Dick and Dom judge RHS Young Photographer of the Year Competition

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), with the help of Kid's TV Presenters and gardening enthusiasts, Dick and Dom, are searching for the most exciting and creative garden photography. The RHS Young Photographer of the Year Competition is divided into two strands, under 11's and 11-18 year-olds, and is part of the larger RHS Photographic Competition for all ages.

Dom said: "This is a great opportunity for kids to get outside and explore nature, while doing something creative. Winning the title of RHS Young Photographer could be a stepping stone for talented young adults, as well as an introduction to a new hobby for younger kids. We're expecting to see some fantastic entries from wildlife pictures to plant and gardening shots."

The winner will be crowned RHS Young Photographer of the Year and claim top prize of a fantastic digital camera. Second and Third runners up will receive photographic vouchers.

The competition organiser, James Arnold said: "This year we've seen more entries for the RHS Young Photographer of the Year Competition than ever before, and are expecting even more entries through August."

All throughout the month of August, under 16's get free entry to RHS Gardens, providing the perfect opportunity for a fun family day out, and for children to get creative and inspired by gardening.

Entries for the RHS Young Photographer of the Year Competition can be submitted online at www.rhs.org.uk/photocompetition for free until 31 August 2012.

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For more information please contact Charlotte Paton on 020 7821 3126 or charlottepaton@rhs.org.uk.

Notes to the Editor:

With thanks to Dick McCourt and Dom Wood.

The judging panel includes RHS horticultural experts, members of RHS Images, Editor of The Garden, Chris Young, and Dick and Dom.

RHS Photographic Competition

www.rhs.org.uk/photocompetition

Adult Submission Categories

·         Plant Portraits

·         Abstracts and Details

·         Gardens through the Seasons

·         Wildlife in the Garden

·         People in the Garden

Under-18s Submission Categories

·         Young Photographer category (age 11-17)

·         Children's Photographer category (under 11)

Prizes

RHS Photographer of the Year £1,000

RHS Young Photographer of the Year Digital camera

Adult

First prize £350

Second prize £200

Third prize £100

Children and Young Photographers (under 18)

First prize Digital camera

Second prize Photographic vouchers

Third prize Photographic vouchers

Entry Fees

Adults 18 and over (non-members) £6 per image

Adults 18 and over (RHS members) £5 per image

Under 18s: FREE

The Medici Cards Award

The Medici Cards Award will be decided from all competition entries, and will be presented to the photographer who submits the image best suited for reproduction as a greetings card.

The image will be published by Medici Cards as a greetings card. The photographer will be credited and will receive 200 copies of his or her card.