International Garden Photographer of the Year 2009 Contest is open for entries. International Garden Photographer of the Year offers photographers the opportunity to win in excess of £20,000 cash and equipment as well as international exposure in an exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The photographers are invited to submit works in seven categories: Wildlife in the Garden, Plant Portraits, Garden Views, People in the Garden, the Edible Garden, Trees and World Botanic Gardens. There is also an award for the Young Garden Photographer of the Year for budding photographers under 16 years old.

The competition is open to everyone from all across the world, and participants can enter up to four single images in any one category or a themed portfolio of six images into the Portfolio category. All entries are made online via www.igpoty.com.

For further information about the competition and exhibition go to www.igpoty.com.

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