Dark green fritillary, Ewyas Harold Common (c) Stave Gray
Photography Competition
Our annual photography competition is back and we're looking to choose twelve winning photographs to feature in Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's 2027 Calendar.
Entries open on 1st March 2026 and the deadline for submissions is 30th June 2026.
The winning twelve entries will feature in our calendar and winning photographers will receive a free copy.
What we are looking for
We're looking for images that celebrate Herefordshire's wildlife and natural habitats so the main subject of your photo should be:
- a native species of flora or fauna
- a wildlife-friendly habitat or landscape, for example, a native woodland, wildflower meadow, hedgerow, riverside or pond
Photos must have been taken in Herefordshire.
We select photos relevant to the season (we often receive a huge number of photos suitable for representing the spring and summer months but fewer for autumn and winter!)
We are looking for ‘natural’ photos so please avoid the use of effects and filters.
Images must be landscape in profile and large enough to print at A4. This usually means a file size of at least 1MB.
Photograph with care...
It is important not to disturb wildlife when trying to get a great photo.
- Don't get too close and move away if wildlife shows signs of stress e.g. birds alarm calling.
- Be aware that some species are protected by law and extra care should be taken when encountering these.
- Do not use recorded calls or other lures to attract wildlife
Similarly, do no damage to habitats, avoid trampling plants and flowers by staying on paths.
Further information is available in the Nature Photographers' Code of Practice: The Nature Photographer's Code of Practice
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's Garden Wildlife Calendar 2021
2025 Calendar Cover
Terms & Conditions
- The competition is open to anyone of any age except for Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Staff and Volunteers who are directly involved in organising or judging the competition
- If you are under the age of 18 you must have permission from your parent or guardian.
- HWT reserves the right to crop and enhance the photographs for reproduction in the calendar and other media if required.
- Images must be capable of being reproduced at A4 size. They should be at a digital resolution of 300 pixels per inch (image dimension of 3600 x 2400 pixels / 12” x 8”). JPEG or TIFF file formats are accepted.
- Images should be labelled with a title and your name.
- Images must not have won an award in another photographic competition
- Applicants may enter up to six images.
- Entries must be submitted digitally, emailed as attachments or via a file sharing app e.g. WeTransfer or Dropbox.
- The deadline for entry into this year's competition is 30th June 2026.
Judging
Judges will select images based upon technical skill, diversity, originality and creativity. Judging is undertaken by a panel of HWT staff and Volunteers.
The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into concerning the judging and organisation.
How to Enter
Send your images as attachments via email or alternative file sharing service to Frances Weeks at f.weeks@herefordshirewt.co.uk
Images should be labelled with a title and location
For entrants under 18, a parent or guardian must email their permission to f.weeks@herefordshirewt.co.uk
You can submit up to six images only.
The deadline for entry into this year's competition is 30th June 2026.