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The Department of Evolutionary Zoology and Human Biology at the University of Debrecen is announcing a nature photography contest titled “Attenborough 100” in honor of the 100th birthday of world-renowned naturalist and nature filmmaker David Attenborough. Sir David Attenborough’s work has shown generations the richness and fragility of our planet’s wildlife. His films and books have helped bring people closer to nature and made them realize the importance of conservation. The aim of the contest is to use photography to showcase the beauty, diversity, and fragility of nature, as well as to encourage respect for and responsibility toward nature. The organizers are looking for nature photographs that capture nature’s special moments, showcase the richness of wildlife, and draw attention to the relationship between humans and nature. |
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Participation in the competition
The contest is open to everyone, regardless of age or place of residence.
Each contestant may submit up to 3 photos per category.
Participation in the contest is free.
To enter the contest, you must fill out the following Google Form:
https://forms.gle/6noCzg8qehxMpQhp7
Photos must be submitted to the following email address: attenborough100palyazat@gmail.com
Categories
We are accepting photos for the contest in the following three categories:
A. Humankind and nature
Photos that illustrate the relationship between humans and nature. The photos may depict humans in nature, various forms of nature conservation, or the impact of human activity on the environment. The purpose of this category is to highlight that humans are part of nature and have a responsibility to preserve it.
B. The Wonders of Nature
In this category, we are looking for photos that showcase the beauty and diversity of nature. This may include plants, mushrooms, and unique natural phenomena. The aim of the photos is to capture nature’s special moments and forms.
C. Wild animals
In this category, we are looking for photos depicting animals in the wild. The purpose of the images is to authentically capture the natural behavior, character, and habitat of these creatures. It is important that the photos be taken in an ethical manner, without disturbing the animals. This category emphasizes respect for nature and the presentation of biodiversity.
Technical Requirements
We are accepting photographs submitted in digital format for this contest.
Submitted photos must meet the following criteria:
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Photos may be submitted in JPG format
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The longer side of the image must be at least 3000 pixels
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The image file name should include the title of the photo and the contestant's name, in the following format: e.g., Photo_Title_Contestant_Name.jpg
Basic image editing (such as color correction, contrast adjustment, cropping, etc.) is permitted, but manipulation of the image’s content is not allowed.
Only photographs taken by the entrant may be submitted to the contest; images generated by artificial intelligence are not permitted. Violation of these requirements will result in disqualification!
Code of Ethics
Contestants are required to adhere to the ethical guidelines for nature photography.
It is especially important that when taking photos:
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do not disturb or endanger wildlife
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do not harm protected species
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do not cause damage to natural habitats
The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any entries that violate the code of ethics!
Deadlines
Deadline for submitting photos: Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Evaluation will take place afterward.
Expected date of announcement of results: Friday, June 05, 2026
Jury
The images of the competition will be evaluated by a professional jury consisting of nature photographers and experts from the University of Debrecen. The jury will include the internationally renowned nature photographer, Csaba Daróczi, born in Debrecen; and Attila Szilágyi, park ranger and nature photographer of the Hortobágy National Park.
The jury evaluates the photos based on several criteria, such as:
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aesthetic value
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composition
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originality
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technical implementation
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significance for nature photographers
Awards
The following prizes will be awarded in the competition:
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Awards for the top 3 finishers in each category
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Special Jury Prize
Winners can win nature photography books, photo albums, and other gifts.
Exhibition
From among the photos submitted to the contest, the jury will select the 30 best entries, which will be featured in a photography exhibition at the University of Debrecen. The aim of the exhibition is to showcase the most outstanding nature photographs submitted to the contest and to raise awareness of the value of nature and the importance of nature conservation.