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The Nature Photographer of the Year 2026 competition, organized by Nature Talks, welcomes photographers from around the world, both professional and amateur, with a section dedicated to those under 18. Open from 23 February to 24 May 2026, the competition requires an entry fee and is structured into 12 main categories, including “Human and Nature” and “Natural Landscapes.” Participants can submit individual images or portfolios and compete for cash prizes and exhibitions. Submissions must be genuine, without significant manipulation, and respect the photographed environment. Winners and finalists will be announced in November, with the awarded images being part of a traveling exhibition in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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- Deadline: Mag 24, 2026
- Opens: Feb 23, 2026
- Apply: https://naturephotographeroftheyear.com/enter-contest/rules-npoty/
- Source: https://naturephotographeroftheyear.com/enter-contest/rules-npoty/
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The Nature Photographer of the Year 2026 competition, organized by Nature Talks, welcomes photographers from around the world, both professional and amateur, with a section dedicated to those under 18. Open from 23 February to 24 May 2026, the competition requires an entry fee and is structured into 12 main categories, including “Human and Nature” and “Natural Landscapes.” Participants can submit individual images or portfolios and compete for cash prizes and exhibitions. Submissions must be genuine, without significant manipulation, and respect the photographed environment. Winners and finalists will be announced in November, with the awarded images being part of a traveling exhibition in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Key facts
- Deadline: Mag 24, 2026
- Opens: Feb 23, 2026
- Apply: https://naturephotographeroftheyear.com/enter-contest/rules-npoty/
- Source: https://naturephotographeroftheyear.com/enter-contest/rules-npoty/

