We are delighted to announce that our 2019 Photography Competition is sponsored by Fujifilm UK, who will support the running of the competition and provide the 1st prize - the competition is now open for entries.

Andy Ross, from Fujifilm UK Ltd. said: "As a business based in Bedford for more than 35 years, we're a proud and responsible member of the community and are happy to play a small part in helping the conservation of wildlife in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

"We're looking forward to supporting the region's photographers and the Wildlife Trust BCN to capture and showcase our stunning local wildlife and the environment." Andy Ross, Fujifilm UK Ltd.

"Furthermore, with cameras and lenses that are perfectly engineered for wildlife photography, whether it's a requirement for lightning-fast autofocus, great image quality or stunning video, we're looking forward to supporting the region's photographers and the Trust to capture and showcase our stunning local wildlife and the environment."

Launching today, on Bedfordshire Day, the competition is for photographs of wildlife or landscapes taken anywhere in our three counties and is open to anyone of any age. It is judged by an independent panel of judges, and closes at noon on 15 April 2019. The first prize winner will receive photography equipment provided by Fujifilm UK Ltd., and there will be additional prizes from our partners Opticron, providers of optical equipment. The prize winners, and 21 additional winning photographs will feature in our 2020 Calendar.

More information about the competition can be found on the Photography Competition webpage, where you'll also find full terms and conditions and instructions for entering.