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About the Contest

The Garden for Wildlife™ Photo Contest seeks to illustrate the faces of Garden for Wildlife through striking, colorful images showcasing the impact of habitat gardens on wildlife and people–in urban, suburban, and rural settings, and on land, in the air, and in water.

Photographs may be submitted in one of the following five categories:

People in the Wildlife Garden

Close-Up Native Plants and Their Wildlife Visitors

Wildlife Observations Where People Live, Work, Play, Learn, and Worship

Certified Wildlife Habitat Landscapes

Young Habitat Photographers

Photo Contest Winners

Grand Prize (one winner): $1,000 cash prize
Runner-Up (one winner): $500 cash prize
Category Winners: One winner from each category will receive a 12-pack Garden for Wildlife Native Plant Collection  ($118 value)
Category Runner Up Winners: One winner from each category will receive a 6-pack Garden for Wildlife Native Plant Collection ($68 value)
Honorable Mentions: Each will receive a National Wildlife Calendar

Garden Photography Tips

• Try not to use a flash. Natural light is best! 
• Use shade to your advantage, especially when the sun is high, to help diffuse bright spots and glare.
• Overcast weather is best to help reduce shadows.
• Use a tripod for close-up shots to help avoid the blur caused by camera shake.

Want more? Check out 10 tips to improve your wildlife photography.

Supporters

Many thanks to our promotional partners and supporters, dedicated to helping more Americans plant with a purpose by promoting the Garden for Wildlife Photo Contest!

Promotional Partners

Image Credits: Children in Garden (Teri Brennan, Wild NYC); Adults in Garden (Palm Beach County, Florida); Monarch Pupa (Avalon Bristow); Rabbit (Sam Wharton); Garden Landscape (Mary Phillips); American Goldfinch (Nathan Rees)