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Time Out reports on all sorts of magnificent photography competitions, from the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards to the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year, but one annual contest has just opened for submissions, and there’s a stellar prize up for grabs.
BBC Wildlife, who organise the Wildlife Photography Awards, have partnered with Guyana Tourism Authority for this year’s competition, and the ridiculously lucky overall winner for 2026 will be invited to spend eight nights in the glorious, wildlife-rich destination.
Yes, you read that right – the holiday, which is valued at $4,624, is for one person and includes return flights from London Heathrow, all accommodation – at Cara Lodge, Atta Rainforest Lodge, and Surama Eco-Lodge – plus all meals, transfers and excursions.
Oh, and you’ll be able to select the dates yourself – just ensure you book at least 30 days in advance, and ensure your holiday falls between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
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So, how on earth do you get involved? We’re so glad you asked. The competition opened at midday on February 19 and will close at the same time on April 1, 2026. You’ll need to be over the age of 18 to apply, and you can submit your entries via this form.
‘Wildlife photography allows us to share our stories and relationships with nature all around us,’ says James Cutmore, BBC Wildlife’s visual lead. ‘We’re looking for images that really communicate this sense of connection, using technical proficiency and artistry.’
More specifically, there are five different categories accepting entries. They are portraits, which reveal an animal (or group of animals’) character and personality; behaviour, which captures some kind of intriguing or entertaining interaction; plants and fungi, environment, and camera phone (no swanky professional camera needed).
Why Guyana should be on your radar
Known as the ‘land of many waters’ Guyana is where the Amazon rainforest meets the Atlantic Ocean, and it’s home to Kaieteur Falls, which is the world’s largest single-drop waterfall by volume.
Ninety-one percent of the land is a dense tapestry of jungle, but there’s still lots of variety within that – the low-lying, swampy coast, the Rupununi Savannah which are expansive grasslands in the south, and the Pakaraima Mountains. It’s a paradisiacal and beyond-the-obvious destination for nature fanatics.
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