2011 BPY WINNER - Woodcock, by Kevin Du Rose
Many if not most birders now carry a camera when they’re out and about; some have invested in top-of-the-range gear, while others specialise in digiscoping, or opt for one of the portable and versatile ‘bridge’ cameras. What is certain is that bird photography in its various guises has never been more popular and the proliferation of birding websites and blogs reflects this (where it is also clear that the best photographs are not always taken by people with the most expensive equipment!). This popularity is also apparent in the British Birds Bird Photograph of the Year competition which continues to attract an ever-increasing number of entries, many of which are from photographers entering for the first time. We are particularly encouraged by this and urge photographers from Britain and the rest of Europe, particularly those who have not entered before, to submit their best work.
We would like to invite all photographers, both professional and amateur, to submit up to three entries for this year’s competition, and a further three images for the digiscoping competition. The closing date of the 2012 competition is 1st April 2012. Photographs should be of birds taken anywhere within the Western Palearctic region (Europe, North Africa and the Middle East). The winning entries are featured in the August issue of British Birds and exhibited on the British Birds stand at the British Birdwatching Fair.
The competition is FREE to enter and there are some outstanding prizes to be won. The 2012 BPY winner will receive a cash prize of £1,000 donated by Anglian Water. Other prizes include books from both Collins and Helm/Bloomsbury. In addition, a cash prize is awarded by the Eric Hosking Charitable Trust for the winning digiscoped entry.
All images must have been taken since January 2011 and within the Western Palearctic. Entries will be judged not only on technical excellence, but also on originality, scientific interest, aesthetic appeal and artistic composition.
For further detail, and the competition rules, visit http://www.britishbirds.co.uk/about/bird-photograph-of-the-year
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