For the eleventh time in a row we’d like to welcome you to join the Nature Photographer of the Year competition, powered by Nature Talks Photo Festival in the Netherlands. We kindly invite all professional and non-professional photographers, of all ages, from all over the world, to join our contest again this year. Send in your best pictures from this year, last year or years back.

We believe that we can show the beauty of nature worldwide by sharing the most amazing images you all make. If we learn to love nature, we’ll also protect her.

When you enter this nature photography contest you have the chance to become the Nature Photographer of the Year 2026. This year the total prize will amount to €25,000, of which many large cash prizes. For example the overall winner gets € 3,000,- and category winners € 500,-

But that’s not all, you’ll also support nature conservation. We have founded the Nature Talks Foundation (Stichting Nature Talks) to work with and support nature conservation organizations like Photographer Against Wildlife Crime. So join today, show us your stunning images, become the Nature Photographer of the Year 2026 and also help us to take care of nature.

Easy & Fast Submission Process

Registration is simple! Subscribe and pay now, and submit your images later at your convenience but before the deadline.
Uploading your photos is quick and effortless. Simply drag and drop your images and fill in the required information during the final step of the contest. The entire process is designed to be smooth, intuitive, and stress-free, so you can focus on what matters most: your photography.

Early Bird Discount

Take advantage of our Early Bird discount, available until 27-04-2026. Register early and save on your entry fee.