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The Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition is an annual competition organized by the Royal Society, a prestigious scientific society in the United Kingdom. This competition aims to showcase the beauty and diversity of science through photography, and is open to both amateur and professional photographers worldwide.
To enter the competition, you must submit your photograph through the online entry form on the Royal Society website. You must also provide a short description of your photograph and indicate which category you are submitting it to. The competition is free to enter and you can submit up to three photographs.
The competition has five categories: Astronomy, Behavior, Ecology and Environmental Science, Micro-imaging, and General Science. Each category has its own set of judging criteria, so be sure to read the guidelines carefully before submitting your photograph.
The competition is open to anyone aged 18 years and above, regardless of nationality or profession. However, employees and immediate family members of the Royal Society and its subsidiary companies are not eligible to enter.
The overall winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of £1,000 and a year's subscription to the Royal Society's journals. There will also be a winner for each category, who will receive a cash prize of £500 and a year's subscription to the Royal Society's journals. Additionally, the winning photographs will be featured in the Royal Society's publications and exhibitions.