Go wild with animals! Whether they're microscopic or monumental, animals offer endless opportunities to create incredible images.

Entries in this category are limited to Otago residents.

• Youth (18 years and under)

• Adult (19 years and over)

• Entrants can submit up to 10 photographs per category and 15 photographs across all categories.

• Read full terms and conditions of entry here.

Submit your entry before 12pm, Sunday 1 February 2026.

Prizes

Category Winner – Adult

$600 cash prize generously donated by The OPERA

Category Winner – Youth

$400 cash prize generously donated by The OPERA

Category Highly Commended (x2) – Adult

$50 voucher from Jonathan's Photo Warehouse

Category Highly Commended (x2) – Youth

$50 voucher from Jonathan's Photo Warehouse

Photo Specifications

• Minimum file size 1 MB

• Maximum file size 10 MB

• Photos must be submitted as JPEG files.

• Images may be printed to these dimensions: 200 mm x 250 mm (8 in x 10 in), A2 (420 mm x 594 mm), A1 (594 mm x 841 mm), or A0 (841 mm x 1189 mm), and displayed digitally (1920 x 1080 pixels).

• Images may be cropped to the above specification as required.

• Borders, watermarks or signatures should not be included.