BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:113@deartline.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20241202 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20241203 DTSTAMP:20240928T084701Z URL:https://deartline.com/contests/international-wildbird-photo-competitio n-2025/ SUMMARY:International Wildbird Photo Competition 2025 DESCRIPTION:The International Wildbird Photo Competition 2025 invites photo graphers worldwide to showcase wild birds' beauty. Set in France's Bay of Somme\, it's part of the Bird and Nature Festival. Since 1991\, it has gro wn into one of Europe's top wildlife photo contests\, drawing both amateur s and pros.\nThis event gives photographers a chance to display their skil ls and highlight bird conservation. Entrants can submit up to 15 photos ac ross various categories\, from bird portraits to artistic shots. Open to a nyone 18 or older\, the contest has a low entry fee of €2 per photo.\nWi nners get more than recognition. The top photographer takes home €1\,500 \, with cash prizes for category winners too. Selected images will be on d isplay at the Bird and Nature Festival from April 12-20\, 2025\, letting n ature lovers admire the work.\nThe International Wildbird Photo Competitio n 2025 is a top-tier photography call for entries. It invites bird snapper s worldwide to share their best wild bird shots. Open to both amateurs and pros\, this contest gives you a global stage for your work. It's now amon g Europe's top 10 wild bird photo contests\, boosting bird conservation ef forts while showcasing nature's beauty.\nThe International Wildbird Photo Competition 2025 prizes\nThe International Wildbird Photo Competition 2025 offers enticing rewards for its winners\, recognizing both technical skil l and artistic expression. These prizes not only serve as recognition of p hotographers' talents but also as a motivation to continue their work in p romoting bird conservation.\n\n Grand Prize: €1\,500 awarded to the ove rall best photograph.\n 1st Prize in Each Category: €800 for the best i mage in each competition category.\n Public Prize: €500 awarded to the photo that receives the most votes from visitors during the festival exhib ition.\n\nEach prize-winning photographer will also receive special honors at the award ceremony\, including a dinner with other winners and one nig ht’s stay in a hotel with round-trip train tickets from Paris to Abbevil le.\nThe categories of the International Wildbird Photo Competition 2025\n The International Wildbird Photo Competition 2025 offers a range of catego ries that allow participants to explore different aspects of bird photogra phy. Each category offers a unique challenge\, encouraging photographers t o push their creativity and technical skills.\n\n Bird Portrait Capture a bird's character through close-ups or full-body shots. Show the bird's es sence\, alone or in a group.\n Bird in Its Environment Highlight how bird s interact with their surroundings. The setting should be as important as the bird itself.\n Bird Behavior Showcase birds in action - feeding\, pre ening\, courting\, or fighting. Catch those rare or amusing moments that d efine bird life.\n Bird in Flight Focus on birds in motion - flying\, tak ing off\, landing\, or moving in flocks. Pay attention to composition\, li ghting\, and background.\n Artistic Vision of Bird Let creativity shine. Turn ordinary scenes into artistic interpretations\, offering a fresh take on bird photography.\n Other Flying Species This new category includes n on-bird flying creatures\, expanding opportunities for photographers.\n\nS ubmission deadlines and entry fees\nTo ensure all participants have clear information about the deadlines and costs associated with the competition\ , here's a detailed breakdown.\n\n Submission Deadline: December 2\, 2024 \, at 10 am (Paris Time)\n Preselection: December 2024\n Submission of O riginals: Before January 22\, 2025\n Final Jury Decision: January 23 & \; 24\, 2025\n Exhibition Dates: April 12-20\, 2025\n Award Ceremony: Sa turday\, April 12\, 2025\n\nEntry Costs:\nThe registration fee is €2 per photo\, with a maximum of 15 photos allowed per participant. Payment can be made via credit card or PayPal.\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more informat ion and to enter the competition\, visit: festival-oiseau-nature.com/conc ours/en/concours-photo-international/\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://deartline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09 /International-Wildbird-Photo-Competition-2025.jpg CATEGORIES:International,Photography LOCATION:https://www.festival-oiseau-nature.com/concours/en/concours-photo- international/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241027T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR