The 2012 Asferico International Nature Photo Competition is open to anyone, amateur or professional, of any age and of any nationality.

Categories

• A – Landscape. Entries must show scenes that are truly wild and awesome. They should convey a sense of wonder and wildness.
• B – The underwater world. Images must feature marine or freshwater life
• C – Mammals
• D – Birds
• E – Other animals
C – D – E Images must show memorable, unusual or striking behaviour. Portraits should capture the character or spirit of the subject and focus on it. The key here is striking originality.
• F – Plants and fungi. This is the category for pictures that highlight the beauty, diversity and importance of all forms of plant life.
• G – Composition and forms. Pictures in this category must illustrate natural subjects in abstract ways, and will be judged for their aesthetic values)
• H – Tema dell’anno: “Natura d’Italia: luci e colori” Only for AFNI associates.