The search is on to find the next winner of Close-up Photographer of the Year, in association with Affinity Photo. Photographers have until 23 May 2021 to enter the competition and be in with a chance of winning a cash prize of £2,500.

©Minghui Yuan, Blue Eyes Green Eyes, 2020 CUPOTY Finalist

Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) is an annual competition showcasing the best close-up, macro and micro photography from around the world. The competition is open to everyone, using any type of camera, phone or light microscope. To find out more visit www.cupoty.com.

In a year when our connection with nature has never felt more important, the annual Scottish Nature Photography Awards provided the judging panel, photographers Mhairi Law, Charlie Phillips and Niall Irvine, with a wealth of environmental, abstract, botanical, wildlife and landscape images to choose from.

Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year 2020 is Edinburgh based nature photographer Charles Everitt whose image, Taking Root, of Pink purslane rooted in the base of a tree won the Scottish Botanical category before being chosen by the judges as the overall winner. Charles, who has run his own photography business since 1998, finds much of the inspiration for his work in his local area and this image was no exception.

Taking Root © Charles Everitt

The 7th International Landscape Photographer
of the Year 2020

Global photography competition showcasing
the world’s best landscapes & seascapes

Long-time Supporter of the Artists Bill of RIghts Principles

The Artists Bill of Rights is pleased to announce the opening of the 2020 Scotish Nature Photography Awards, a longtime supporter of our principles for fair competitions.

The Scottish Nature Photography Awards celebrate nature, wildlife and landscape photography in Scotland.
 
The Scottish Nature Photography Awards Photographic Competition 2020 is open to professional and amateur photographers from around the world, but images must be taken in Scotland.