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Mark Hetherington – Overall Winner of IGPOTY Competition 19, pictured standing in front of the winning entry 'Grange Fell Last Light', at the IGPOTY launch Exhibition 19, with Tyrone McGlinchey FLS FRSA, IGPOTY Managing Director and Head Judge. This exhibition will be on display outdoors, in the Arboretum at Kew Gardens until: March 9th 2026. Dates may be subject to change, please check venue's website before travelling. Headline sponsor for 2026: @penningtonslaw – IGPOTY would like to sincerely thank you for your continued support! And thank you to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew @kewgardens for supporting/hosting IGPOTY. To see all the latest Competition 19 results, please visit the IGPOTY website: (link in Profile). Well done to Mark, and to all awarded entrants, and thank you to everyone who entered. Photo by IGPOTY. #igpoty #igpoty19 #photography #gardenphotography #flowerphotography #landscapephotography #photographycompetitions #photographyexhibitions #kewgardens

COMPETITION 19: LATEST RESULTS AVAILABLE OVERALL WINNER REVEALED! IGPOTY is excited to announce that the Overall Winner of Competition 19 has been decided, many congratulations to Mark Hetherington @markshetherington from from Cumbria (England), for the winning entry 'Grange Fell Last Light' (1st Place, Breathing Spaces). The other main category results have also been announced, as well as other categories such as the standalone 'Portfolios' competition. IGPOTY would like to sincerely thank its Headline Sponsor: Penningtons Manches Cooper – who will continue for 2026. Photographers, both amateur, semi-pro, and professional, from all across the world, entered the main IGPOTY competition last year, which closed for entries on October 31st, 2025. Congratulations are also due to all the other awarded entrants, and thank you to everyone who entered. The latest Competition 19 results can be found on the IGPOTY website from today (February 13th, 2026): /garden-photography-winners/ Photo: 'Grange Fell Last Light', Location: Borrowdale, Lake District, England, United Kingdom © Mark Hetherington, 1st Place, Breathing Spaces, Overall Winner, Competition 19. 📷Sony α7 Mark IV, Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II lens, 1/160sec to 1/20sec at f/11, ISO 100. Tripod. Post-capture: blended 4 exposures together to form a HDR photo in Adobe Lightroom. #IGPOTY #IGPOTY19 #IGPOTYOverallWinner #gardenphotography #landscapephotography #amazingphotos #photooftheday #gardens #gardening #plants #greatoutdoors #photography #photographycompetitions #creative #breathingspaces #inspirational #awardwinner #lakedistrict

International Garden Photographer of the Year Headline Sponsor: Penningtons Manches Cooper @penningtonslaw Competition 19: Main Categories Final Call for Entries! Closing Date: October 31, 2025 At 12 Noon (GMT) Overall Winner's Prize Of £4,000 GBP. Don't Leave It Until The Last Minute, Allow Yourself Time To Curate Your Entries – Please Visit The IGPOTY Website At The URL Below For Full Rules, Terms, Entry Costs, Prizes, Closing Dates And To Enter: /enter-garden-photography-competition-now/ (Link also in Bio). Photo by Molly Hollman @mollyhollmanphotography #igpoty #igpoty19 #photography #gardenphotography #photographycompetitions #photocompetitions #gardens #plants #wildlife #insects #nature #naturephotography #gardenphotographycompetition #floraphotography #insectphotography #wildlifephotography #callforentries #enternow #closingdate #closingforentries

The results of the Macro Art (Competition 19) Photo Project have been decided! Many congratulations to Erik Nevels! − awarded 1st Place for the winning entry 'Leaf Map', which is included in this post. Also, congratulations to all of the other awarded entrants, and thank you to everyone who entered for taking part. To see all of the awarded images, please visit: /competitions/macro-art-competition-19-results/ Photo: 'Leaf Map' by Erik Nevels. 📷Sony α7 Mark III, Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens, 0.5sec at f/14, ISO 100. SEPARATE ANNOUNCEMENT: PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE IGPOTY MAIN 'COMPETITION 19' CATEGORIES AND THE LATEST (STANDALONE) 'PORTFOLIOS' COMPETITION ARE STILL OPEN FOR ENTRIES, WHICH HAVE A CLOSING DATE OF: OCTOBER 31, 2025 AT 12 NOON (GMT)! DON'T LEAVE IT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE, ALLOW YOURSELF TIME TO CURATE YOUR ENTRIES...PLEASE VISIT THE IGPOTY WEBSITE AT THE URL BELOW FOR FULL TERMS AND TO ENTER: /enter-garden-photography-competition-now/ #igpoty #igpoty19 #igpotyphotoprojects #macroart #art #macrophotography #photography #gardenphotography #photographycompetitions #photocompetitions #competitionresults #gardens #photooftheday #photosoftheday #gardenphotographycompetition #floraphotography #callforentries #enternow #closingdate #closingforentries

