Photo Programme

Suve kasukas. Foto: Uve-Rain Uusrand

Results of the "Beauty of Summer" Photo Contest:

The photo contest lasted exactly one month and brought us 300 photos from 80 photographers! ✨

The jury, consisting of Remo Savisaar (chair), Kalmer Lehepuu, and Silver Gutmann, evaluated the photos. In addition, representatives from Wildlife Dreams, Tuulingu Puhkemaja, Visit Saastna, and RMK selected their favorite images.

🏆 Awarded Works:
🌿 Wildlife Dreams – Uve-Rain Uusrand “Summer Coat” and Erik Mandre “Summer Night Croaker”
🌿 Tuulingu Puhkemaja – Tiina Samra “Nastik on a Journey”
🌿 Visit Saastna – Aivar Sokk “From Summer to Summer”
🌿 RMK – Maia Zeiger “Bog Idyll” and Madli Nurme “Radiant Morning”

🎫 MAFF Festival Passes were awarded to:
Erik Mandre, Verner Kaur, Priit Noogen, Ragnis Pärnmets, Ene Lainemäe, Tauri Tammeleht, Ragmar Lõhmus, Andrei Reinol, Aivar Sokk, Helen Kallaste, Alvin Tarkmees, Eleri Lopp, Argo Argel, Uve-Rain Uusrand, Andres Papp, Klaas Huwel, Mati Kose, Merja Roostalu, Ilmar Kaur, and Maia Zeiger.

Swallowtails. Photo: Remo Savisaar

Photo Contest – The Beauty of Summer

The aim of the photo contest “The Beauty of Summer” is to gather a beautiful collection of images showcasing the summer charm of Estonian nature.

We welcome photos of landscapes, colors, moods, as well as birds, mammals, insects, and plants — everything that fits under the theme of “the beauty of summer.” From the submitted works, the jury will make a selection that will form a beautiful online gallery, which can also be shared on social media (Facebook).

This way, the chosen photos and their authors will gain the widest possible visibility.

Summer morning. Photo: Remo Savisaar

Participation Rules for the “Beauty of Summer” Photo Contest:

• The contest lasts exactly one month: 07.08.2025 – 07.09.2025. The deadline for photo submissions is September 7th. After that, the jury will evaluate the entries. Results will be announced on September 22nd.

• The photo must be taken in Estonia.

• Each participant may submit up to 5 photos.

• The contest theme is summer beauty. Submissions are welcome that showcase natural landscapes, colors, moods, and freely living wildlife such as birds, mammals, insects, butterflies, and plants.

NB! Photos of people, garden plants, buildings, vehicles, pets, etc. are not eligible. This is strictly a nature photography contest.

• Photos must be submitted digitally, in JPG format.

• The long side of the photo must be at least 2000 pixels.

• Adding or removing objects in photos is not allowed (including frames, watermarks, author’s signature, name, etc.). The only exception is removing dust spots. Organizers reserve the right to request the original camera file (RAW or JPG) from the author for comparison if needed.

• When processing photos, participants should follow good practice and present the scene truthfully and naturally.

• Finalists will be contacted by the jury via e-mail to confirm the story and/or description of the photo and the shooting time. This information will be displayed alongside the author’s name. The exact location of the photo will remain undisclosed to protect the subjects and photographers’ shooting sites.

• The sender of the photo(s) is responsible for ensuring they hold the copyright to the work.

The organizers reserve the right to use submitted photos in connection with the contest and its results in online platforms, media, exhibitions, and public events, always crediting the author.