Wildife photographer of they year 2011 - anyone enter?

[Ukwildlifeo]

So did anyone enter this year?

I decided against it, as other than not having anything I think is good enough, I haven't been abroad anywhere with any 'sexy' animals (e.g. tigers, wolves, sea turtles or crocodiles) to photograph which seems to be a requirement these days. Looking through my portfolio (free with BBC wildlife Mag last year) there is only 1 entry taken in the UK and that is a tree reflection in a lake, not an animal.

[MarcusConway Ebirder]

It s the toughest competition and the standard is very high. Several images in 2010 were taken in the UK. From memory;

- Fox in urban category
- Fulmar in creative visions
- Puffin and Gulls in Bird behaviour

I think the only section the UK is difficult to enter is animal portraits as we don't have many apex predators, but quality photographers have been able to do well in this category e.g. Danny Green.

British photographers do well when you consider how hard our wildlife is to photograph and how small our island is. They key is imagination and something different which can be achieved anywhere.

[Tobyh]

I've decided against it. I'll save any images I think may be worthy for the British Wildlife Photography Awards.

The level of competition is obviously world class so I guess it's something I'll have to work up to

Good luck to anyone that does enter.

TobyH

[matt_xyz]

Originally Posted by MarcusConway Ebirder

It s the toughest competition and the standard is very high. Several images in 2010 were taken in the UK. From memory;

- Fox in urban category
- Fulmar in creative visions
- Puffin and Gulls in Bird behaviour

I think the only section the UK is difficult to enter is animal portraits as we don't have many apex predators, but quality photographers have been able to do well in this category e.g. Danny Green.

British photographers do well when you consider how hard our wildlife is to photograph and how small our island is. They key is imagination and something different which can be achieved anywhere.

My ant image was also taken in the UK (Highly Commended in the 'Behaviour: Other Animals category). I think last year there were only 5 British photographers in the adult categories which did strike me as surprisingly low.

I've entered a couple this year.

Matt

[MarcusConway Ebirder]

Wonderful shot Matt - sorry I missed it from my (poorly remembered) list

[Ukwildlifeo]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

My ant image was also taken in the UK (Highly Commended in the 'Behaviour: Other Animals category). I think last year there were only 5 British photographers in the adult categories which did strike me as surprisingly low.

I've entered a couple this year.

Matt

Of course, forgot about your shot Matt. Shows how good it was that it managed to do so well when pitted against tigers and rhinos.

Im guessing the free portfolio didnt have all the shots in that made it.

Best of luck this year

[crieffy]

I entered a few, but am wishing I'd kept a few for the British Wildlife Photography competition as the results of the Veolia one are only revealed after the BWPA closing date.


John

[Wizmatt]

Yeah I'm holding out untill the BWAP. I think amateurs have more of a chance in that one..that said all it takes is a worthy photograph.

[Ukwildlifeo]

Originally Posted by Wizmatt

Yeah I'm holding out untill the BWAP. I think amateurs have more of a chance in that one..that said all it takes is a worthy photograph.

Indeed the (relatively) high entry price, RAW file only (though after the 'wolf pic' problem I can understand why) rule do seem to discourage non pro entries. That said they get so many entries its probably to put all but the most serious of entries.

I'd love to work out the average price of camera kit of the winners. Would be interesting to see.

[Wizmatt]

Does anyone know offhand if the BWPAs require RAW files aswell?