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.