can contribute no more than three (3) images to the group submission. The entry will be judged as a portfolio and selected on the overall excellence of the entire group of images. Participating club members are also permitted to submit their own entry (up to 20 images) separate from the Camera Club entry, and may include the same images in both submissions.<br />
<u>CREATIVE DIGITAL:</u><br />
Any nature-related image or combination of images that is created and/or manipulated using digital/electronic technology (such as Adobe® Photoshop®). Let your imagination go wild! Please provide the details on all techniques used. EXCEPTION: Panoramic images created by digitally stitching two or more images together may be entered into other categories as appropriate.<br />
<u>ENDANGERED SPECIES:<br />
</u>Plants or animals that are listed as endangered species by the IUCN. Please visit www.redlist.org to confirm the endangered status of a species before submitting to this category.<br />
<u>ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:</u><br />
Images that document current environmental issues, such as pollution, global warming, loss of habitat, etc.<br />
<u>INDIGENOUS CULTURES:</u><br />
People living within their ancient historic communities, practicing their traditional culture: dress, arts/crafts, dance, rituals, hunting/gathering, food preparation, examples of sustainable living, etc.<br />
<u>LANDSCAPE:<br />
</u>Dramatic scenes and unusual perspectives of land providing expansive views.<br />
<u>OCEANS:</u><br />
The fascinating world of the sea: tide pools, coral reefs, marine life, waves, etc. Photos taken above the ocean’s surface, related to ocean life, are also welcome.<br />
<u>PEOPLE IN NATURE:</u><br />
People enjoying the outdoors: backpackers, kayakers, divers, hikers, etc., in natural settings.<br />
<u>PLANT LIFE:</u><br />
Flowers, trees, and other flora in natural habitat. May include wide vistas.<br />
<u>SMALL WORLD SPECTACULARS:</u><br />
Shots of plants, animals, and miniature landscapes taken with macro lenses.<br />
<u>WEATHER:<br />
</u>From dramatic storms to tranquil skies—weather in all its fury and forms. (Tornados, hurricanes, floods, rain, wind, cloud formations, etc.)<br />
<u>WILDLIFE:<br />
</u>Wild animals (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, etc.—birds are a separate category, see above) photographed in their natural habitat (no captive animals).<br />
<u>YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR:<br />
</u>An entry of up to 20 photographs may be submitted by photographers 18 of age or younger. Each individual image in a youth submission must fit within the contest categories, without exception. NOTE: Please be sure to include your date of birth and current age on your entry form.<br />
<u>ZOOS &#038; AQUARIUMS:</u><br />
Images may include animal portraits, behavior, zookeepers working with animals, visitors (may require model release), special events, etc. All photographs must have been taken at zoos and aquariums belonging to the World Association of Zoos &#038; Aquaria (WAZA). See the complete WAZA list at www.waza.org.</p>
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		<title>Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 27th, 2009; ] The Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is beginning its annual search for the best and most astonishing images from around the world, whether they come from the wildest places on Earth or urban gardens. With the bar being raised each year, the 2009 competition promises to be bigger and more inspiring than [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">Deadline: March 27th, 2009</td></tr></table><p>The Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is beginning its annual search for the best and most astonishing images from around the world, whether they come from the wildest places on Earth or urban gardens. With the bar being raised each year, the 2009 competition promises to be bigger and more inspiring than ever before.</p>
<p>‘This is the greatest and most prestigious competition for wildlife photographers anywhere in the world. It raises the profile of wildlife photography and provokes a wider awareness of wildlife conservation. It is not just professionals who are successful – amateurs of all ages have won awards in the competition many times. In recent years the judges have been particularly impressed by the standard of images being produced by many young people.’ Mark Carwardine (Chairman of the judges)</p>
<p>The winning photographer will be presented with £10,000 at an awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum, London, in October. Each category winner receives £500 and every runner-up £250. Special Award winners receive £1,000.</p>
<p><strong>Info:</strong><br />
online entry fee: £20<br />
postal entry fee: £27 (CDs only)<br />
closing date for online entries: Friday 27 March 2009</p>
<p><strong>Veolia Environnement Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year</strong><br />
If you are 17 years or younger, this is the competition for you. You can enter pictures of any wild animals, plants or landscapes. The judges will be looking for original, beautiful or striking shots rather than rare or exotic subjects. Creatures or places close to home that you know well or have easy access to may be your best subjects.<br />
The three categories are: 10 years and under, 11–14 years, 15–17 years<br />
The winning photographer will receive £500 and a day out with a well-known wildlife photographer. Category winners will receive £250 and runners up £100.</p>
<p><strong>Adult categories</strong><br />
You can enter up to three digital images or scans of transparencies in each of the following categories.</p>
<p><u>1. Animals in Their Environment</u><br />
