IGPOTY – International Garden Photographer of the Year 2018

£7,500 - Best Overall Single Image

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The prestigious annual IGPOTY competition returns for its 12th year and is growing in reach and popularity, showcasing the best in garden, plant and botanical photography.

IGPOTY is a unique competition that is open to amateur and professional photographers alike – showcasing inspirational images of wildflower landscapes, nature and wildlife, still life with plant portrait photography.

There are nine main categories for the main competition – Abstract Views, Beautiful Gardens, Breathing Spaces, Greening the City, The Beauty of Plants, The Bountiful Earth, Trees, Woods & Forests, Wildflower Landscapes and Wildlife in the Garden. With additional special awards such as The Spirit of Trauttmansdorff and portfolio categories.

Prizes:

*£7,500 - Best Overall Single Image (from a main category)
*£2,000 - Best Overall Portfolio, plus a Gold Medal from The Royal Photographic Society

Eligibility:

The competition is open to everyone, anywhere in the world. Images do not have to be taken in a specified year. There is no distinction drawn between professional and amateur photographers.

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

All photographers who enter retain their copyright/moral rights.

For avoidance of doubt only awarded images will be promoted/publicised. Use of awarded photographs is permitted by International Garden Photographer of the Year, or any of its partners or sponsors only to promote the competition and exhibition. (Note that a book, posters, cards, or a calendar are seen as legitimate ways of promoting the contest and defraying costs).

Theme:

Nature Wildlife Landscape