The ethics of drones

Rob Read explores the ethical debate behind use of drones in wildlife photography.

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BPOTY - Celebrating the best images from Italy

BPOTY received some amazing images from Italian photographers in 2019, showcased here in the latest of our series.

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The new BPOTY Conservation Documentary Award explained

Paul Sterry explains the BPOTY Conservation Documentary Award, new for the 2020 competition. Entries now open.

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BPOTY - Celebrating the best images from Norway

Norway is the focus of our latest blog in our series celebrating our BPOTY photographers from around the world.

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BPOTY - Celebrating the best images from Spain

Photographers from Spain have consistently fared well in the competition - 2019 was awash with amazing photography from this part of the world and is celebrated in the latest in our blog series.

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The Importance of Photography in Conservation

Mark Carwardine explains the important role photography plays in raising awareness of conservation issues across the globe.

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BPOTY - Celebrating the best images from India

Every year BPOTY attracts entries from more countries around the world. 2019 was a stellar year for photographers from India, celebrated here in our latest blog.

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BPOTY - the best of South Africa

BPOTY attracts exceptional photography from South Africa’s finest photographers. This selection celebrates some of these fabulous images.

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On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring.

New for 2020 is our Conservation Documentary Award sponsored by Gitzo. Paul Sterry gives a guide on the sort of entry this award seeks to attract with this piece on the Cuckoo.

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