Environmental Photographer of the Year

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: 31 December 2012, by 5pm (GMT) Dear All We are contacting you regarding the Environmental Photographer of the Year competition, which is an international showcase for the very best in environmental photography and video.  It provides an opportunity for all photographers to share images of environmental and social issues with international audiences, and to enhance our understanding of the causes, consequences and solutions to climate change and social inequality. Selected from an open submission process, the competition will culminate with an exhibition in London in Spring 2013, followed by a UK and international tour. Please see further details on how to enter below. We would be so grateful if you could forward this information on to anyone who you think may be interested and help us spread the word. Many thanks for your time. Parker Harris on behalf of CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) HOW TO ENTER: Open to all photographers, the competition encourages entries that are contemporary, creative, resonant and original. Entry is £5 for the first image plus £1 per image up to a maximum of 10. Entry for registered students is free.  Entrants may also pay in Euros, if required.  Images are judged on impact, composition, originality and technical ability.  Previous entries have examined issues such as innovation, sustainable development, biodiversity, poverty, climate change, human rights, culture, natural disasters and population growth. The selection panel for the 2012 competition includes Dr David Haley, ecological artist and Senior Research Fellow Manchester Metropolitan University; Adam Hinton, international award winning photographer; Nick Reeves OBE, Executive Director CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management), Nick Roberts, Director Water & Environment for Atkins, plus additional specialists in the environmental and photographic fields. During the exhibition the following prizes will be awarded: Environmental Photographer of the Year                              £5000 Young Environmental Photographer of the Year (Under 18)  £1000 Environmental Video of the Year                                          £1000 Entry is by online application and deadline for entries is 31 December 2012, by 5pm (GMT).  For further information and to enter online, click HERE