Images in this category must show how the animal fits into its natural home and convey a sense of place. Remember, the environment is as important a part of the picture as the animal itself, allowing you to tell a story and reveal more about your subject.</p>
<p><u>2. Behaviour: Birds<br />
3. Behaviour: Mammals<br />
4. Behaviour: All Other Animals</u><br />
Images must capture a memorable, unusual or interesting behaviour. It is crucial to show genuine behaviour (just looking or sitting isn&#8217;t enough). Judges will look for images with an aesthetic appeal, a unique interest value and dramatic action.</p>
<p><u>5. The Underwater World</u><br />
Images must feature marine or freshwater life taken under water. A combination of interest value and aesthetic appeal is just as important underwater as on land. See a list of top ten tips (PDF 1.5MB) for underwater photographers from Project AWARE</p>
<p><u>6. Animal Portraits<br />
</u>Portraits should capture the unique character or spirit of the subject. Images should be imaginative and convey a sense of intimacy and immediacy.</p>
<p><u>7. In Praise of Plants</u><br />
Pictures should capture the beauty, diversity and importance of plant life. The judges will be looking for artistic merit rather than a simple scientific record.</p>
<p><u>8. Urban and Garden Wildlife</u><br />
Look for nature on your doorstep, and capture images that are unusual, poignant, beautiful or striking compositions of wild animals or plants in urban or suburban settings. Judges will be looking for uncommonly good images of common subjects.</p>
<p><u>9. Nature in Black and White</u><br />
The judges will be looking for skilful use of the black and white medium, where pure graphic quality and a well composed image can often increase the intensity. Sepia tone images are allowed. The subject can be any wild landscape, animal, plant or other living organism.</p>
<p><u>10. Creative Visions of Nature</u><br />
Photographs should reveal new ways of seeing natural subjects or scenes, conveying an imaginative, unique or abstract view of wildlife or wild places. Realism takes a back seat in this category – the judges will be looking for artistic vision and true originality. Let your imagination run wild.</p>
<p><u>11. Wild Places<br />
</u>Images should show scenes that are truly wild and awe-inspiring. But there is much more to it than a breathtaking landscape – the judges will be looking for beautiful light, a true feeling of wilderness and a sense of awe.</p>
<p><strong>Special Awards</strong></p>
<p><u>Eric Hosking Award</u><br />
This award encourages and rewards the talents of young photographers aged 18–26. You must submit a portfolio of 10 images you think represents your very best work. Judges will choose five or more images for the winning portfolio.<br />
Prize: £1,000</p>
<p><u>Gerald Durrell Award for Endangered Wildlife</u><br />
This highly important award raises our awareness of endangered species through photographic excellence. The images must be memorable and capture the unique character or spirit of the subject.</p>
<p>Species photographed must be categorised in the 2008 IUCN Red List as critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable or near threatened at an international or national level (if the latter, please supply details).<br />
Prize: £1,000</p>
<p><u>One Earth Award<br />
</u>Photography plays a critical role in conservation, and this award seeks to highlight conservation issues or actions. Don’t rely on the shock value of your subject – the judges will be looking for genuine photographic merit. Remember to focus on positive messages as well as negative ones. Images can be graphic or symbolic, but must be thought provoking, memorable and encourage respect or concern for our natural world.<br />
Prize: £1,000</p>
<p><strong>Judges</strong><br />
Mark Carwardine (Chair) zoologist, writer and photographer<br />
Jack Dykinga, landscape photographer<br />
Laurent Geslin, photographer<br />
Chris Gomersall, wildlife photographer<br />
Orsolya Haarberg, nature photographer<br />
Josef (Sepp) Hackhofer, nature photographer<br />
Tim Harris, manager, nature and garden collections, Photoshot<br />
Tony Heald, wildlife photographer<br />
Rosamund Kidman Cox, editor and writer<br />
Jan-Peter Lahall, photographer<br />
Tor McIntosh, picture editor<br />
Vincent Munier, nature photographer<br />
Erik Sampers, photo director, Terre Sauvage<br />
Brian Skerry, marine wildlife photojournalist<br />
Sophie Stafford, editor, BBC Wildlife Magazine</p>
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		<title>Wildlife Portraits Competition</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ April 30th, 2009; ] Burrard-Lucas.com has launched a wildlife photography competition.
The theme is “Wildlife Portraits”. A photograph of any animal is eligible as long as it was taken in the wild. The competition is open to participants worldwide, of any age.
There is a fantastic prize on offer for the winner: an Olympus SP-570UZ, a camera with a 10-megapixel sensor, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">Deadline: April 30th, 2009</td></tr></table><p>Burrard-Lucas.com has launched a wildlife photography competition.</p>
<p>The theme is “Wildlife Portraits”. A photograph of any animal is eligible as long as it was taken in the wild. The competition is open to participants worldwide, of any age.</p>
<p>There is a fantastic prize on offer for the winner: an Olympus SP-570UZ, a camera with a 10-megapixel sensor, a 2.7-inch LCD screen and 20x optical zoom with image stabilization &#8211; a perfect combination for wildlife photography.</p>
<p>Deadline: 30th April 2009</p>
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		<title>Wanderlust Travel Photo Of The Year Competition 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ December 1st, 2008; ] Wanderlust are now inviting entries for this year's edition of the UK's longest-running amateur photography competition. This year, there are two categories:

