Who is Eligible

  • Open to all photographers world-wide.

Invitational Rules

  • All photographic processes and formats are eligible.
  • Images made in any location worldwide are eligible.
  • Images must be in keeping with ICP's Mission.
  • You may enter as many categories as you like, but you may only submit up to 4 entries per category.

Digital Manipulation Guidelines:
  • Heavily manipulated images will not be accepted. Color and contrast adjustments, sharpening, burning and dodging, etc. will be accepted within reason so long as it does not alter the subject content of the original image.

2008 Categories

Each image must belong in one of the following categories (images will be reassigned to a different category if deemed appropriate):

Copyright © Zacariah Schnepf
Landscape

Depicting the beauty and diversity found throughout both the protected and unprotected natural landscapes of the world.




Copyright © Cathy Illg
Wildlife

Depicting the diversity of animal species, their behavior and habitat, including endangered species.




Copyright © Dave Schiefelbein
Flora

Depicting the beauty and diversity of plants throughout the world, including endangered species and ecosystems.







Copyright © Michele Benoy-Westmorland
Underwater

Depicting the beauty and diversity of marine or freshwater animals or plants.




Copyright © Piper Mackay
Indigenous Cultures

Depicting the value of indigenous and tribal people in their natural environment.




Copyright © Art Wolfe
Documenting a Conservation Project

Provide up to 6 images documenting a conservation project in which you are personally involved.




Copyright © Connie Bransilver
Environment at Risk

Depicting the diversity of environmental issues and humanity's positive and negative impacts throughout the world.




Copyright © Henry Haneda
Puget Sound at Risk

Depicting the environmental issues and humanity's impact on Puget Sound.




Copyright © Jordann Foland
Student

Images from participants either enrolled full-time in school or under the age of 18 as of April 1st, 2008 that pertain to any of the above categories.

©2008 International Conservation Photography Awards.
Photos - top of page (left to right) Oksana Perkins, Marc Adamus, Michael Dossett, Kelly Rockwood.
Category images (top to bottom) Zacariah Schnepf, Cathy Illg, Dave Schiefelbein, Michele Benoy-Westmorland, Piper Mackay, Art Wolfe, Connie Bransilver, Henry Haneda, Jordann Foland.