Birds

Animals

Macro

All things nature

Rules

• Each participant may submit three photos per category—Birds, Animals, Macro, All things nature.
• Identify the subject or location. No people please.
• Submit digital files: 300 resolution; 5”x7” or larger.
• Include photographer’s name in photo file name. (e.g. FoxSquirrelKevin Shank123.jpg (or .tif if mailed)
• Include name, address, and phone number on cover letter. Include age, if a child. Include name ON flash drives. Include $6 if flash drive is to be returned.
• For a winner to qualify for a bonus award, include the name/address of a new subscriber as well.
• E-mail: PhotoContest26@naturefriendmagazine.com
• Mail: Photo Contest, Nature Friend, 4253 Woodcock Lane, Dayton, VA 22821.
• Deadline December 15, 2026.

Awards

• Grand Prize: One for the contest
• 1st place: One per category
• 2nd place: One per category
• 3rd place: One per category

Bonus Awards

Winners who have helped us grow our circulation by signing up a new subscription (not your own) at the time the contest submission is made, will receive a bonus award of no less than $25 value.
Award for winners who are not active subscribers when the entry is published will receive a subscription. Term length will vary depending on placement.