Photography competition for young people

In memory of Audrey Walters who was passionate about Arran's natural history. The competition aim is to promote the interest young people have in their local environment and wildlife.

There are two age categories (at closing date of competition) Under 18 years and Under 12 years.

Entrants can submit up to 3 images of any Arran flora or fauna, taken on the island between 1st December 2015 - 30th November 2016.

Rules

Image must be of flora (plants) or fauna (wildlife).

Image must be taken on the Isle of Arran within the dates specified.

Wildlife must not be disturbed, injured or distressed.

No nesting birds, birds nests or eggs.

No captive, domesticated, farm animals or birds.

Flora must not be damaged or picked.

No cultivated plants or flowers are permitted.

Photographs must be entrants own work.

Maximum of 3 images per entrant.

Digital images only.

ANHS reserves the right to use any images on their website, for social media and in publications.

It is advised that you read the following photography wildlife code.

Editing and Submission

Minimal editing is allowed (exposure, contrast, sharpness)

No HDR or stacking

Images to be submitted as .jpeg files labelled with the entrants name and images number if more than one submitted :-

e.g. yourname1.jpeg, yourname2.jpeg

One image per email.

Images to be emailed to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Email must include:

Under 12 or Under 18 in the subject bar

Name

Date of birth

Home Address

Brief description of each images (max 10 words per image)

Location taken (specific area on the island)

Date taken

Closing Date

30th November 2016

Judging

A small panel from ANHS will judge the images and select the winners / runners up.

No correspondence will be entered into.

Efforts to influence the judging will disqualify any image.

The judges decision is final.

Prizes

1st prize both age groups - £50 + mounted print of image

2nd prize both age groups - £25 + mounted print of image

Highly commended both age groups - mounted print

One photo of a bird or bird related subject, will also be selected to appear in the ANHS annual bird report and the entrant will receive a copy of the bird report.

Results will be published by 31st January 2017 or sooner.