{"id":17109,"date":"2022-06-14T11:56:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T09:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=117714"},"modified":"2022-06-14T15:05:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T13:05:15","slug":"countryfile-calendar-competition-2023-this-years-theme-and-how-to-enter","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/countryfile-calendar-competition-2023-this-years-theme-and-how-to-enter\/","title":{"rendered":"Countryfile Calendar competition 2023: this year\u2019s theme and how to enter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Tanya Jackson\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 14 June 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The UK\u2019s foremost amateur photography competition is now open for entries. Whether you\u2019re using a smartphone, disposable camera or high-tech device, you have a chance of winning if your photograph fits the brief for 2023!<\/p>\n

What is the Countryfile calendar competition?<\/h2>\n
Every year, Countryfile opens its calendar competition to budding photographers across the UK to submit their best wildlife, landscape and nature shots. Each year has a different theme, and is judged by the long-serving Countryfile presenter John Craven<\/a>, along with two other judges.<\/p>\n
After the deadline has passed, the judges will select a shortlist of 12 photographs. The final round of voting belongs to the general public, who are allowed to choose the winner and runners up.<\/p>\n

What is the theme of the 2023 Countryfile calendar competition?<\/h2>\n
This year\u2019s theme is \u2018Wild and Free\u2019, but it doesn\u2019t have to involve trekking to a remote Scottish island to capture that perfect shot.<\/p>\n
Perhaps you\u2019d like to capture the spirit of a wild animal that lives here, or simply the wild beauty of the landscapes they inhabit. Whether you live in the city, in the countryside, in farmland or near water, the judges are looking for your interpretation of \u2018Wild and Free\u2019.<\/p>\n
The best twelve photographs will make up the Countryfile calendar for 2023, which is sold in aid of BBC Children in Need<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New for 2023: two children\u2019s categories<\/h2>\n
To give future generations of photographers the chance to participate, Countryfile has announced two new age groups: 8-12 years and 13-17 years old.<\/p>\n
The final twelve photos will include six from the adult category and three from each of the younger age groups.<\/p>\n
Who are the judges in 2023?<\/h2>\n
John Craven will be chairing the judging panel, and will be joined by wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Hamza Yassin plus another celebrity guest, yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\n
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Who are the judges in 2023?<\/h2>\nJohn Craven will be chairing the judging panel, and will be joined by wildlife photographer and filmmaker, Hamza Yassin plus another celebrity guest, yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\n