Post 2 of 2: The results of the very first (IGPOTY run) photography competition for National Trust Bodnant Garden – 'Life at Bodnant Garden' Special Award (part of Competition 19) are now available to view on the IGPOTY website. Many Congratulations to Michael Jones for the winning entry 'Autumn Leaves'! Congratulations also to all of the other awarded entrants, and thank you to everyone who entered. The full results for this Special Award can be viewed at: /competitions/life-at-bodnant-garden-competition-19-results/ In addition, a selection of the awarded photos are currently on show outdoors at National Trust Bodnant Garden @bodnantgardennt as part of the IGPOTY Exhibition tour, which is on show there until: November 11, 2025. Please check the National Trust website for current opening times/terms before travelling: .uk/visit/wales/bodnant-garden 📷Photo of exhibition by IGPOTY #igpoty #igpotyexhibitions #photographyexhibitions #photoexhibition #ntbodnantgarden #bodnantgarden #wales #gardenphotography #flowerphotography #plants #flowers #photographycompetitions #photocompetitions #gardenphotographycompetition

Post 1 of 2: The results of the very first (IGPOTY run) photography competition for National Trust Bodnant Garden – 'Life at Bodnant Garden' Special Award (part of Competition 19) are now available to view on the IGPOTY website. Many Congratulations to Michael Jones for the winning entry 'Autumn Leaves'! (Show in this post). Congratulations also to all of the other awarded entrants, and thank you to everyone who entered. The full results for this Special Award can be viewed at: /competitions/life-at-bodnant-garden-competition-19-results/ In addition, a selection of the awarded photos are currently on show outdoors at National Trust Bodnant Garden @bodnantgardennt as part of the IGPOTY Exhibition tour, which is on show there until: November 11, 2025. Please check the National Trust website for current opening times/terms before travelling: .uk/visit/wales/bodnant-garden 📷'Life at Bodnant Garden' 1st Place Awarded photo 'Autumn Leaves' by Michael Jones. Canon EOS R5, Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM lens, 20sec at f/16, ISO 100. 📷Photo of exhibition by IGPOTY (shown in 2nd post). #igpoty #igpotyexhibitions #photographyexhibitions #photoexhibition #ntbodnantgarden #bodnantgarden #wales #gardenphotography #flowerphotography #plants #flowers #photographycompetitions #photocompetitions #gardenphotographycompetition

The results of the very first (IGPOTY run) photography competition for English Heritage Walmer Castle and Gardens – 'The Wonders of Walmer' Special Award (part of Competition 18) are now available to view on the IGPOTY website. Many Congratulations to Lucy Ayling for the winning entry 'In Bloom'! Congratulations also to all of the other awarded entrants, and thank you to everyone who entered. The full results for this Special Award can be viewed at: /competitions/the-wonders-of-walmer-competition-18-results/ In addition, all of the awarded photos are currently on show outdoors at Walmer Castle and Gardens as part of the Exhibition 18 tour there until: November 3, 2025. Please check the English Heritage website for current opening times/terms before travelling: .uk/visit/places/walmer-castle-and-gardens/ 📷'The Wonders of Walmer' 1st Place Awarded photo 'In Bloom' by Lucy Ayling Canon Powershot SX500 IS, Canon 4.3-129mm f/3.4-5.8 wide-angle super zoom lens, 1/500sec at f/5.8, ISO 100. 📷Photo of exhibition by IGPOTY. #igpoty #igpotyexhibitions #photographyexhibitions #photoexhibition #thewondersofwalmer #walmercastle #walmercastleandgardens #gardenphotography #flowerphotography #plants #flowers #photographycompetitions #photocompetitions #gardenphotographycompetition

