BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition

Competition summary:

BigPicture encourages photographers from around the world to contribute their work to this competition that will both celebrate and illustrate the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspire action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Chaired by award-winning conservation photographer Suzi Eszterhas, this competition welcomes high-quality nature, wildlife and conservation images and is open to all photographers around the world. Enter your nature, wildlife and conservation images for a chance to win cash prizes and be exhibited at the California Academy of Sciences.

Category details:

Categories include:
- Art of Nature
- Aquatic Life
- Winged life
- Landscapes, Waterscapes and Flora
- Terrestrial Wildlife
- Human/Nature
- Photo Story: Pushing the Limits

Entry requirements:

Adult contest – Open to all photographers at least 18 years of age on the closing date of the competition. The adult division welcomes photography enthusiasts and professionals alike to compete for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize. Adults are encouraged to enter images into any of the six official categories specified.

Youth contest – Young photographers up through the age of 17 on the closing date of the competition. Youth may enter images without specifying a particular category.

Entry fee:

Each photographer can enter any one cateogry as follows:
$25 for up to 10 single image submissions in any category.
$15 for 1 Photo Series Submission (3-5 images)

Prize details:

Grand Prize: $5000
First place winners receive $1000
Winners will be featured in an exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. Flights are included for the winners to attend the Awards Ceremony.