World photography day is August 19th, and this year we’re partnering with top outdoor gear retailer Public Lands to celebrate! Public Lands’ mission is to celebrate, protect, and enjoy our public lands, and combining that with the power of photography, we know the Flickr community will turn out for the most exciting and inspiring World Photography Day contest yet. Submissions open August 19th with the opportunity to compete in FIVE different outdoor-themed categories.
Presenting, the categories:
Seasons in the Wilderness (WPD24Nature):
Show us your view of the world at every time of year. This is the category for your aerial, landscapes, astrophotography, weather shots, and more.
Lives in the Open (WPD24People):
Show us how your favorite subjects engage with the world around them. This is your category for portraiture, fashion, wedding, travel, street, and documentary photography.
Wildlife and Their Habitats (WPD24Animals):
Indoors or out, show us your world of wildlife. This category is focused on wildlife, pets, and insects in their natural habitats–that includes your backyard!
Patterns in Nature (WPD24Abstract):
Bring your abstract photography skills to this category. Find inspiration in the patterns on a leaf, the way light is reflected through your window or any other unique abstract moment you capture.
Urban Exploration (WPD24Urban):
Cities are a part of nature, too! This is the category for your architecture, objects, still life, street scenes, urban landscapes, city life, and street art photos.
How to participate?
To get started, join us in our official World Photography Day Contest 2024 group and read through the full contest rules. The contest officially kicks off on August 19th so get started today picking out your winning photos and make sure to tag them with the corresponding tags when adding them to the group photo pool, starting Monday.
The contest will remain open until September 8th, 2024. Winners will be announced the week of September 19th.
More questions? Find answers in the contest FAQs.
Prizes fit for any adventure seeker!
Public Lands is providing some amazing prizes for this year’s contest winners. Please note that, due to shipping constraints, the prizes for winners outside of the US will differ from those for US-based winners. Here’s the rundown:
US-Based Winners:
‘Seasons in the Wilderness’ Category Winner: COROS Pace 3 GPS Sport Watch
‘Lives in the Open’ Category Winner: Connelly 10′ Dakota Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Set
‘Wildlife and their Habitats’ Category Winner: GoSports Backcountry 110 Solar Power Panel
‘Patterns in Nature’ Category Winner: Hiking Prize Pack
‘Urban Exploration’ Category Winner: Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
Winners Based Outside the US:
For all categories: 2-Year Flickr Pro subscription + 11”x14” Flickr Metal Print of the Winning Photo + Public Lands Swag Box
Estimated value of each prize package ranges from $210 – $300 USD.