The results of the Black & White (Competition 19) Photo Project have been decided! Many congratulations to Marina Chrysou! awarded 1st Place for the winning entry 'Winter Light', which is included in this post. Also, congratulations to all of the other awarded entrants, and thank you to everyone who entered for taking part. To see all of the awarded images, please visit: /competitions/black-white-competition-19-results/ Photo: 'Winter Light' by Marina Chrysou @marina.chrysou_photography Location: English Heritage Kenwood, London, England, United Kingdom. 📷Nikon Z6 Mark II, Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens, 1/60sec at f/13, ISO 220. #igpoty #igpoty19 #igpotyphotoprojects #blackandwhitephotography #gardenphotography #photographycompetitions #photocompetitions #competitionresults #gardens #photooftheday #photosoftheday #gardenphotographycompetition

The latest IGPOTY Exhibition is on show on the prestigious lawns of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Blenheim Palace @blenheimpalace , featuring a curated selection of images from Exhibition 18 including the Beautiful Blenheim 2025 Special Award – the results for which are available to view on the IGPOTY website. This photography exhibition will be on show outdoors at Blenheim until: September 8th 2025. Entry to the exhibition is free once admitted; admission fees/rules apply. Exhibition may be subject to change. Please check before travelling, see: / Photo 📷: IGPOTY/Blenheim Palace #igpoty #igpoty18 #photographyexhibition #touringexhibitions #outdoorexhibitions #blenheimpalace #visitblenheim #woodstock #oxfordshire #england #uk #beautifulgardens #photographyexhibitionsengland #photographyexhibitionsuk #gardenphotography #botanicalphotography #wildlifephotography #fungiphotography #naturephotography

The results of the very first 'The Splendours of Stourhead' Special Award photography competition have been revealed! Competition partner: National Trust Stourhead Many congratulations to Paul Dibben who is awarded 1st Place for the winning entry 'Autumn View', which is included in this post. Also, congratulations to all of the other awarded entrants, and to everyone who entered – thank you for taking part. To see all of the awarded images, please visit the IGPOTY website: /competitions/the-splendours-of-stourhead-competition-18-results/ A selection of the higher-placed awarded images will be on display alongside the IGPOTY 18 Exhibition when it tours to Stourhead: June 27, 2025 to August 27, 2025 Photo: 'Autumn View' by Paul Dibben. 📷Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens, 1/10sec at f/18, ISO 100. Exhibition dates may be subject to change. Please check the IGPOTY website link included for full details. #igpoty #igpoty18 #igpotyspecialawards #thesplendoursofstourhead #stourhead #ntstourhead #gardenphotography #photographycompetitions #photocompetitions #competitionresults #gardens #photooftheday #photosoftheday #gardenphotographycompetition

The very first (IGPOTY run) photography competition for Walmer Castle & Gardens – 'The Wonders of Walmer' Special Award photography competition will close for entries on: August 2, 2025, at 12 Noon (GMT). This Special Award (part of Competition 18) features some great prizes and is FREE to enter for adults (aged 18 years and older) who are allowed to enter a maximum of 8 images each. However, admission to English Heritage Walmer Castle/its grounds is not included. To enter/for full terms/rules, prize information and closing dates, please visit the IGPOTY website at: /competitions/the-wonders-of-walmer-competition-18/ Photo © Historic England/English Heritage Trust/Jim Holden #igpoty #igpotyspecialawards #thewondersofwalmer #walmercastle #gardenphotography #photographycompetitions #photocompetitions #callforentries #gardens #photooftheday #photosoftheday #gardenphotographycompetition

The latest Beautiful Blenheim (2025) Special Award photography competition will soon close for entries! This Special Award (part of Competition 18) features some great prizes and is FREE to enter for adults (aged 18 years and older) who are allowed to enter a maximum of 8 images each. However, admission to Blenheim Palace/the estate is not included. CLOSING DATE: June 9th, 2025, 12 Noon (GMT) To enter/for full terms/rules, prize information and closing dates, please visit the IGPOTY website at: /competitions/beautiful-blenheim-2025-competition-18/ Photo: 'Lovely on the Water' at Blenheim Palace by Barry Roberts. 📷Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80, Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, 1/60sec at f/8, ISO 320. #igpoty #igpotyspecialawards #beautifulblenheim #blenheimpalace #gardenphotography #photographycompetitions #photocompetitions #callforentries #wildlife #nature #photooftheday #photosoftheday #gardenphotographycompetition