International Garden Photographer of the Year 2024 - Abstract Views
International Garden Photographer of the Year continues to be one of the world's most respected photography competitions and exhibition, particularly within the genres of garden, plant, flower and botanical photography.
The main competition closes on October 31 every year. Winners are announced at the opening of the launch exhibition, the following February.
There are regular main competition categories each year including favourites such as; ‘The Beauty of Plants’, ‘Beautiful Gardens’ and ‘Abstract Views’ plus there are 5 photo projects and numerous seasonal special awards - for example: ‘Captured at Kew’.
Entries are welcome from amateurs and professionals alike, from any country in the world. The competition as a whole attracts thousands of individual entries annually, from across the world.
There is a fee for entering the competition which helps to cover the expense of administration, prizes and the exhibition tour. This fee is £16 for 4 single images ('Single Entry'), or £30 for a portfolio of 6 images. Sometimes, free-to-enter Special Awards are run, please check each Special Award's individual entry page for terms/pricing.
How to Enter
Abstract Views
Whether infrared, innovative use of light, or a special lens, Abstract Views is about tapping into a different side of plants and gardens using abstract photography. It's time to enter a parallel world of artistic expression with limitless possibilities. Judges will be looking for the way in which a special technique elevates the message of that particular green subject. People should not be the main focus of your compositions.Insights
Previous winners tended to choose one abstract photography technique and execute it perfectly. These photographic techniques included: overlaid images, multiple exposures, intentional movement, infrared, modified lenses, shooting through glass and digital textures. Although abstract photography can seem overwhelmingly complex with too much choice, try experimenting with different techniques then pick the most effective one for the feeling you want to communicate.Prizes & Why should I enter?
Prizes
- First prize:
- Second prize:
- Third prize:
- Entry Benefits
Competition details
- Type: Category
- Submissions: Online submissions
- Entry start date: January 26, 2024
- Closing date: October 31, 2024, 12 noon GMT (closes in 4 weeks)
- Cost of entry: £16 (Single Entry Slots x 4)