HCGA 2025 Photography Competition – Winners Announced
Take Notice
HCGA hosted its first photography competition this year. Thanks to everyone who participated. We are grateful to Cinzia D’Ambrosi, Founder and Director of the Photojournalism Hub for judging the competition.
The Competition was named “Take Notice,” one of the 5 ways of Mental Wellbeing
“Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness “mindfulness”. Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.” (from the NHS website accessed 14/04/2025)
Congratulations to our winners
Winner “People”
“This is a wonderful image, which was chosen for the way it captures
spontaneity with a distinctive composition. It is a great environmental
portrait.”
Winner “Places”
“I chose this photo for the way it balances light with an unexpected composition, making the place look striking and unique.”
Winners “Plants”
“The winning image captivates with its rich tones and thoughtful composition, where the delicate presence of a dragonfly enhances the dynamic interplay between plant and animal life.”
…and the runners up
Details of the competition
- There are 3 categories: People, places and plants. You can enter one photo per person per category.
- Photos are to be taken at a garden or project managed by HCGA
- Images will need to be in JPEG format or in PNG with a minimum resolution of 3000 pixels on the longest side
- Images should have a maximum size of 10MB
- Colour profile – sRGB
- Editing: Basic colour correction and exposure are allowed, AI or any further editing and manipulation are NOT allowed.
- Fill in this form for each submission Entry Form
- If you take a photo of a person you must get their permission before submitting it for the competition.
By entering your photo to this competition, you agree that the photo may be used by HCGA in marketing and promotional materials including: website, social media, printed flyers, printed banners, funding reports.
Prizes: YES! The winner of each category will receive a one-year membership to one of the following:
- Chelsea Physic Garden
- London Wetlands Centre
- Kew Gardens