Calling all young, amateur and established photographers across the world!
Deadline February 23, 2012
The Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 Competition has now started its global search for the most inspiring, evocative, compelling and challenging nature images. By entering you will take part in one of the world’s prestigious photography events and get the opportunity to:
• Compete on equal terms for a share of the prize-pot of £30,000 - the winner of the coveted title, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, will be awarded £10,000
• Win a trip to London to celebrate your accomplishments with your peers, members of the press, sponsors and VIPs, at the exclusive gala awards ceremony held at Natural History Museum
• Garner extensive global media coverage – more than 670 million people were reached through the 2010 press campaign
• Enjoy international exposure through the Wildlife Photographer of the Year website - more than half a million page views were received on the day the winners were announced
• Feature in the acclaimed exhibition that tours both nationally and internationally – more than 3 million visitors marveled at the photographic wonders of the natural world in last year’s tour
• Be published in the stunning commemorative Portfolio book, which is translated into many languages and feature in a special portfolio edition with BBC Wildlife Magazine
The Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine are proud to announce that award-winning nature photographer, film-maker and environmentalist, Jim Brandenburg, will be leading the 2012 international jury.
