Wildlife photography contest does not accept AI-edited photos

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Vietnam Wildlife Photos 2025 must be taken on Vietnamese territory - Photo: TRAN BAO HOA

Vietnam Wildlife Photography Club (VWPC) in collaboration with Wildtour Company and BirdLife International launched the Vietnam Wildlife Photography Contest and Exhibition 2025 with the theme The Rhythm of Nature .

Ho Chi Minh City Photography Association (HOPA) is the professional sponsor of this contest.

The contest is for photographers and photography enthusiasts to capture the enchanting “dances” of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles and terrestrial invertebrates.

This is an annual event to honor the beauty of wildlife and spread awareness of biodiversity conservation to the community.

According to the regulations, each author can submit up to 8 photos, taken in Vietnam. The judging criteria are based on technical quality, the story conveyed, and the authentic beauty of nature. The organizers said that artificial photos or photos edited with AI that distort the content will not be accepted.

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Unlimited time to take photos for the contest - Photo: TRAN BAO HOA

Photographer Thuan Vo - representative of the contest's organizing committee - said that this year's contest marks an expansion of the theme with the macro photography category of reptiles, amphibians and terrestrial microscopic species. These creatures are small but play an important role in Vietnam's ecosystem.

“This year’s contest promises to bring a richer perspective on biodiversity in Vietnam, while also arousing a deeper conservation awareness from the community,” photographer Thuan Vo emphasized.

The Vietnam Wildlife Photography Contest not only creates a creative and professional playground for photographers but also aims to raise awareness about the importance of nature conservation.

Through this contest, the organizers also hope to build a valuable image archive to serve conservation education and communication work.

The Organizing Committee does not accept entries that, during the creation process, cause damage to wildlife - Photo: NGUYEN VAN THANH

The organizing committee of the Vietnam Wildlife Photo Contest 2025 accepts entries from August 15 to September 30, at the contest website www.photocontest.birdwatchingvietnam.net

The results are expected to be announced from October 30 to November 1. The exhibition and award ceremony will take place on November 8 at SC VivoCity, Ho Chi Minh City.

This year's competition has 8 major prizes, including the championship prize worth 15 million VND; first prizes by category (birds, mammals, amphibians - reptiles, macro invertebrates) each worth 5 million VND and many secondary prizes.

The winning works and 62 excellent works selected for display at the exhibition will receive gifts from the sponsors.

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