Three Photo Contests To Capture Local Beauty And Wildlife

If the surreal nature of our contemporary times has encouraged you to set out alone with your camera this year, you may have captured some stunning photographs of our beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Here are three ongoing photo contests where you can win either prizes or recognition for your beautiful photographs.

Friends of the National Wildlife Refuges of RI Photo Competition – deadline to enter is September 8 – limited to photos taken in the RI National Wildlife Refuges.

Submit Outstanding Bird Photos For Audubon’s 2027 Calendar – deadline to enter is September 15. Rhode Island Audubon is including images of not just birds, but also wildlife in the 2027 calendar competition.

Trout Unlimited Rhode Island Photo Contest – deadline to enter is January 7, 2027. Categories are water photos; scenic or landscape photos; and photos of people enjoying R.I.’s outdoors. Photos must be taken in 2025 or 2026.

Please follow the links above for specific rules and regulations for each contest. Good luck!

Banner photo by Cliff Vanover