Ruben Rekker

Monday, 28 February 2011 09:49

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010

Started in 1964, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year has become one of the most prestigious photo competitions in the world. And since yesterday I know why.. The photos were absolutely astonishing.

I couldn't stop thinking of how lucky most photographers were. But then again, the viewer - us - can see only this one image.. a bunch of light rays that were on a sensor for about 1/16th of a second. We don't see the long hours of sitting still in cold, rainy or extremely hot weather, the patience, the pain. Yes there is luck involved, but if those guys weren't there at that time holding a camera in the first place. the photo could not have been taken. So always go out, never forget your camera and one day you might just come accross a magical scene which is world-share-worthy and can be admired amongst many other miracles of nature.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition
22 October 2010 – 11 March 2011 in the Australian Museum in Sydney.
Open 10.00 - 17.50 daily
Admission: $12 Including the exhibition: $17

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Ok after seeing these photos and you're still excited about entering the competition.. be quick!

The entry fee for the Adult competition is £20, to enter the Young competition is free but you need to be under the age of 18.

And these are the prizes that you can win:

The overall winner of the title of Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011 will receive £10,000.
Each adult category winner will receive £500 and each runner-up will receive £250.
Special Award winners will receive £1,000 and each runner-up will receive £500.
The overall winner of the title of Veolia Environnement Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year will receive £500 and attend a day’s tailored masterclass with a leading nature photographer.
Each young category winner will receive £250 and each runner-up will receive £100.

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