Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Now in its 50th year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition provides a global showcase of the very best nature photography. The competition is co-owned by two UK institutions that pride themselves on revealing and championing the diversity of life on Earth – the Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide.

There is a major exhibition at the Natural History Museum that tours worldwide throughout the year. The winning images appear on this website, in BBC Wildlife Magazine and publications worldwide. As a result, the photographs are now seen by millions.

Golden Turtle Photo Contest

The Golden Turtle includes various creative competitions aimed at identifying the best works and projects demonstrating the beauty and harmony of wild nature. Festival wildlife «Golden Turtle» representing the best works submitted to the contest, as well as other projects aimed at preserving wildlife annually held in Moscow. After completion of the Moscow Festival of competition are sent to an exhibition tour in Russia and other countries.

The first wildlife photo contest "Golden Turtle" was held in 2006, and in 2010 officially became an international photo contest. For the first time works were adopted on the contest of wildlife films "Golden Turtle" in 2011.

Contests art design and visual arts of the wilderness will be held in 2013 for the first time.
In January and February 2013 Wildlife Festival "Golden Turtle" was held at the Central House of Artists in Moscow, which gathered more than 120,000 visitors.

Award: The total prize fund 80,000 $

Categories:
- Mammals, Birds, Microcosm, The Underwater World, Other Animals, The Portrait of Animal, Harmony of Life, Magic of Plants, Landscape, Art of the Nature, The Nature and the Human, The Photostory.

LensCulture Visual Story Telling Awards 2014

This is an international call to discover the best visual storytellers today — from all corners of the world! We are searching for photography in Documentary, Personal Stories, Photojournalism, Fictional Narratives, and any other photography that tells a story. You are invited to participate.

We believe photographs tell stories that can reach the broadest audiences — across all cultures, languages, political borders and age groups. There are very few rules for these Awards — we are wide open to all themes and approaches. 

Most of all, we want to be surprised and delighted: learn things we didn't know; understand situations from different points of view; see stories that sear themselves into our imaginations and become unforgettable. We want to be moved emotionally and intellectually. Inspire us! 

Ocean Art Photo Competition 2014

The 4th annual Underwater Photography Guide Ocean Art Photo Competition 2014 is now accepting entries. The contest features over 20 incredible liveaboard and resort sponsors exceeding $70,000 USD in value. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in all categories will be able to choose from excellent prizes.