The competition

EUROPEAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2026

is now closed for entries.

Thank you to all who have taken part this year.

The German Society for Nature Photography invites all amateur and professional photographers from all over Europe to take part in the
EUROPEAN WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR competition.

The closing date for entries was 1 March 2026.

26 years of showcasing the diversity, innovation, and emotional power of contemporary nature photography. Your images can help celebrate the beauty of nature while raising awareness of pressing environmental issues! 

The winning images will go on tour as part of an exhibition following the awards ceremony at the International Nature Photography Festival (October 23–25) and will be showcased across Germany and Europe for three years. Cash and material prizes worth over 45,000 EUR will be awarded.
For all details about entering the competition, the rules, explanations of the categories, and information about our jury members, please visit this website.

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