New competition:
The Young Environmental Photographer
The Young Environmental Photographer of the Year promotes the talents of anyone in the world under the age of 21, with two groups, one open to anyone under the age of 16 and the other open to those aged between 16 and 21. Photographers are encouraged to highlight issues important to their generation, explore their place in society or celebrate people, places and animals that they value. Entrants do not need to be studying photography to enter. We actively encourage entries from beginners, so anyone with a camera and an interest in their environment is welcome to enter their photographs.
The competition is completely free to enter and encourages entries that are contemporary, creative, resonant, original and beautiful.
The winning photographs come together to form the most outstanding collection of environmental, social and natural photographs in the world. Individual pieces are judged on impact, creativity, composition, originality and technical abilities. Winners receive cash prizes and all winning entries are displayed in the Environmental Photographer of the Year exhibition, launched in London. Copyright is retained by the photographer.
The competition will run until 31st July 2011, with judging taking place throughout August and September.
More information, including how to register, can be found atwww.epoty.org.