International Garden Photographer of the Year

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NEWS ITEMS Early Bird Competition Discount Photographing at National Trust properties (England, Wales, Northern Ireland) Exhibition by 2008 Finalist Sally Smith Early bird competition discount The Magic of the Midsummer Garden For the months of June, July and August, you can enter a set of four single images in any of the seven competition categories at HALF PRICE (£5). When paying, just enter the promotional voucher GPSI0808 to receive your discount. At the end of each month, one of our key judges, Andrew Lawson, will choose ten of his personal favourites that best capture 'The Magic of the Midsummer Garden'. Take a look at the winners for JUNE. Andrew's ten winners will each receive a copy of the fabulous book that accompanies the exhibition, Garden Photographer of the Year, Collection 01. And all entries will automatically go through to the competition proper to be judged on 31st January 2009. Last year one of our 'early bird' winners went through to claim a top prize in the competition itself! Offer ends: 31st August 2008 Any problems? Go to the Help page. Photographing at National Trust properties (England, Wales, Northern Ireland) The National Trust is pleased to be able to offer photographers the opportunity to take photographs at its properties for entry into International Garden Photographer of the Year.. As part of that opportunity The National Trust would like to make clear certain conditions that apply. These conditions are set out in detail in our Competition Rules. Click here to see the detailed conditions that apply. In summary: You must download an access contract form and model release form Read the detailed terms and conditions carefully. If interested in shooting at a National Trust property, you will pay for entry to the property, or if a member, show your membership card to gain access. You must obey all other standard National Trust Terms and Conditions of entry. You must take the access contract with you to the property, and approach a member of the property staff team for them to agree and sign - before any imagery is taken if possible. If images of people are to be taken it is the responsibility of the photographer to approach each person and get them to sign the standard model release form You then submit your images to International Garden Photographer of the Year in the usual way. If your image is shortlisted you will be contacted so that you can send in your completed release forms. Read the detailed terms and conditions PRESS RELEASE Finalist, Sally Smith, GPOTY 2008, is holding her first exhibition ‘Portfolio of a Garden’ in September. Her work is featured in Devon Open Studios 2008. This yearly event, organised by Devon Artist Network, features over 350 artists and photographers. Nine Art Trail Maps reveal a diversity of work as well as featuring renowned local restaurants and hotels for the visitor. ‘Portfolio of a Garden’ exhibition is located in the South Hams Art Trail and displays plant portraits captured from the photographer’s garden. The exhibition will be held in her adjoining studio. Framed prints, posters and cards will be for sale. Visitors are also welcome to view the garden. Open 6-14 September, 10.30am-4.30pm. Admission free. No dogs. Wild Rose Cottage, Ashprington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 7UW. Free maps available from tourist offices, art galleries, libraries and hotels.