Warriors of the Wild
Warriors of the Wild
Wildlife photography is more than images - it’s storytelling, patience, and responsibility in the field. Warriors of the Wild invites photographers across India to submit their best work with free entry; winners will be showcased at Frames From The Wild - our curated wildlife photography exhibition co-presented with OM SYSTEM (Feb, 2026) with on-stage accolades, press coverage, and recognition within a growing photography community.
Categories:
- Mammals – portraits, behavior, or moments in the wild
- Avian (Birds) – from raptors to songbirds, flight or perch
- Macro – insects, amphibians, reptiles, plants, and the finer details of nature
One winner will be chosen from each category.
Prizes:
- Winning photographs showcased at Frames From The Wild (13–15 Feb 2026).
- On-stage accolades and press coverage during the exhibition.
- Feature on the Wild By Nature platform (website & socials) for greater visibility.
Registration & Fees:
- Entry Fee: Free (no entry fee)
- Categories: Mammals, Macro, Avian (enter one or more; one category win per participant)
- Submissions: Via wildbynatureglobal.com (EXIF required; RAW may be requested)
Timeline:
- Submissions Open: 1st December, 2026
- Closing Date: 31st December, 2026
- Winner Announcement: 15th January, 2026
Dates
| Entry Start Date: | 01 Dec 2025 |
| Last Date of Entry: | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Result Date: | 15 Jan 2026 |
Rules
- Eligibility: Open to photographers across India (all levels).
- Entry Fee: Free (no entry fee).
- Categories: Mammals, Macro, Avian. You may enter one or more categories.
- One win per participant: You can win in only one category per edition.
- Original work only: You must own the copyright. No plagiarism, AI-generated, or third-party images.
- EXIF required: Submit JPEG with EXIF intact; RAW or original file may be requested for verification.
- File specs: High-resolution JPEG (sRGB), ≥3000 px on the long edge; basic global edits allowed (no AI upscales or misleading composites).
- Species ID & caption: Provide species/common name and a short caption/context for each image.
- Ethics: No baiting, playback, disturbance, or unsafe conduct. Follow local laws and park rules; images must reflect responsible field practice.
- Multiple entries: Allowed across/within categories (each image is a separate entry). Duplicates or near-identical frames may be disqualified.
- Prior publication: Entries may be previously published on your own channels; do not submit images that breach any prior contractual exclusivity.
- Judging: Juried selection based on ethics, story, composition, and technical quality. Judges’ decisions are final.
- Showcase & usage: Winners grant non-exclusive rights for display at Frames From The Wild (13–15 Feb 2026), event PR, WBN website/socials—with full credit. Copyright remains with the photographer.
- Model/permit compliance: You are responsible for any required permissions (park permits, model/property releases where applicable).
- Disqualification: Entries may be removed for rule violations, failure to provide RAW on request, or misleading edits/claims.
Entry Categories
Mammals
Portraits, behavior, or moments in the wild
Avian (Birds)
From raptors to songbirds, flight or perch
Macro
Insects, amphibians, reptiles, plants, and the finer details of nature
Entry period for this competition has not started yet.
Entry opens on: 01 Dec 2025