Call for Entries

Your chance to win a prestigious photography award, cash prize of £5,000 and exposure in a touring exhibition. 

DPNow says: As with all photo competitions, DPNow urges all potential competitors to read the terms and conditions before entering their work in case a claim is made on the use or copyright of your pictures. Also, beware of any subsequent offers that ask you to pay for items that result from competitions before parting with any cash.

Launching a brand new international photography competition on the 2nd April 2009, the prestigious British Wildlife Photography Awards will celebrate and recognise the talents of photographers of all nationalities practicing in the UK while, at the same time, highlight the great wealth and diversity of the natural history of the British Isles.

At a time when wildlife, habitat and conservation is to the fore, 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. There are seven main categories to excite the imagination, as well as two special awards to encourage participation by young people, schools and youth community groups.

With a prize fund of up to £10,000 and the overall winner receiving a cash prize of £5,000, the images receiving judges’ commendations will form part of a series of nationwide exhibitions, including a premier launch and awards event in London. The exhibition will launch at Hoopers Gallery, Clerkenwelll from 16th September 09 and then tour the country.

The British Wildlife Photography Awards will set the standard for photography of UK wildlife for many years to come.

Awards and Prizes:

British Wildlife Photographer	£5,000
Young British Wildlife Photographer  (under 17)	£500
School and Youth Group, British Wildlife Photography Award  (under 17)	£1,000

Dates
The competition will be open for entries on 2nd April 2009. The closing date is 31st July 2009. Entrants will be able to submit entries on-line or via post.

Further information
For more detailed information about the competition, including how to enter, a full description of categories, shooting tips, and terms & conditions, please visit the competition website: www.bwpawards.org.

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