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‘My Wild Life’ Photography Competition 2025
Calling all budding photographers!
We are excited to bring back the popular ‘My Wild Life’ photography competition, inspired by the return of the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 exhibition at The Base. Last year, over 3,600 visitors enjoyed viewing the finalists' images in our Runway Gallery - you don’t want to miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Budding photographers of all ages and expertise can enter. Whether they capture images of insects in their back gardens, wildlife discovered on a family walk, or snaps of their beloved pets… we are looking for creative thinking when it comes to capturing the wonders of wildlife that surround us in town and country.
Finalists from two age categories (Under-18s and Over-18s) will be chosen by a panel of expert judges. The winning entries from each category will be selected by the general public in an online vote!
The two winning photographers will win a Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) to visit Marwell Zoo and explore its wonderful grounds. The winner of the over-18 category will also get the chance to enjoy an 'Animal Experience' and get up close!
Both winners will also get a Base Pass/Family Base Pass cards, which give them unlimited entry to The Base Gallery for a whole year along with seeing their photographs displayed in our Runway Gallery, printed in the Newbury Weekly News and published on The Base and Corn Exchange’s websites and shared respective social media platforms.
We want to showcase the best local talent that celebrates our wildlife and the natural world. The winning entries, along with 2nd place, finalists and Highly Commended entries, will be displayed in The Base’s Runway Gallery for all to see and admire.
Have a read of our terms and conditions below and download the application form.
Prizes
1st Prize Under-18s:
- A Family Day Pass to Marwell Zoo (2 adults, 3 children)
- A Marwell Zoo goodie-bag
- A Family Base Pass giving unlimited access to the Base Gallery for 12 months*
- Photo exhibited in The Base’s Runway Gallery
- Photo printed in the Newbury Weekly News
1st Prize Over-18s:
- A Family Day Pass to Marwell Zoo (2 adults, 3 children)
- Get up-close with an 'Animal Experience' at Marwell Zoo for two people
- A Base Pass PLUS giving unlimited access to the Base Gallery for 12 months as well as discounts on selected events/workshops/courses*
- Photo exhibited in the ‘My Wild Life’ exhibition 2025
- Photo printed in the Newbury Weekly News
2nd Prize:
- Photo exhibited in the ‘My Wild Life’ exhibition 2025
- Photo printed in the Newbury Weekly News
Both 1st and 2nd prize winners will be invited to the Private View event for the opening of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 at The Base Greenham.
Highly Commended:
- Photo exhibited in the ‘My Wild Life’ exhibition 2025
Judging conditions:
Entries will be judged by nominated judges – Phil Cannings (Newbury Weekly News photographer) and Trish Lee (Newbury Weekly News, Arts Editor), Simon Booker (professional photographer) and the staff team at The Base. Images will be judged on artistic merit, originality, subject and style. The decision of the judges and following online poll is final.
Last year's winners
How To Enter:
Entries must explore or capture the theme of ‘My Wild Life’. Each entrant may enter a maximum of 5 photos. Email a completed entry form (including the communication release form below) and your photo/s attached to admin@thebasegreenham.co.uk by 8pm on Monday 21 April 2025.
Please ensure you have read the terms and conditions and ensure your photo meets these guidelines:
- Your entry/entries must be saved as a JPEG file (JPG) at a setting of 10 (100%) or higher
- The file name must contain your full name and age, for example: LastName_FirstName_Age.jpg
- No watermarks / copyright units / logos on images
- If images of people are submitted, all those in the photograph need to give their consent
- Please consider the well-being of wild creatures and ecosystems. Respect wildlife by not disturbing or moving the subjects you are photographing
- We are looking for authentic images of nature. Please do not use apps or image editing software to manipulate your images.
Competition Timeline:
- Monday 21 April at 8pm - Submission deadline
- Thursday 15 May at 10am - Finalists announced on Facebook & online voting starts
- Sunday 18 May at 8pm - Facebook voting closes & winners announced
- Monday 19 May - Winners emailed
- Friday 6 June - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 exhibition opens
- Sunday 20 July - Exhibitions close