Amateur - open to amateur photographers only. Photographs may be submitted for one or more of the following categories: People; Wildlife; Landscape; Travel Icons

Portfolio - open to amateur and professional photographers. Photographs may be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">Deadline: December 1st, 2008</td></tr></table><p>Wanderlust are now inviting entries for this year&#8217;s edition of the UK&#8217;s longest-running amateur photography competition. This year, there are two categories:</p>
<p>Amateur &#8211; open to amateur photographers only. Photographs may be submitted for one or more of the following categories: People; Wildlife; Landscape; Travel Icons</p>
<p>Portfolio &#8211; open to amateur and professional photographers. Photographs may be submitted for one of the following categories: People; Wildlife; Landscape; Travel Icons. We’re after a set of five eye-catching images, all themed to fit one of the four categories.</p>
<p>As always, we have fantastic prizes up for grabs for this year&#8217;s winners. The Mexico Tourist Board and British Airways will whisk the top photographer (and a companion) in each of the four amateur categories to the wave-lapped shores, Mayan delights and dusty badlands of Mexico, on a mission to capture some of its magic.</p>
<p>The winner of the Portfolio category will walk away with £5,000.</p>
<p>The Amateur competition is free to enter; the Portfolio competition has an entry fee of £10.</p>
<p>The winners and short-listed entrants will see their images printed in Wanderlust and The Independent, and exhibited at Destinations 2009, the UK’s top holiday and travel show. There are also great Nikon cameras to be won.</p>
<p>Sound good? Then get snapping!</p>
<p>THE CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES FOR THE 2008 COMPETITION IS 1 DECEMBER 2008</p>
<p>NEW CATEGORY ALERT!<br />
This year, alongside the People, Wildlife and Landscape categories, we’ve introduced a new theme. The fourth category will be Travel Icons – classic shots of places, events and people that have achieved an iconic visual status in the world of travel. Whether its an original shot of Machu Picchu, a cowboy riding across the US plains or sari-shopping women in an Indian market, these shots should sum up the essence of the destination.</p>
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		<title>International Wildbird Photographer Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:11:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ November 30th, 2008; ] Calling all bird photographers - Amateur or Professional

