Christian Wiediger
Photography Competition
Our 60th anniversary photography competition is now open for entries.
2024 Photography Competition – now open
Our 60th anniversary photo competition celebrating the wild places and wildlife of Somerset is open for entries until 1st September 2024.
The theme for the competition this year is 'Capturing Somerset', and we're excited to be offering an amazing overall prize of a private guided tour at Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve, plus six exclusive category prizes.
The competition is open to all ages, and free to enter. There are three categories: Somerset’s Landscapes and Habitats, Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Reserves; Somerset’s Wildlife. Each category will have two age groups: 17 years and under; 18 years and over. Six winners will be chosen (one from each age group for each category) and one overall winner will be chosen from those six. The winning images, plus 24 additional shortlisted images, will be exhibited at our AGM in November.
Prizes
There are six prizes to be won.
Each category winner will receive an exclusive competition t-shirt.
One overall winner will be chosen from the category winners to also receive the top prize of a private guided tour at Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve.
As well as the great prizes above, all winners, and 24 additional shortlisted images, will be exhibited at our 60th AGM this November.
Theme and categories
The theme for our anniversary Photography Competition is Capturing Somerset.
Within this theme entrants will be required to submit their image(s) under one of the following categories
Somerset’s Landscapes and Habitats
Vast and unending, capture the richness of Somerset’s spectacular and internationally recognised wild places.
Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Reserves
From grassland to wetland, stunning open spaces to hidden gems, capture one of our best sites for nature.
Somerset’s Wildlife
Reveal the personality of an individual or group of iconic Somerset species in a thought-provoking or memorable way.
Please note that it is the sole responsibility of the photographer to attain the consent of any images containing identifiable people, not Somerset Wildlife Trust. If you are under 18 years of age you will need a parent or guardian to submit your images on your behalf. For more information, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Judges
A panel of judges, including representatives from Somerset Wildlife Trust, will be assembled to judge the entries anonymously. Judging will take place in September 2024 and all winners will be notified by the end of September 2024. The judges' decisions are final.
Full terms and conditions
How to enter
The closing date for entry is 1st September 2024