International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) has announced a photographic partnership with the National Trust. In conjunction with this, the 2011 competition sees the introduction of a new category, called ‘Breathing Spaces’ - intended to be a “celebration of the natural world as a place for people to relax, have fun and find inspiration”. Chris Lacey, the National Trust’s Photographic Manager, said. “International Garden Photographer of the Year is a great success story and the National Trust is delighted to be working together with the organisers. We are always trying to encourage our visitors to enjoy what our gardens and landscapes can offer and photography can be a huge part of that for most people. I hope that everyone who takes part has a truly inspired experience and I very much look forward to seeing the resulting imagery!” The 2011 competition launches on 1st March.

IGPOTY Press Release

National Trust announces support for International Garden Photographer of the Year

International Garden Photographer of the Year has announced a photographic partnership with the National Trust – which will create a brand new award category for the 2011 competition launching on 1st March.

The new category will be called ‘Breathing Spaces’ and judges will be looking for photographs which capture the spirit of outdoor places – whether those are gardens or countryside landscapes.  The category will be a celebration of the natural world as a place for people to relax, have fun and find inspiration.

International Garden Photographer of the Year is organised in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the winning images will be shown there in a unique outdoor exhibition, as well as at various National Trust properties.

In conjunction with IGPOTY, The National Trust is welcoming photographers into their gardens and estates – and all images, whether shot within National Trust grounds and properties or anywhere else in the world, are eligible for the competition. 

Chris Lacey, the National Trust’s Photographic Manager, said. “International Garden Photographer of the Year is a great success story and the National Trust is delighted to be working together with the organisers.  We are always trying to encourage our visitors to enjoy what our gardens and landscapes can offer and photography can be a huge part of that for most people.  I hope that everyone who takes part has a truly inspired experience and I very much look forward to seeing the resulting imagery!”

Philip Smith, MD at IGPOTY said: ‘We feel it’s a huge achievement for our competition to be recognised by the National Trust and are proud to be launching the new category together. 

“The opportunity to shoot within National Trust properties as well as other open spaces gives photographers total creative freedom, while being able to shoot in some outstanding locations throughout England and Wales. We really hope this new category will really inspire photographers to be creative about their own ‘Breathing Space’ be that an epic landscape, a formal garden or a roof-top sanctuary in the middle of town.”

More information about the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition at www.igpoty.com

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