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The National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition is once again open for entries — and we’re after your most spectacular shots from the past year. To be in with a chance of having your work published in the magazine, submit your images in up to six categories, from people and places to food and wildlife. Judged by industry-leading photographers and editors, the competition is your opportunity to be noticed and win a great prize.

THE CATEGORIES

People
More often than not, it’s the people you encounter that make a trip — but it can be difficult capturing the character of someone you’ve only just met. Have you managed it?

City life
Labyrinthine souks, striking architecture, edgy street art — life in cities takes on many forms. Finding your subject amid the hubbub is the key to urban photography.

Landscape
Shooting a landscape might seem easy, but few can really draw out the defining features. Can you identify intriguing contrasts, or show a level of detail that others can’t see?

Wildlife
Wildlife is one of the great wonders of travel. Spotting creatures in their natural habitat often requires luck — capturing them requires skill.

Food
Whether it’s a local farmer bringing in the harvest or chefs hard at work in a street kitchen, this category celebrates every stage of the culinary journey from field to fork.

Portfolio
The portfolio category demands more than a single stunning photograph — up to 10 images should combine to tell a multifaceted yet cohesive story of a destination, whether it fits into one of the other categories or encompasses them all.

THE PRIZE
The Grand Prize winner, from the six categories, will receive a luxury three-night escape to a UK hotel of their choice, courtesy of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). With over 600 hotels in 90 destinations, including 36 in the UK, SLH offers boutique stays with a strong sense of place, from chic city-centre hotels to rustic fishermen’s huts. The prize includes the SLH Book, a limited-edition coffee-table book featuring the brand’s beautifully curated portfolio.