{"id":40800,"date":"2024-10-07T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T07:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/24f81ebb-751e-4031-966e-03d6c9f90eef"},"modified":"2024-10-07T10:26:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T08:26:39","slug":"countryfile-calendar-2025-winning-photos-and-how-to-buy-the-calendar","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/countryfile-calendar-2025-winning-photos-and-how-to-buy-the-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Countryfile Calendar 2025: winning photos and how to buy the calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">Discover the 12 spectacular images that will appear in the Countryfile Calendar 2025. Plus, find out how much the calendar costs and where to buy it. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 07 October 2024 at 07:00 AM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><strong>The 12 winning images \u2013 and the overall winner \u2013 of the Countryfile Photographic Competition have been announced. The photos will all feature in the 2025 Countryfile Calendar. <\/strong><\/p><p>&#8216;Seal of Approval&#8217; by Ursula Armstrong has been chosen as the overall winner of the competition and will appear on the cover of the 2025 Countryfile Calendar. <\/p><p>Find out all about the calendar, including which photographs have made the final 12, how to buy the calendar, and how much it costs.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Countryfile Photographic Competition overall winner<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seal of Approval by Ursula Armstrong<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The public has spoken, and the winner of this year&#8217;s\u00a0Countryfile\u00a0Photographic Competition is none other than Ursula Armstrong with her stunning image,\u00a0&#8216;Seal of Approval&#8217;. Capturing the hearts of voters, Ursula&#8217;s gorgeous shot now graces the cover of the 2025\u00a0Countryfile\u00a0Calendar.<\/p><p>The Judges&#8217; choice photograph, as selected by John Craven, Vick Hope and Charlotte Smith was &#8216;King of the Quarry&#8217; by Carl Evans (see below). <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-countryfile-photographic-competition-winners\">Countryfile Photographic Competition winners<\/h2><p>Here are the 12 winning images from this year&#8217;s Countryfile Photographic Competition. The photos will all feature in the 2025 Countryfile Calendar.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/King-of-the-Quarry-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"King of the Quarry by Carl Evans Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191292\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">King of the Quarry by Carl Evans<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/Woolly-Jumper-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"Woolly Jumper by Wesley Kristopher Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191288\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Woolly Jumper by Wesley Kristopher<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/Star-Jump-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"Star Jump by Sean Corlett Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191293\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Star Jump by Sean Corlett<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/All-Ears-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"All Ears by Robert Lewis Collins Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191294\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All Ears by Robert Lewis Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/Take-a-Bough-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"Take a Bough by George Varley Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191296\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Take a Bough by George Varley<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/Over-the-Rainbow-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"Over the Rainbow by Andy Clee Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191287\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Over the Rainbow by Andy Clee MBE<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/Seal-of-Approval-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"Seal of Approval by Ursula Armstrong Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191291\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seal of Approval by Ursula Armstrong<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/Night-Owl-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"Night Owl by Barry Thomas Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191297\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Night Owl by Barry Thomas<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/Technicolour-Temple-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"Technicolour Temple by Carolyn Magowan Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191289\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Technicolour Temple by Carolyn Magowan<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/Coming-in-to-Land-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"Coming in to Land by Michael Delderfield Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191290\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coming in to Land by Michael Delderfield<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/Last-light-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"Last Light by Ian Brierley Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191295\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Last Light by Ian Brierley<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"920\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/Beeline-finalist.jpeg\" alt=\"Beeline by Peter Chamley Countryfile Calendar finalist\" class=\"wp-image-191298\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beeline by Peter Chamley<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to buy the Countryfile Calendar?<\/h2><p>To buy a copy of the 2025 Countryfile Calendar, please go to the order page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hcscalendar.