Photo Contest

The WDA’s Annual International Conference student photo contest is run by the Student Activities Committee (SAC) in cooperation with the local conference committee. All proceeds from entry fees go to student activities.

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"Fiery-throated Hummingbird" by Henry Crawford Adams | Wildlife free-ranging
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"Turtle Encounter" by Yuka Takahashi | People’s Choice Award
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"The Antarctic view" by Claudia Ulloa C. | Landscapes/Flora
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"A helping hand to a baby in need" by Meyir Ziekah Yiryele | Wildlife in captivity/urban interface

Overview

Anyone attending the conference in person can participate in the photo contest.

A maximum of 3 photos per individual can be submitted. Photos can be submitted to either one or all categories.

Entrants must have taken the photo(s) and have all rights to its distribution and use.

Categories:

  1. Wildlife – free ranging
  2. Wildlife – captive or at the urban interface
  3. Landscapes/Flora – can either contain animals or not

Instructions and Formatting

Please consider these as suggested guidelines. For any specific questions, feel free to contact Fernando Vilchez at [email protected] with the subject line "WDA Photo Contest 2025."

  • Accepted formats: JPEG or PNG
  • Minimum resolution: 3000 pixels on the longest side
  • Maximum file size: 10 MB
  • Basic adjustments (contrast, brightness, and cropping) are allowed
  • Excessive alterations (composites, AI-generated elements, or heavy retouching) are not permitted.
  • Watermarks, signatures, or borders should not be added

Copyright and Usage

  • Participants retain full copyright over their images
  • By submitting, you grant the contest organizers (WDA Student Activities Committee) permission to use the images for promotional purposes with full credit to the photographers and prior authorization from them.

Photo Evaluation

The contest will be judged by an elite group of WDA members. There is also a “popular vote” by conference attendees. Judges will base their decisions on image clarity, color, lighting, contrast, composition, and “wow factor.”

We always have an amazing prize and this year will be no different … it will announced soon!!

Winners will be announced during the conference at the annual banquet. If the winner is not present at the banquet, he/she/they will be contacted via email (or phone) after the conference.

Submission and prize details coming soon!

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