Competition theme for 2025

The theme of the 2025 Royal Society of Biology Photography Competition is Restoring Biodiversity and Habitat.

The competition is now open to entries until 19 June 2025. Entry is free of charge, and amateur photographers can submit up to three photographs via the competition page on mySociety.

This topic could mean so many things and we would love to see your interpretation. We’ve included some suggestions below to get you started.

A habitat being restored for wildlife, or wildlife returning to an area it once thrived in.
The creation of wildlife-friendly gardens and community spaces, new nature reserves, wildlife-friendly farming or re-wilding on land and in the sea. At home, in towns and cities, or away from human settlements.
Whatever you choose, we want you to showcase animals, plants or fungi within their wider ecosystem - focus on the biodiversity of your chosen habitats whether that is a small space or a wide-open landscape.
The photographs you send us could zoom in on a subject in extreme close-up using macro-photography, or show a wider perspective on land, underwater or even from above.

You can also download a poster about the competition to help spread the word to any amateur photographers you know.

How to enter the competition

We are inviting all amateur photographers to send us up to three photographs that you have taken, to help you tell us your chosen story of the importance of Restoring Biodiversity and Habitat.

To enter:

Read the terms and conditions for the 2025 Photography Competition.
Go to the competition page on mySociety.
Click ‘Log in to take part or to manage your entry’.
Log in to your Royal Society of Biology member account, or create a free non-member account using your name and email address.
Once logged in, select ‘Take part!’ to start your entry.
Enter your date of birth and upload your photographs using the online submission form. Please note: You can click ‘Save’ between uploading photos 1–3, and come back to edit before final submission. Only click ‘Submit’ when you are completely happy with what you have written and all three photographs have been uploaded. Once the entry is submitted, no further edits can be made by the entrant or by the RSB team.
Submit your entry by 19 June 2025.

Prizes in 2025

The Photographer of the Year (18 and over) winner's prize will be £1,000 and the Young Photographer of the Year (under 18) winner's prize will be £500.

Send us your photos