Christian Wiediger
Photography Competition
Our annual photography competition will open for entries from 1st May.
2025 Photography Competition
Our annual photo competition celebrating the wild places and wildlife of Somerset will open for entries from 1st May 2025.
The theme for the competition this year is 'Wild Somerset', and we're excited to be offering an exclusive overall prize of a one-to-one photography day with macro photographer Victoria Hillman, plus three exclusive category prizes.
The competition is open to all ages, and free to enter. There are three categories: Appreciating the Little Things, People and Nature, and Youth. Three winners will be chosen (one from each category) and one overall winner will be chosen from those three. The winning images will be exhibited at our AGM this November.
Prizes
There are three prizes to be won.
Each category winner will receive a year's free Somerset Wildlife Trust membership.
One overall winner will be chosen from the category winners to also receive the top prize of an exclusive one-to-one photography day with professional macro photographer Victoria Hillman.
As well as the great prizes above, all three winners will be exhibited at our AGM this November.
Theme and categories
The theme for our 2025 photography competition is Wild Somerset.
Within this theme entrants will be required to submit their image(s) under one of the following categories
Appreciating the Little Things
Close-up images of wildlife, plant life, fungi, and even landscapes – if it’s wild and in Somerset, we want to see it.
People and Nature*
Could you capture an inspiring shot of people enjoying one of our nature reserves? Or a child's fascination with a bug on their hand? We'd love to see how nature and people co-exist for you in our county.
Youth
For those under 18**, we’re interested to see your interpretations and visions of the Wild Somerset theme.
*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 2025 and all winners will be notified in the first week of October 2025. The judges' decisions are final.
Full terms and conditions
How to enter
The competition will open for entries from 1st May 2025.