Lava pouring from a volcano with snowy mountains behind
Unearthed by Romain Loubeyre

Earth Photo

What is Earth Photo?

Now, more than ever, photography has the power to draw attention to the challenges facing the natural world and our planet.   

Earth Photo is a world leading international programme, established in 2018. The programme engages with still and moving image makers, across all genres. Earth Photo addresses prescient issues affecting our planet, aiming to stimulate conversations about our environment and the impact of climate change.   

In partnership with Forestry England, Parker Harris and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) Earth Photo organises exhibitions, awards and events that celebrate photography and moving images.

Earth Photo tells compelling stories about our planet, its inhabitants, its beauty, fragility, and resilience. 

Entries for Earth Photo 2023 are now closed. 

A selection of the shortlisted images from 2023 entries will be on display at five of our forests between summer 2023 and spring 2024. 

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The overall winner of Earth Photo 2022 is Mohammad Rakibul Hasan for his pair of photos, The Last Savings at Bengal Delta and The Climate Crisis. 

View the full exhibition online at Earth Photo online

Small group of people in Bangladesh standing on flooded land
The Climate Crisis, 2021 by Mohammad Rakibul Hasan

Don't miss out on the fantastic opportunity to view Earth Photo in stunning forest locations    

A selection of the shortlisted images from 2023 entries will be on display at five of our forests between summer 2023 and spring 2024.

A full exhibition will take place at the Royal Geographical Society, London from 22 June 2023, The Sydney Nolan Trust, Herefordshire 26 June - 23 August 2023 and at the Lishui International Photography Festival, Zhejiang, China from December 2023. 

Forestry England | Royal Geographical Society | Parker Harris
Earth Photo at RGS

Plan your visit...

View from above of red pepper pickers
Event

Earth Photo exhibition at Dalby Forest

23 June - 17 September 2023
Open all day
Dalby Forest

Earth Photo, the international competition and exhibition created by Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), showcases photographs and videos that document the natural world, its breathtaking beauty, and its ever-growing fragility.

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Only 1 left in stock sign next to melting ice cap
Event

Earth Photo exhibition at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

7 July until 13 October 2023
Open all day
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

Earth Photo, the international competition and exhibition created by Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), showcases photographs and videos that document the natural world, its breathtaking beauty, and its ever-growing fragility.

This exhibition will display a selection of the shortlisted entries, allowing visitors to view the stunning images in the beautiful surroundings of the National Pinetum. 

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Earth Photo shortlisted work - Wind Energy and Trees
Event

Earth Photo exhibition at Haldon Forest Park

30 October 2023 until 4 January 2024
Open all day
Haldon Forest Park

Earth Photo, the international competition and exhibition created by Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), showcases photographs and videos that document the natural world, its breathtaking beauty, and its ever-growing fragility.

The Haldon Forest Park exhibition will display a selection of the shortlisted entries, allowing visitors to view the stunning images in a beautiful forest setting. 

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Indian woman in red wedding gown walking in flooded home
Event

Earth Photo exhibition at Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

16 October 2023 until 28 January 2024
Open all day
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

Earth Photo, the international competition and exhibition created by Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), showcases photographs and videos that document the natural world, its breathtaking beauty, and its ever-growing fragility.

The Moors Valley exhibition will display a selection of the shortlisted entries, allowing visitors to view the stunning images in a beautiful forest setting. 

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View from above of red pepper pickers
Event

Earth Photo exhibition at Grizedale

16 December 2023 until 21 April 2024
Open all day
Grizedale

Earth Photo, the international competition and exhibition created by Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers), showcases photographs and videos that document the natural world, its breathtaking beauty, and its ever-growing fragility.

The Grizedale exhibition will display a selection of the shortlisted entries, allowing visitors to view the stunning images in a beautiful forest setting. 

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Nissen Hut sculpture through the trees
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21 September 2022
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