12 photographs. 12 stories. One calendar.
A celebration of the nature and wildlife of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, told through photographs and the stories behind them. The competition is open to photographers from anywhere. Every submitted photograph must have been captured within Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.
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About the competition
The Vanasanchari 2027 Nature & Wildlife Photography Calendar Competition aims to bring attention to the extraordinary wildlife, habitats, landscapes, and nature stories of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Twelve selected photographs and their stories will feature in the 2027 calendar.
What you can win
Who can enter?
- Open to photographers from anywhere.
- All submitted photographs must have been captured in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.
- Open to amateur and professional photographers and all skill levels.
- There is no minimum age. Participants under 18 must have guardian consent.
- A photographer may win a maximum of one calendar month in this edition.
What to submit
- Up to 10 photographs per participant.
- JPEG format for the initial submission, each image under 10 MB.
- A title and a short story or description behind each photograph.
- Photographs must depict nature and wildlife within Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.
- The entry fee is ₹500, inclusive of GST, for up to 10 images. No additional per-image fee.
Wildlife comes first
The welfare of wildlife and the integrity of the natural environment come before any photograph. Entries must not involve:
- Baiting or luring wildlife for a photograph.
- Disturbing nests, dens, breeding sites, or dependent young.
- Captive or staged subjects presented as wild encounters.
- Any activity that harms, stresses, harasses, or puts wildlife at risk.
Editing rules
Allowed: reasonable adjustments to exposure, white balance, cropping, sharpening, and noise reduction.
Not allowed: AI-generated or AI-edited images, compositing, adding or removing objects, or edits that misrepresent the original scene. No watermarks, logos, or borders.
Shortlisted photographers must be able to provide the original RAW file or original camera file for verification.
How to enter
- Select up to 10 eligible photographs captured in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.
- Prepare a JPEG file under 10 MB for each photograph.
- Write a title and a short story or field note for every image.
- Complete the official submission form and pay the ₹500 entry fee.
- Keep your original files. If shortlisted, you may be asked to provide them for verification.
Selection and calendar
The selected photographs will be curated into a 12-month calendar. Each selected image will be paired with its story to help audiences connect with the wildlife and natural heritage of the Telugu states. Further dates will be announced here and on our social channels.
Copyright and usage
Photographers retain copyright in their submitted photographs. By entering, participants agree to the competition’s written terms covering review, verification of shortlisted images, and the non-exclusive use of selected images, with credit, in producing, promoting, and selling the Vanasanchari 2027 calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana?
No. Photographers can enter from anywhere. The photographs themselves must have been captured in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.
Can I submit photographs taken on a phone?
Yes, provided the images meet the submission requirements and are original photographs, not AI-generated or AI-edited.
Can I submit more than one photograph?
Yes. You may submit up to 10 photographs under the single ₹500 entry fee.
Can one photographer win more than one month?
No. A photographer may win a maximum of one month in this calendar edition.
Will I need to provide the original file?
Shortlisted photographers must be able to share the original RAW file or original camera file for verification.
When is the deadline?
The submission deadline is 31 October 2026.
Let your photograph tell a story about the place we call home.
Submit your best nature and wildlife photographs from Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.
Submit Before 31 October 2026