BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition
Opens — 15 Dec 2026
The details
What you need to know
Category
Wildlife & birds
Region
United States / International
Entry fee
From USD 15 per entry; USD 12,300 prize pool
Typical entry window
1 Dec to 1 Mar
Focus & eligibility
Wildlife, nature and conservation
Priority
5 – Absolute priority
2026 closed 1 Mar; 2027 expected to open Dec 2026
Before you enter
An honest read beats a hopeful submission.
Judges cut on the flaw you stopped noticing. Bring your intended entry and get a specific, unsentimental read — what's working, and the one fix worth making first.