1st September 2023.

30st November 2023.

Anyone of any nationality.

Entries are made by using credits - each entry requires one credit. Credits can be purchased when the competition opens (1st September 2023 through to 30th November 2023) at the following rates: 3 credits for £6 10 credits for £10 20 credits for £15 40 credits for £20 There is no limit of the number of credits you can buy.

Yes. As long as their parent / guardian gives their permission to enter the competition, yes - under 18 can register and enter the competition. Under 18s can only enter their photographs into the category Young Deer Photographer of the Year Aged 10 or Under OR Young Deer Photographer of the Year Aged 11 to 17.

No. The under 18 categories are reserved for entrants under 18s only.

30th November 2023. To enter the age 18 and above categories: These categories are open to those aged 18 and above on 30th November 2023. To enter the Young Deer Photographer of the Year Aged 11 to 17 category: This is open to those aged 11 to 17 inclusive on 30th November 2023. To enter the Young Deer Photographer of the Year Aged 10 and Under category: This is open to those aged 10 or under on 30th November 2023.

People under the age of 18 can only enter those categories for people under age 18 - Young Deer Photographer of the Year Aged 10 or Under OR Young Deer Photographer of the Year Aged 11 to 17.

The first image uploaded for any entry: Must be a JPG (or JPEG file), no larger than 2MB. For all shortlisted entries or those making through to stage 2: One high resolution JPG (or JPEG) file and a RAW file no larger than 256MB. If a RAW file is not available, an original and unaltered JPG (or JPEG) file can be used.

Yes, we encourage entries from all nationalities.

We are unable to give feedback about your entries - the large number of images submitted would make giving feedback unmanageable.

No, you must keep a copy of all images submitted into the competition.

We will send you an email and a message will appear on your account's dashboard - in February or March 2024.

Any images of any deer at any time, provided the deer is not a farm animal or captive animal. Deer parks are okay.

Basically, yes - but nothing must be added or removed from the original scene. If you want to read the full, official rule, see below: "Submitted images are allowed to be post processed provided nothing is added or removed from the scene depicted of the original image and no attempt is made to cause deception. As guide, the following processing techniques are allowed: cropping; adjustments to brightness, contrast and colour; dodge and burning, sharpening, use of a vignette; removal of sensor spots; and conversion to black and white. The following techniques are not permitted: removing and/ or adding objects through the use of cloning and / or other similar techniques for example, that accomplish the same; and compositing. In-camera multiple exposures, stitched panoramas, focus stacking and high dynamic range (H.D.R.) are permitted."

Yes.

No, you must only enter your own photograph(s) that you personally own all the rights of copyright to and any other rights connected to that image.

Yes.

Unlimited - you can enter as many images as you want to.

Yes, the competition is open to any species of deer.

No - submitted images could have been taken at any time.

The official announcement of the winners will be made in the summer 2024.

The competition is committed to high standards - therefore, to ensure the judging process is thorough, the judges must take their time to assess all the submitted images. The time taken for the whole process is approximately inline with many other photography competitions. We appreciate your patience.

No, you can enter deer photos taken in any country at any time.

Yes - anyone can enter.

No, you can enter images taken on any camera.

For those aged 18 or above, yes, but not the categories for those under the age of 18. For those under 18, no - if you are under the age of 18 you can only enter your photos into either the category of Young Deer Photographer of the Year Aged 11 to 17 or Young Deer Photographer of the Year Age 10 and Under.

Yes. Photographs featuring in-camera multiple exposures are allowed.

You can use ANY camera - a phone camera is okay.

Yes, denoise / noise reduction software is allowed.