This special competition, now in its second year, is open to all adults over 18 – to capture the colours of Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
CUBG’s Director Beverley Glover says: “ This year’s competition theme presents many opportunities for our visitors to capture landscapes across the summer and autumn seasons, or intriguing images of their favourite plants. We can’t wait to see what represents the colours of the Garden through our visitors’ eyes (or lenses)!”
The competition presents an opportunity for visitors to explore and showcase the Garden’s heritage landscape and plant collection, which includes rare and endangered plants from all over the world. A green oasis of peace, tranquility and inspiration in the heart of the city.
Highlights of the Garden include: Glasshouse Range, Bee Borders, Scented Garden, Rising Path and Systematic Beds, Limestone Rock Garden, Lake and Woodland Garden. We hope that these beautiful landscapes, and the plants within them, will inspire some great shots – with 40 acres and a plant collection from all over the world, there is always something different to capture.
A selection of winning images is planned to feature alongside the main International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) exhibition when it tours to Cambridge University Botanic Garden in 2023.
You can see the winning entries from last year’s inaugural ‘Spirit and Beauty of Cambridge University Botanic Garden’ themed competition on the competition webpage.
Prizes:
First adult prize:
Signed individual certificate
Image exhibited at CUBG
Special prize awarded by CUBG: 1x one year joint membership to CUBG plus a bespoke, private behind-the-scenes tour of the Garden (with senior member of the management team) and afternoon tea in the Garden Café (for up to 4 people).
1x signed ‘Director’s Choice’ guidebook.
Second adult prize:
Signed individual certificate
Image exhibited at CUBG
Prizes awarded by CUBG: complimentary visit to CUBG and afternoon tea in the Garden Café (for 2 people) plus 1x signed ‘Director’s Choice’ guidebook.
Third adult prize:
Signed individual certificate
Image exhibited at CUBG
Prizes awarded by CUBG: complimentary visit to CUBG (for 2 people) plus 1x signed ‘Director’s Choice’ guidebook.
For the competition rules and to enter please go to the IGPOTY website.
Please direct any further questions regarding entry to admin@igpoty.com.
