The themes for 2026 will be: ‘Under the microscope’ and ‘The bigger picture’.
Entries are limited to two photos per category per entrant.
The competition is open to both members of the society and to others interested in lichens and/or photography. The prize will be small but prestigious, as I imagine we will be able to persuade the editor of The Bulletin to use at least one of the winning photos on a front cover.
This year we are stipulating that anyone entering the competition gives the BLS the right to use all entered photos (with due acknowledgement) on their website, in their communications, and also in their publications.
Deadline: 15th December 2025. Extended to 31st December 2025.
Send to: competition@britishlichensociety.org.uk All entries will be acknowledged. If you do not hear from us after 14 days, please try to resend. If you wish to send pictures by other means (such as by WeTransfer), please make arrangements by email before sending.