The Forest of Bowland photo competition – Life through a Lens - is a fantastic opportunity for photographers to showcase their skills in capturing the essence of this beautiful area.
With three categories to choose from - people, nature, and place - participants can highlight the distinct beauty of the Forest of Bowland. Whether it's the warmth of community life, intriguing wildlife, or the unique character of local landscapes and places, each category offers a chance to tell a different story through the lens.
15 images will be shortlisted for inclusion in the official Discover Bowland Guide 2025, and of those ?? will be prize winners.
The competition will run from 9am on 1st August to 9am on 30th September 2024.
Prizes for each category (donated by members of the Forest of Bowland Sustainable Tourism Network & partner organisations):
- People: Family day pass from the Bowland Wild Boar Park
- Place: A night in a shepherd’s hut (2 people) from Bowland Escapes
- Nature: £200 James' Places gift voucher donated Ben Scott Contracting Ltd (voucher expires 04.01.25)
Full competition details can be viewed here
Before submitting your photos please read the Terms & Conditions
- Please upload images taken within the Forest of Bowland National Landscape - view a map of the area here.