Earth Photo 2025 at Hardwick
Engage with thought-provoking photographs inspired by climate change and the environment.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Now more than ever, photography has the power to draw attention to the challenges facing the natural world and our planet.
The photographers in this exhibition are showing a compelling story about the environment, about nature, about people, forests, the landscape and the varied impacts of climate change.
From over 1,500 submissions, the winners have been announced:
Earth Photo 2025 Overall Winner: Lorenzo Poli, Autophagy
Royal Geographical Society Climate of Change Award: Liam Man, Carcass of the Ice Beast
Forestry England Forest Ecosystem Award: Mateo Borrero, Water line
Moving Image Award: Mohammad Rakibul Hasan and Fabeha Monir, The Taste of Honey
Sidney Nolan Trust Residency Prize: Shane Hynan, Beneath | Beofhód
David Wolf Kaye Future Potential Award (Photo): Issam Chorrib, La Hepica – Consumed Living Spaces
David Wolf Kaye Future Potential Award (Film): Miranda Barton, Soft Fascination
Photoworks Digital Residency: Shane Hynan, Beneath | Beofhód
New Scientist Editors Awards: Vivian Wan, Rotary Screw Taps Adam Sebire, Sikorluppoq (‘the sea ice is not good’)
Established in 2018 by Forestry England, the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and Parker Harris, Earth Photo is a world-leading international programme dedicated to engaging with still and moving image makers. Its main objective is to reveal the narratives behind the pictures, encouraging conversations about our world, its inhabitants, environments, and the changing climate.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 01246 850430 Booking not needed.
- Meeting point
The exhibit will be along the wineglass towards the entrance to the Summer of Play.
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