Now in its 26th edition, this annual photography competition is part of the International Wildlife and Nature Photo Festival in Montier, France. Its aim is to show still or filmed images of wild flora, fauna, landscapes, as well as accounts supporting the conservation of habitats, species and biodiversity.

There are ten categories:

• Wild birds in nature
• Wild mammals in nature
• Other wild animals in nature
• Wild plants
• Graphics, form and matter of nature
• Natural landscapes of the world
• Still image sequences
• Film sequence showing a short video of nature
• Man and nature
• Nature revisited

A judging panel comprising of wildlife photography experts and naturalists will shortlist the competition images for the festival exhibition and award prizes for each category.

There is no entry fee.

Eligibility

Open to anyone worldwide.

Prize

The total value of the prizes is 40,000 EUR (approx. 43,080 USD).