Get snap happy

Photo credit: Freddy Jones, Grass Snake Pond Dipping

If you love taking photos of your fave pony, why not enter the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards? Entries are now open and it’s super-easy to get involved as you can submit pictures you’ve taken with a camera or your phone!

The competition is open to young people aged under 18 and you can enter pictures of pets, wildlife and other animals. There are lots of different categories to choose from, including a new Instagram category.

TV star and RSPCA vice president Chris Packham will be helping choose the winners. He said: “We want to see creative photos of pets, farm animals or wildlife and you don’t need expensive equipment to do that. Last year we saw some stunning photos taken on mobile devices.”

Individual category winners will be chosen, then the judges will select an overall winner. Plus, a selection of photos entered in the Mobile Phone category will be put to the public vote for a People’s Choice Award.

Prizes include camera kit and a photography break.

The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 16 August. You can enter your images online at rspca.org.uk/ypa