Photography Contest
AAP Magazine 60: Nature
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All About PhotoNature Unveiled: Capturing the Splendor of Landscapes, Wildlife, Flora & Fauna
Enter AAP Magazine #60: Nature — an international nature photography competition celebrating the beauty of the natural world.
Our 60th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the most inspiring and creative projects exploring the theme “Nature.”
About the Theme
Nature photography is one of the most captivating genres, encompassing the vast diversity of our planet — from majestic landscapes and untamed wildlife to delicate flora and fauna. It reveals the raw beauty and fragility of the world around us, inviting viewers to reconnect with nature through the photographer’s lens.
Landscape Photography
Landscape photography captures the grandeur and spirit of the natural environment — breathtaking mountain ranges, rolling hills, tranquil lakes, cascading waterfalls, and dramatic coastlines. It can also explore how nature reclaims man-made structures, creating hauntingly beautiful scenes where time and vegetation intertwine.
Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography highlights the incredible diversity of animal life across ecosystems — from dense tropical rainforests to arid deserts. It captures the movement, behavior, and emotion of animals in their natural habitats, offering rare glimpses into the untamed beauty of the living world.
Flora & Fauna Photography
Flora and fauna photography focuses on the intricate patterns, textures, and colors of plants, flowers, and other organisms. It celebrates the delicate artistry of nature, encouraging viewers to slow down and appreciate the details that often go unnoticed.
Across all these categories, nature photographers share a common goal: to celebrate the harmony, diversity, and fragility of the planet. Their images awaken a sense of wonder and respect, inspiring viewers to protect and preserve our environment for generations to come.
Awards & Recognition
We invite photographers from around the world to submit a cohesive body of work or portfolio. Only unified series will be published in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature. Please note that images previously featured in AAP Magazine cannot be submitted again.
Winners will receive $1,000 in cash prizes, have their images printed in the 60th issue of AAP Magazine, and gain international exposure through extensive press coverage and publication on All About Photo.
All selected photographers will receive:
Publication in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature
A free copy of the printed issue (distributed via Blurb.com)
Their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery on www.all-about-photo.com
Prizes
1st Place Winner
$500 Cash Prize (USD)
Exclusive interview and portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature
One free printed copy
Featured in the online Winners Gallery
2nd Place Winner
$300 Cash Prize (USD)
Winning portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature
One free printed copy
Featured in the online Winners Gallery
3rd Place Winner
$200 Cash Prize (USD)
Winning portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature
One free printed copy
Featured in the online Winners Gallery
Merit Awards (4th–25th Place)
The next 23 winners will have their best image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature.
How to Apply
Entries will be evaluated on creativity, originality, and the visual and emotional impact of the images. Winners will be announced on All About Photo and across our social media platforms.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain international recognition and showcase your talent among the world’s leading nature photographers.
Enter AAP Magazine #60: Nature — an international nature photography competition celebrating the beauty of the natural world.
Our 60th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the most inspiring and creative projects exploring the theme “Nature.”
About the Theme
Nature photography is one of the most captivating genres, encompassing the vast diversity of our planet — from majestic landscapes and untamed wildlife to delicate flora and fauna. It reveals the raw beauty and fragility of the world around us, inviting viewers to reconnect with nature through the photographer’s lens.
Landscape Photography
Landscape photography captures the grandeur and spirit of the natural environment — breathtaking mountain ranges, rolling hills, tranquil lakes, cascading waterfalls, and dramatic coastlines. It can also explore how nature reclaims man-made structures, creating hauntingly beautiful scenes where time and vegetation intertwine.
Wildlife Photography
Wildlife photography highlights the incredible diversity of animal life across ecosystems — from dense tropical rainforests to arid deserts. It captures the movement, behavior, and emotion of animals in their natural habitats, offering rare glimpses into the untamed beauty of the living world.
Flora & Fauna Photography
Flora and fauna photography focuses on the intricate patterns, textures, and colors of plants, flowers, and other organisms. It celebrates the delicate artistry of nature, encouraging viewers to slow down and appreciate the details that often go unnoticed.
Across all these categories, nature photographers share a common goal: to celebrate the harmony, diversity, and fragility of the planet. Their images awaken a sense of wonder and respect, inspiring viewers to protect and preserve our environment for generations to come.
Awards & Recognition
We invite photographers from around the world to submit a cohesive body of work or portfolio. Only unified series will be published in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature. Please note that images previously featured in AAP Magazine cannot be submitted again.
Winners will receive $1,000 in cash prizes, have their images printed in the 60th issue of AAP Magazine, and gain international exposure through extensive press coverage and publication on All About Photo.
All selected photographers will receive:
Publication in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature
A free copy of the printed issue (distributed via Blurb.com)
Their portfolio showcased in the Winners Gallery on www.all-about-photo.com
Prizes
1st Place Winner
$500 Cash Prize (USD)
Exclusive interview and portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature
One free printed copy
Featured in the online Winners Gallery
2nd Place Winner
$300 Cash Prize (USD)
Winning portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature
One free printed copy
Featured in the online Winners Gallery
3rd Place Winner
$200 Cash Prize (USD)
Winning portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature
One free printed copy
Featured in the online Winners Gallery
Merit Awards (4th–25th Place)
The next 23 winners will have their best image(s) or portfolio published in AAP Magazine Vol.60: Nature.
How to Apply
Entries will be evaluated on creativity, originality, and the visual and emotional impact of the images. Winners will be announced on All About Photo and across our social media platforms.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain international recognition and showcase your talent among the world’s leading nature photographers.
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