Now in its sixth year, the International Wildbird Photographer competition is generating some of the most exciting images of birds ever seen. With a magnificent prize fund exceeding £10,000, and the worldwide esteem in which the IWP is held, it is the competition every photographer wants to win. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">Deadline: November 30th, 2008</td></tr></table><p>Calling all bird photographers &#8211; Amateur or Professional</p>
<p>Now in its sixth year, the International Wildbird Photographer competition is generating some of the most exciting images of birds ever seen. With a magnificent prize fund exceeding £10,000, and the worldwide esteem in which the IWP is held, it is the competition every photographer wants to win. Professional wildlife photographers from more than 30 countries are now submitting entries to the IWP, but less experienced photographers are also encouraged to send in their bird images – several categories are tailormade for amateurs.</p>
<p>ENTRY FEE: One-off entry fee of £20 (£10 if entering only Category 7 – 18s and under).</p>
<p>The closing date is November 30th 2008.</p>
<p><strong>Categories and prizes</strong></p>
<p>The winner of each category will go forward to the Grand Final to decide who will be awarded the title of International Wildbird Photographer 2008 and the £1,500 cash prize from main sponsors Warehouse Express.</p>
<p>Category 1: Birds in Britain<br />
The winner of this section will show it is perfectly possible to obtain memorable shots of birds taken in the UK.<br />
1st prize: Swarovski ATS65HD telescope plus 20-60x zoom eyepiece worth £1,480<br />
Runner-up: £100 gift voucher from Warehouse Express</p>
<p>Category 2: Birds of the World<br />
Images that reflect the magnificent beauty of birds worldwide.<br />
1st prize: Nikon D300 camera body, worth £1,199<br />
Runner-up: £100 gift voucher from Warehouse Express</p>
<p>Category 3: Birds in Flight<br />
Capture the essence of flight – the power or grace of a bird in mid-air, soaring, taking off or landing.<br />
1st prize: Leica 8&#215;32 HD binoculars worth £1,210<br />
Runner-up: £100 gift voucher from Warehouse Express</p>
<p>Category 4: Bird Behaviour<br />
The winner will be decided on the overall impact of the image.<br />
1st prize: Canon 10&#215;42WP IS binoculars worth £1,499<br />
Runner-up: £100 gift voucher from Warehouse Express</p>
<p>Category 5: Birds in the Landscape<br />
We’ll be looking for artistically pleasing shots of birds within the environment – maybe gulls following a plough, a Kestrel on a high-rise office block or a Bittern blending into a reedbed.<br />
1st prize: Bushnell Elite e2 8&#215;42 binoculars worth £499 plus Manfrotto MN701RC2 055 XV tripod kit worth £249 &#038; Wildlife Watching 5ft dome hide worth £233.66<br />
Runner-up: £100 gift voucher from Warehouse Express</p>
<p>Category 6: Amateur &#038; Amateur Digiscoping<br />
An amateur is defined as someone who has never received a fee for work reproduced in magazines or books. Amateur digiscoped shots are also included in this category.<br />
1st prize: Kata HB-205 rucksack worth £209 plus Opticron Imagic BGA SE 8&#215;42 binoculars worth £399<br />
Runner-up: £100 gift voucher from Warehouse Express</p>
<p>Category 7: 18s &#038; Under NEW<br />
Junior photographers now have their very own category! Any wild-bird images are considered, as long as the photographer is aged 18 years or under. Entry fee of £10 if entering this category only.<br />
1st prize: Lowepro Vertex 200 rucksack worth £165, plus Giottos MTL3661 plus MH5001 tripod kit worth £145<br />
Runner-up: £100 gift voucher from Warehouse Express</p>
<p>8: Best Portfolio<br />
The category all wildlife photographers want to win. To win this category, entrants must submit three pictures that are linked in some way. Each shot needs to be of prize-winning quality in its own right.<br />
1st prize: Sony Alpha 700 DSLR camera plus 16-80mm lens and filters worth £1,499<br />
Runner-up: £100 gift voucher from Warehouse Express</p>
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		<title>Digital Photographer of the Year 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ November 14th, 2008; ] Digital Photographer of the Year organised by Digital Photographer magazine.

Categories

Overall Digital Photographer of the Year 2008 - Send us your six best images, spanning at least four photographic genres.

Or you can enter any of the following individual categories:

Portrait Digital Photographer of the Year 2008
Landscape Digital Photographer of the Year 2008
Travel Digital Photographer of the Year [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">Deadline: November 14th, 2008</td></tr></table><p>Digital Photographer of the Year organised by Digital Photographer magazine.</p>
<p><strong>Categories</strong></p>
<p>Overall Digital Photographer of the Year 2008 &#8211; Send us your six best images, spanning at least four photographic genres.</p>
<p>Or you can enter any of the following individual categories:</p>
<p>Portrait Digital Photographer of the Year 2008<br />
Landscape Digital Photographer of the Year 2008<br />
Travel Digital Photographer of the Year 2008<br />
Documentary Digital Photographer of the Year 2008<br />
Wildlife Digital Photographer of the Year 2008<br />
Macro Digital Photographer of the Year 2008<br />
Wedding Digital Photographer of the Year 2008<br />
Black and white Digital Photographer of the Year 2008</p>
<p><strong>Prizes</strong></p>
<p>The overall winner of the Competition will receive a Fujifilm S5 Pro, and other prizes TBC.</p>
<p>Category winners will be awarded a Fujifilm camera, model listed below:<br />
Overall Prize &#8211; FinePix S5 Pro<br />
Portrait &#8211; FinePix S1000fd<br />
Landscape &#8211; FinePix S100fs<br />
Documentary &#8211; FinePix F60fd<br />
Travel &#8211; FinePix F100fd<br />
Black and White &#8211; FinePix Z100fd Tuxedo<br />
Macro &#8211; FinePix F50fd<br />
Wildlife &#8211; FinePix S8000fd<br />
Wedding &#8211; FinePix Z20fd Pink</p>
<p>The competition is open worldwide.</p>
<p>Closing date for all entries is 14 November 2008.</p>
<p>Winners announced online and in issue 78 of Digital Photographer magazine in January 2009.</p>
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