Until August 31, participants from all over the world, regardless of whether they are professionals or amateurs, will be able to submit their photos for a new edition of the competition, which this year includes two new categories: plants or fungi and climate.
The Nature Conservancy has opened registration for World Photo Contest 2022. The Popular Photo Contest will be accepted until August 31, 2022.
Previous winning images came from around the world, featuring a plethora of animals, places, and wonderful moments that celebrate the incredible beauty and fundamental importance of nature.
In 2021, more than 100,000 images were received from 158 countries, an unprecedented achievement until then. The grand prize went to Anup Shah of the United Kingdom, for her photograph of a western lowland gorilla walking through a cloud of butterflies in the Central African Republic.
For 2022, the competition contains many novelties. This year, there are two new categories: Plants or Fungi and Climate, which are added to those of the past year: people and nature; land escape; Water; wild animals. The world is facing a deepening climate crisis, and the Climate category offers photographers the opportunity to illustrate the damage climate change is causing to societies and ecosystems around the world and demonstrate the need for urgent action.
The winning photos will be selected by a panel of renowned professionals, including influential conservation photographer Amy Vitale, YouTube star and wildlife educator Coyote Peterson.
The 2022 Grand Prix is a trip to Punta del Este, Uruguay, for the Extreme-E Race. In addition, there will be a Guest Jury Choice Award (selected by Ami Vitale), which will consist of $5,000 worth of camera equipment, and a Celebrity Choice Award (selected by Coyote Peterson), which will be a $2,500 gift card and 1: One virtual encounter with a wolf Prairie.
The first prize in each of the six categories will be a $750 gift card, while the second place in each category will win a $500 gift card.
People of any level and experience can participate. The winning photos will be announced in September.
More information about regulations, photo requirements and how to participate click over here.
To see the 2021 winning photos, click over here.
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