Enter the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024
Are you a wildlife photography enthusiast looking to showcase your talent and win a share of the almost ÂŁ10,000 prize fund? Look no further than the prestigious British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) 2024. This annual competition celebrates British natural history through various categories, giving photographers a platform to capture the beauty and diversity of the wildlife and landscapes of the UK.
Key Dates for BWPA 2024
14th March 2024: BWPA 2025 opens for entries.
2nd June 2024: Deadline for entries.
August 2024: Call for high-resolution files.
March 2025: Winners are announced.
Categories of the BWPA 2024
Animal Behaviour
Are you fascinated by the diverse behaviors of wildlife? Submit your images showcasing unique, interesting, or amusing animal behaviors to captivate the judges' attention and stand a chance to win.
“Three Frogs in Amplexus” by Ian Mason | Category Winner of Animal Behaviour | BWPA 2024
Animal Portraits
Capture the spirit and character of animals in an imaginative way with your photographs. Your image should convey the "personality" of the subject, allowing the judges to connect with the animal on a deeper level.
Botanical Britain
From trees and plants to flowers and fungi, showcase the beauty and diversity of Britain's botanical world. Whether capturing a close-up macro shot or a wider scene, highlight the essence of the botanical subjects in your photographs.
Black & White
Unleash your creativity by capturing British wildlife and landscapes in black and white. The judges are looking for innovative and creative use of the medium to showcase the beauty of the natural world.
British Seasons
Portray the best of British wildlife in each of the four seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Create a stunning portfolio of images that encapsulate the essence of each season or focus on one season to showcase the beauty of British wildlife.
Coast & Marine
Explore the coastal beauty of the British Isles, including the Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and Scilly Isles. Capture the diverse marine life and landscapes along the coasts for a chance to win in this category.
Habitat
Highlight the importance of ecosystems and the environment that sustains wildlife. Whether it's a wildlife feeding on wildflowers or a predator hunting in the grasslands, showcase the intricate relationships between animals and their habitats.
Hidden Britain
Reveal the hidden universe of invertebrate animal species that thrive around us but often go unnoticed. Capture the unique and unseen life on a small scale for a chance to win in this category.
Urban Wildlife
Discover the wild side of urban environments by capturing wildlife in towns, cities, parks, and gardens. Show the beauty of wild animals and plants coexisting alongside human habitats in your photographs.
Wild woods
The judges are seeking an image that highlights the beauty, significance, or majestic splendor of British woodlands. Photographs must be clearly taken in or of woodland areas. Submissions can include portraits of woodland wildlife, scenic wooded landscapes, detailed plant close-ups, or depictions of the relationships between species and their forest environments.
Documentary series
This category allows for a sequence of up to six images showcasing any British wildlife, habitat, or landscape conservation issue. The judges will be looking for creativity and innovation in storytelling within the series of up to six images.
Wildlife in HD video
This category seeks talented cinematographers creating short films up to 3 minutes in length. The emphasis should be on cinematography and demonstrate a strong understanding of sequence creation. Your film could document an animal's day, a behavioral sequence, the struggle to raise young, or another compelling subject.
“Ocean Drifter” by Ryan Stalker | Overall Winner | BWPA 2024
Young BWPA
The title of Young British Wildlife Photographer of the Year is awarded to one of the winners from the following three age categories:
11 and under
12-14 years
15-17 years
Submission Details
Submit your images for the BWPA 2024 competition and stand a chance to win from the nearly ÂŁ10,000 prize fund. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a young talent under the age of 18, there's a category for everyone to showcase their creativity and love for British wildlife.
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this prestigious competition and have your work recognized by leading experts in the field of wildlife photography. Enter the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024 and let your photographs tell the captivating stories of the natural world around us.?
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