The theme for this month is Macro! This contest celebrates the tiny wildlife that often goes unnoticed but is just as worthy of our attention. All entries must provide a close-up view of a small wildlife subject to showcase it in larger-than-life detail.
OFFICIAL RULES:
The March contest will open on March 6 at 12:00 a.m. EST and will close on March 31 at 11:59 p.m. EST. We will announce the winners on April 3.
- Only subscribers of the Journal of Wildlife Photography are eligible to enter. This includes both annual and lifetime members. Not a subscriber yet? Click here
- You must be the photographer who took the photo and hold all rights to the image. No illustrations or paintings.
- One entry per person.
- Animals featured must be wild — no pets or domestic animals. Think small like, bee’s, butterflies, spiders, and insects.
- Entrants under 18 years of age require the permission of a parent or guardian. By entering the contest, entrants under 18 years of age agree that they have obtained permission to enter from a parent or guardian.
- By entering the contest, entrants agree that if they win, their image can be published in the Journal of Wildlife Photography and can be used to publicize the contest results and future Journal photo contests. Photo credit will be provided for every use, and entrants retain full ownership and rights to their photos.
- Entrants must identify their skill level:
- Beginner: Entrant is getting to know the basics of their camera and learning fundamental skills like the basics of exposure [aperture, shutter speed, and ISO], focus, composition, perspective, and depth of field.
- Advanced: Entrant has mastered the beginner skills and is working to fully master the use of light in their photography.
- The image must be at least 2800 pixels on the long side at 72 dpi.
- Maximum file size is 10 MB
- Recommended file format is PNG. Other file formats may be compressed.
- Since this contest will be held completely online and our publication is 100% digital, 72 dpi is sufficient for all entries.
- Your image will be compressed and the quality of your photo will seem to have diminished, but don’t worry, the original file is saved on our server in its original resolution.
- This contest is open to subscribers worldwide; however, B&H Photo does not currently ship products to Iran, Sudan, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, and Uganda. Unfortunately, we cannot choose a winner from one of these countries.
PRIZE:
- Winners of both the beginner and advanced categories will receive a $250 gift card to B&H Photo!
- Winning entries will be featured in a supplementary issue of the Journal of Wildlife Photography specifically for showcasing the beautiful work and stories behind the photographs entered in the contest.
This contest is open to subscribers worldwide; however, B&H Photo does not currently ship products to Iran, Sudan, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, and Uganda.
Examples of Acceptable Photos
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By Yasmin Namini
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