Wildlife

Go wild with animals! Whether they're microscopic or monumental, animals offer endless opportunities to create incredible images.

Entries in this category are limited to Otago residents.

Youth (18 years and under)
Adult (19 years and over)
Entrants can submit up to 10 photographs per category and 15 photographs across all categories.

Read full terms and conditions of entry here and entry specifications here.

Submit your entry before 12pm, Sunday 1 February 2026.

Category Winner – Adult
$600 cash prize generously donated by The OPERA

Category Winner – Youth
$400 cash prize generously donated by The OPERA

Category Highly Commended (x2) – Adult
$50 voucher from Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse

Category Highly Commended (x2) – Youth
$50 voucher from Jonathan’s Photo Warehouse

Photo specifications:

Minimum file size 1 MB
Maximum file size 10 MB
Photos must be submitted as JPEG files.
Images may be printed to these dimensions: 200 mm x 250 mm (8 in x 10 in), A2 (420 mm x 594 mm), A1 (594 mm x 841 mm), or A0 (841 mm x 1189 mm), and displayed digitally (1920 x 1080 pixels).
Images may be cropped to the above specification as required.
Borders, watermarks or signatures should not be included.