Who Can Apply: Open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide
The Focus: Nature photography across 10 categories including landscapes, wildlife, macrophotography, underwater, birds, plant life, night world, environmental impact, sharing the planet, and funny nature
The Funding: €1,000 for best photograph of the year; €100 for each category winner; trophy for best photographer of the year; one tree planted per participant
Key Requirements: Register on the contest platform (Squirrel room), upload photographs to chosen categories, confirm participation; €10 per photograph submission fee
DeadlineSunday, November 15, 2026
Award€1000 for best photograph of the year; €100 for each category winner; trophy for best photographer of the year
Application notesOnline submission via Squirrel room platform at https://2026.thenaturephotocontest.com/. Participants can submit multiple photographs across multiple categories. Jury composed of three renowned nature photographers: Luke Stackpoole, Cynthia Bandurek, and Mario Cea. Winners announced March 2027. Ethical requirements strictly enforced: photographs must depict wild specimens in natural habitat, no captive/restrained animals, no harmful practices to animals or habitat, necessary permits required for protected species.