After the success of our first ever photography competition in 2025, we are delighted to be continuing it this year. The aim is to celebrate and share images of the rich landscape heritage we have in Devon, and to encourage people of all ages to head outdoors and enjoy it.
Open to all and free to enter, we are looking for photos that capture the essence of our parks, gardens and community spaces.
The winning photos will be announced at our Christmas lunch in December and published in Devon Life Magazine in early 2027.
Closing date: Midnight 31 October 2026
To enter, please read the full terms and conditions below, download and complete the entry form, then submit it along with your digital photos in jpeg format by email to [email protected]
As the file size will be large, we recommend using WeTransfer.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The competition
The competition is free to enter and open to all.
2. The 4 categories:
School Year 9-11
School Sixth Form (Years 12-13)
Tertiary Education
All adults 19+ including those not in higher education
3. How to enter
You can enter up to a maximum of 2 photos:
- Download the entry form from our website.
- Name each photo with your full name.
- Compose a caption (up to 50 words) for each of your photos. Your caption should include your inspiration, how you composed the photo, and what it means to you.
- Send your photos and the completed entry form as an email attachment or via WeTransfer to [email protected].
Closing date: Midnight 31 October 2026
4. What to photograph
We will accept photographs of any publicly accessible Devon park, garden or community space (either free or paid entry but open to the public at least once during the timeframe of the competition).
Consent of the owners of the gardens or people in the photos must be obtained before publication.
Experiment and have fun. Parks and gardens are wonderful places, sometimes full of activity, sometimes a space for quiet reflection, each one has something special to offer and your pictures should celebrate that.
5. Prizes
- £250 first prize in each category
The winners will receive one year’s complimentary membership of the DGT.
Prizes will be presented at the DGT Christmas event.
The winning photos will be published in Devon Life Magazine in early 2027.
6. Copyright
Copyright of each entry is held by the photographer but by entering the competition the entrant gives the DGT permission to use the photographs free of charge for all DGT publicity, editorial purposes and communications, and to hold on file in our digital archive. Wherever published, the photographer will be credited.
7. Digital manipulation
The entrant declares that their photos are not multiple exposures and not AI generated images.
8. Data
The data submitted with each entry is stored and used by the DGT only for the administration of the competition.
By entering the competition, entrants are deemed to have read and accepted the full Terms and Conditions. For any enquiries, please email [email protected]
This competition is organised by the Devon Gardens Trust. Registered Charity No 800540.
Website: https://devongardenstrust.org.uk