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The Countryfile Photographic Competition winners have been announced \u2013 the 12 spectacular images will appear in the Countryfile Calendar 2025. <\/p>

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Published: Monday, 26 August 2024 at 06:11 AM<\/p>

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The 12 winning images of the Countryfile Photographic Competition have been announced. The photos will all feature in the Countryfile Calendar for 2025. It’s now time to pick one overall winner to appear on the front cover of the calendar.<\/strong><\/p>

Find out all about the calendar, including which photographs have made the final 12, how to vote for your favourite for the front cover of the 2025 calendar, and who was judging this year.<\/p>

Countryfile Photographic Competition winners<\/h2>
Here are the 12 winning images from this year’s Countryfile Photographic Competition.<\/p>
King of the Quarry by Carl Evans<\/figcaption><\/figure>
$\"Woolly$
Woolly Jumper by Wesley Kristopher<\/figcaption><\/figure>
$\"Star$
Star Jump by Sean Corlett<\/figcaption><\/figure>
$\"All$
All Ears by Robert Lewis Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure>
$\"Take$
Take a Bough by George Varley<\/figcaption><\/figure>
$\"Over$
Over the Rainbow by Andy Clee MBE<\/figcaption><\/figure>
$\"Seal$
Seal of Approval by Ursula Armstrong<\/figcaption><\/figure>
$\"Night$
Night Owl by Barry Thomas<\/figcaption><\/figure>
$\"Technicolour$
Technicolour Temple by Carolyn Magowan<\/figcaption><\/figure>
$\"Coming$
Coming in to Land by Michael Delderfield<\/figcaption><\/figure>
$\"Last$
Last Light by Ian Brierley<\/figcaption><\/figure>
$\"Beeline$
Beeline by Peter Chamley<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Vote for your favourite photo<\/h2>
Which photograph would you like to see on the front cover of the 2025 Countryfile Calendar? You have until 10am on Monday 2 September 2024 to pick your favourite from the gallery above. You can only vote once. <\/p>
The only way to vote is online. If you don\u2019t already have a BBC account, you will be asked to create one by entering your email and a password of your choice. If you have any issues voting online, please check the\u00a0frequently asked questions here<\/a>.<\/p>
VOTE NOW<\/a><\/p>
How much does the Countryfile Calendar cost?<\/h2>
Prices for the 2025 calendar haven’t been release yet. The 2024 calendar cost\u00a0\u00a310.99, UK postage included. Postage outside the UK cost \u00a37.50 per calendar. <\/p>
What is the Countryfile Calendar competition?<\/h2>
Every year, Countryfile<\/em> opens its photographic competition to budding photographers across the UK to submit their best wildlife, landscape and nature shots. <\/p>
Twelve winning photos are chosen to feature in the much-loved Countryfile Calendar for the following year, which is sold in aid of BBC Children in Need appeal<\/a> with a minimum of \u00a35 from each calendar sale benefiting the charity.<\/p>
What is the theme of the Countryfile Calendar 2025 competition?<\/h2>
The theme this year is ‘Natural Wonders’. The final 12 photos capture everything from the grandeur of vast landscapes, the beauty of tiny creatures and the delicate dance of wildflowers in a breeze.<\/p>
Don’t forget, you can take great wildlife photos<\/a> without specialist equipment – check out our guide to taking pictures with your smartphone<\/a>. <\/li><\/ul>
How to enter the Countryfile Calendar 2025 competition <\/h2>
This year’s competition is now closed and the winners have been announced. It’s now time to pick one overall winner to appear on the front of the calendar.<\/p>
What’s the prize for the Countryfile Calendar 2025 competition? <\/h2>
The overall winner of the competition will feature on the cover of the 2025 Countryfile Calendar.<\/p>
The person who takes the winning photo also receives a gift card to the value of \u00a31,000, which can be spent on photographic equipment of their choice, at a number of outlets.<\/p>
The person who takes the photo the judges like best receives a gift card to the value of \u00a3500, which can also be spent on photographic equipment at a number of outlets.<\/p>
Who was judging the Countryfile Calendar 2025 competition?<\/h2>
The competition was judged by long-serving Countryfile<\/em> presenter\u00a0John Craven<\/a>, along with two other judges. This year, they were TV and radio presenter, Vick Hope, and\u00a0BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today presenter, Charlotte Smith. <\/p>
They chose their favourite 12 photos, and the overall winner will be decided by public vote<\/a>.<\/p>
Who won the BBC Countryfile Calendar competition for 2024?<\/h2>
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‘Ice fishing’ by Warren Price won last year’s Countryfile Calendar competition\/Credit: Warren Price<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The winner<\/a> was Warren Price with ‘Ice Fishing’, chosen for the front cover of the calendar and for the month of December.<\/p>
“I never imagined when I put the picture in that it would get to the final 12…” Warren told John Craven on Countryfile.<\/p>
Warren took the shot in Bedfordshire at his local nature reserve. <\/p>
“In December 2023 we had really heavy snowfall,” he told John. “It was bitterly cold and it just gave me enough time to get that shot.”<\/p>
Warren added: “It’s a legendary calendar and a complete honour,” to appear on the cover of the calendar.<\/p>
Who won the BBC Countryfile Calendar competition for 2023?<\/h2>
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The winner of the Countryfile Calendar competition 2023 was Seb Smith with Peek a Moo!<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Feeling inspired?<\/h3>
Check out our expert guides to Britain\u2019s best locations for landscape photography<\/a>, best places to photograph wildlife in the UK<\/a> and best wildlife and nature photography courses<\/a>.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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What is the Countryfile Calendar competition?<\/h2>Every year, Countryfile<\/em> opens its photographic competition to budding photographers across the UK to submit their best wildlife, landscape and nature shots. <\/p>

How to enter the Countryfile Calendar 2025 competition <\/h2>This year’s competition is now closed and the winners have been announced. It’s now time to pick one overall winner to appear on the front of the calendar.<\/p>

How to enter the Countryfile Calendar 2025 competition <\/h2>
This year’s competition is now closed and the winners have been announced. It’s now time to pick one overall winner to appear on the front of the calendar.<\/p>