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.hcscalendar.co.uk<\/a><\/p><p>For telephone orders, call 0330 333 4564. Standard geographic charges will apply to both landlines and mobiles. Phone lines are open between 9.00am and 8.00pm Monday to Friday, and 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturdays.<\/p><p>For postal orders, send your name, address and a cheque (payable to BBC Countryfile Calendar) to:<\/p><p>BBC Countryfile Calendar<br\/>PO BOX 25<br\/>Melton Mowbray<br\/>LE13 1ZG<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hcscalendar.co.uk\/terms-and-conditions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View terms and conditions here<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vote-for-your-favourite-photo\">How much does the Countryfile Calendar cost?<\/h2><p>The calendar costs \u00a310.99, UK postage included. Postage outside the UK costs \u00a37.50 per calendar. A minimum of \u00a35 from the sale of each calendar will be donated to BBC Children in Need.<\/p><p>Sales of the calendar end on 31st January 2025.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-countryfile-calendar-competition\">What is the Countryfile Calendar competition?<\/h2><p>Every year, <em>Countryfile<\/em> opens its photographic competition to budding photographers across the UK to submit their best wildlife, landscape and nature shots. <\/p><p>Twelve winning photos are chosen to feature in the much-loved Countryfile Calendar for the following year, which is sold in aid of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/childreninneed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BBC Children in Need appeal<\/a> with a minimum of \u00a35 from each calendar sale benefiting the charity.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-theme-of-the-countryfile-calendar-2025-competition\">What is the theme of the Countryfile Calendar 2025 competition?<\/h2><p>The theme this year is &#8216;Natural Wonders&#8217;. 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><ul><li>Don&#8217;t forget, you can take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/photography\/wildlife-photography-guide-how-to-capture-the-perfect-image\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">great wildlife photos<\/a> without specialist equipment &#8211; check out our guide to taking pictures with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/photography\/guides\/phone-camera-pictures-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smartphone<\/a>. <\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-enter-the-countryfile-calendar-2025-competition\">How to enter the Countryfile Calendar 2025 competition <\/h2><p>This year&#8217;s competition is now closed and the winners have been announced.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-the-prize-for-the-countryfile-calendar-2025-competition\">What&#8217;s the prize for the Countryfile Calendar 2025 competition? <\/h2><p>The overall winner of the competition will feature on the cover of the 2025 Countryfile Calendar.<\/p><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><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><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-was-judging-the-countryfile-calendar-2025-competition\">Who was judging the Countryfile Calendar 2025 competition?<\/h2><p>The competition was judged by long-serving <em>Countryfile<\/em> presenter\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/people\/interviews\/john-craven-countryfile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Craven<\/a>, along with two other judges. This year, they were TV and radio presenter, Vick Hope, and\u00a0BBC Radio 4&#8217;s Farming Today presenter, Charlotte Smith. <\/p><p>They chose their favourite 12 photos, and the overall winner was decided by public vote.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who won the BBC Countryfile Calendar competition for 2024?<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Cover2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188054\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8216;Ice fishing&#8217; by Warren Price won last year&#8217;s Countryfile Calendar competition\/Credit: Warren Price<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/countryfile-tv-show\/countryfile-calendar\/competition-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">winner<\/a> was Warren Price with &#8216;Ice Fishing&#8217;, chosen for the front cover of the calendar and for the month of December.<\/p><p>&#8220;I never imagined when I put the picture in that it would get to the final 12&#8230;&#8221; Warren told John Craven on Countryfile.<\/p><p>Warren took the shot in Bedfordshire at his local nature reserve. <\/p><p>&#8220;In December 2023 we had really heavy snowfall,&#8221; he told John. &#8220;It was bitterly cold and it just gave me enough time to get that shot.&#8221;<\/p><p>Warren added: &#8220;It&#8217;s a legendary calendar and a complete honour,&#8221; to appear on the cover of the calendar.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-won-the-bbc-countryfile-calendar-competition-for-2023\">Who won the BBC Countryfile Calendar competition for 2023?<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2022\/08\/CFCalendar2023-946f0af.jpeg\" alt=\"CF_Calendar_2023\" class=\"wp-image-123957\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The winner of the Countryfile Calendar competition 2023 was Seb Smith with Peek a Moo!<\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-feeling-inspired\">Feeling inspired?<\/h3><p>Check out our expert guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/photography\/guide-to-britains-best-locations-for-landscape-photography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Britain\u2019s best locations for landscape photography<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/photography\/best-places-to-photograph-wildlife-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best places to photograph wildlife in the UK<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/photography\/best-wildlife-photography-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best wildlife and nature photography courses<\/a>.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the 12 spectacular images that will appear in the Countryfile Calendar 2025. 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