Celebrating 50 Years of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition
This month will see an exciting new exhibition open at the Natural History Museum in London, celebrating the art of wildlife photography. The exhibition, entitled The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014, will be opening from the 24th of October and will showcase some truly awe-inspiring photographs of our natural world.
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is jointly organised by the Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide, and is one of the most exciting and prestigious photography competitions of its kind. The competition comprises a total of 10 categories, including mammals, underwater species, natural design, and birds, and receives thousand of entries each year from across the globe.
The finalists of this year’s competition were recently announced and include this dramatic piece, titled Dante’s Inferno by photographer Karen Lunney. The overall winner will be revealed later this month.
Interestingly, this year’s exhibition will follow a slightly different format from that of previous years. Indeed, with the competition now entering its 50th year, the 2014 exhibition will celebrate the achievement of 50 years of stunning wildlife photography. Visitors will have the opportunity to view some truly spectacular images of both new, and also historic award-winning photographs. In this regard the exhibition will also aim to demonstrate how wildlife photography has changed and evolved over the years and it’s sure to captivate and inspire both photography and wildlife enthusiast alike.
According to The Independent wildlife photography is also growing increasingly popular among amateurs. A key reason for this is that, thanks to the development of new technology, wildlife photography is now easier and more accessible than ever. If you fancy entering next year’s competition, which is open to professionals, amateurs and young photographers alike, then admissions will be accepted from the 5th January until the 27th February 2015.
If this has inspired you to try out some wildlife photography of your own then here at Camera Exchange Store we can help. We specialise in camera trade-in services, and used camera exchange so you can get the equipment you need. For more information about our range of services please don’t hesitate to contact us and a member of our friendly team will be happy to help you with your enquiries.
