The Pangolin Photo Challenge 2024 | Amateur Wildlife Photography Contest

[@PangolinWildlife]

Please suggest new photo challenges for next year’s Pangolin Photo Challenge in the comments below.

[@matrishva]

Consider including micro/macro Photography category.

[@thomastuorto9929]

@@matrishvaIt has been done before but could have another go as far as I’m concerned. They have done Hi & Low Key images. Pretty sure they have done in motion or some type of interacting or doing their thing type already too!

[@jamesmertens2731]

2025 category ideas: Something showing human impact on wildlife (trash, loss of habitat, wilidlife putting manmade items to use, etc) Eyes as the main subject Invasive species Life in trees

[@kenstav1]

So looking forward to see all the incredible submissions again

[@f1monzaf1monza90]

Amazing Pet Photo Category challenge

[@kennethlui2268]

Wow, free entry. I haven’t seen one for a long time. I will definitely give it a go. Thank you.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Good luck!

[@sarelalberts8890]

What about a series of let say 3 or 4 photo 's of some wildlife in action .Thanks for a wonderful competition .

[@PangolinWildlife]

Nice idea…a storyboard maybe?

[@georgemason2472]

Looking forward to seeing the great images that are routinely submitted.

[@PangolinWildlife]

We are always amazed by the quality. Some serious talent out there

[@Britton0932]

Love you all! See you soon!

[@adribruwer5844]

What about a comedy category.

[@krueger62]

Always nice your Video and i am sure i will come back someday a new photo challengers for next year the Cats from Africa Lion Leopard Cheetahs .........

[@LarryLMelton]

Toby, I would love to win a free photo safari, but I’m not sure my photography skills are up to the challenge. I’ve followed your channel for some time, and the level of wildlife photography I’ve seen is magnificent. I subscribe to your channel, and I watch many of the instructional videos your staff puts together. It seems that successful wildlife photography in Africa benefits from the same mantra as that in real estate. It is all about location, location, location. Taking a winning photograph with the advantage of the African experience seems easier than shooting at my local zoo or drive-through safari. Thank you for a very informative video about the contest. Your personality comes across as very endearing. Larry from Texas

[@PangolinWildlife]

Thanks Larry…don’t forget the lucky draw component where you can win a safari just by entering!

[@robinbregman7540]

Hi, when will the winners be announced? Very excited to see the results!

[@PangolinWildlife]

Will be in February…thousands of images to get through!

[@luisferreira8939]

Species Interaction - individuals of at least two different species interacting: predation, symbiosis, etc.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Nice one. Thanks.

[@neelsfer]

For your 2025 competition, have a combined landscape/wildlife category, bringing these 2 categories together, in 1 image.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Very nice. We had Natural Landscapes last year. Might bring it back into the rotation!

[@photostockcanada]

Oh I wish!

[@FoodNTravelXP]

When are we expecting results??

[@PangolinWildlife]

Early February

[@theocoenen4415]

I think „Small Stuff“ would be a nice new challenge. See you december 16. Theo

[@davidkravitz6893]

Perhaps a category showing interactions among conspecifics (e.g., parent and child, male and female, etc.). Someone else suggested interactions between two species (e.g., predator and prey), so this would be different.

[@JohanJoosteMusiek]

What criteria do you use to distinguish between amateur and professional photographers?

[@PangolinWildlife]

Please visit the website. Details of the distinction laid out there.

[@mitch1958no1]

When we talk about editing - should we stick to what most nature photo contests consider to be ineligible - ie removing items (branches leaves etc) cloning etc. Effectively you can do whatever one could do with film camera (Ansel Adams rule)

[@PangolinWildlife]

Yes, stick to the "Ansel Adams rule"

[@mirkoputignano7734]

I already entered the competition, my goal is to win at least once in the next 30 years 😅🤣

[@PangolinWildlife]

Thank you and good luck!!!

[@isiseshisewebhu]

Wishing you all of the best!

[@mirkoputignano7734]

@@isiseshisewebhu Thank you ☺️🙌🏼

[@funkstationstudio9813]

Up to 6 images total or only one per catagory?

[@PangolinWildlife]

In total. You can enter as many as you like in each up to a maximum of 6

[@rahulpr5270]

Its a great opportunity. And I would like to submit one of my bird photographs, but it was not taken from Africa, But from India

[@PangolinWildlife]

The photos can be from anywhere in the world in all the challenges. Apart from Out of Africa which is images taken anywhere but Africa.

[@FoodNTravelXP]

@PangolinWildlife One question. Is editing on the photo allowed for submission or no editing is preferred? Please suggest

[@PangolinWildlife]

Editing is certainly allowed but dont go over the top….

[@FoodNTravelXP]

@PangolinWildlife - Should we watermark the picture with name or it should be plain image ?

[@mitch1958no1]

@@FoodNTravelXP from the contest rules: The image must have been taken by the submitter. Your images must be submitted as jpeg files without a watermark. The platform that we use will place a standard watermark on your image to protect it and also allow for the image to be judged anonymously. The judging process is conducted blindly, so all watermarked images will be rejected.

[@tonybowden9085]

What about a ‘Straight out of Camera’ category, which would showcase the photographers skill rather than his/her editing skills.

[@suejewell8656]

Do you have to have taken these images in Botswana or Namibia? Or anywhere in Africa? Secondly, can teenagers enter?

[@PCZietsman]

How about a Landscape challenge?

[@JeffS-OH]

How about a video challenge?

[@rishi_rambhatla]

Hey, I noticed that the age limit for the challenge is set at 18 and above, and I completely understand the reasons for this policy. However, I am 15 years old and genuinely eager to participate. I believe that photography is about creativity and perspective rather than age. If possible, I would love to know if there’s any flexibility regarding the age limit or if there are ways for younger photographers like myself to get involved. Thank you for considering my request. I truly admire your work and the impact it has on wildlife conservation. Realy Looking Forward to the competition! Warm regards, Rishi Rambhatla

[@lloydsluman1291]

What about a true amateur competition for those who make NO money from their photography. Those who enjoy photography and do it for the pleasure. Search all last years winners and highly commended?

[@PangolinWildlife]

To be honest thats 99.9% of entrants and as far as i know 100% of previous winners. I dont want to penalise someone though that sold one image to someone to print.

[@lloydsluman1291]

@@PangolinWildlife Not sure I agree with you. What about those who have sites selling photos? Think they might sell more that one image. PS I do love your site and enjoy the videos but I will not be sending any entries this year.

[@leslieware_photography_imagery]

Does the prize include Airfare to Africa?

[@PangolinWildlife]

Im afraid not.

[@joyinhk3269]

What about a camouflage category? OTOH, if the camouflage is good enough, you won't even be able to spot the critter.

[@PangolinWildlife]

Brilliant. The Wheres Wally/Waldo challenge!

[@joyinhk3269]

@@PangolinWildlife I found a really good one just the other day. I thought I had nothing but grass, untill I looked at the following photo where it could be seen. Unfortunately, taken October 2022. aybe I should look at my photos with a little more alacrity. Let me know if you need a poster child for it.