Nature photography competition 2025

Submit your vision of Norfolk's nature for the chance to see your photos featured in exhibitions, published in our 2026 calendar, and win fantastic prizes from Zeiss and local brands.

We’re looking for your best images of Norfolk’s birds, mammals, marine life, insects, plants, fungi, and landscapes — taken anywhere in the county, from one of our reserves to your own back garden.

Competition details:

• Free to enter
• Open to all ages and experience levels
• Submit up to 3 images taken in Norfolk within the last year
• Entries welcome from both professional cameras and mobile phones
• Open from 7 June – 21 July 2025

Prizes and recognition:

• Prizes for Overall, Young Photographer (under 25) and Mobile Phone Photography winners from leading optics manufacturer ZEISS
• Top prize of SFL 8x50 binoculars (RRP £1,850)
• 12 finalists will feature in the NWT 2026 calendar and receive a pack of Norfolk goodies from Lisa Angel, SOP, and WILD Sounds & Books
• Selected entries will be exhibited at NWT Cley Marshes and The Forum in Norwich

A panel of talented East Anglian photographers — including Megan James, Jimmy King, Fiona Burrage, and Alfie Bowen, along with a member of our Youth Forum will judge the competition.

Click here to enter

Need some inspiration or help to get the best shot? Read our tips for wildlife photography here.