2025 Photo Competition

Welcome to the 2026 BSO Photo Competition. This year, we received 48 photos, from 11 photographers, across the 3 categories.

Our judges announced the overall category winners on May 14 2025 at the AGM. At the same time we announced the People’s Choice Award chosen by BSO members.

Category Winner: Plant Portrait

Also joint winner for the People’s Choice Award

Dune gentian, Rakiura by John Barkla.

Category Winner: Plants in the Landscape

Celmisia in St. Marys by Rachael Baxter.

Category Winner: Life Under the Lens

Also joint winner for the People’s Choice Award

Hymenophyllum species supporting life by Jo Sinclair.

Viewing Information

We set this page up for members choice voting but now you may now use it to browse the photos by clicking on the category buttons below. You can optionally assemble a shortlist of favourites.