NYC4PA - International Juried Photography Open Call

• New York Center for Photographic Arts

• Deadline: November 2nd, 2025

• Category: Animal Kingdom

• Prize: $4,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities

The world around us is alive with animals of every kind. Some are majestic and wild, like lions prowling across the savanna, tigers lurking in the jungle, and bears roaming forests and mountains. Others are powerful yet gentle, such as elephants helping in the Asian lumber trade, while countless more are our everyday companions—dogs wagging their tails, cats stretching lazily on the couch, or birds chirping happily in their cages. Even a simple fish tank or a small terrarium with reptiles can remind us how diverse life truly is.

Wherever you find yourself, animals are never far away. Perhaps you are fortunate enough to embark on an African safari, camera in hand, ready to capture herds of zebras or the quiet grace of a giraffe. Maybe you are wandering through Southeast Asia, spotting monkeys leaping between trees, or you’re visiting a local zoo or aquarium, marveling at species from every corner of the globe. And sometimes, you don’t need to travel far at all—just step outside your front door, and nature is already waiting. Photography allows us to freeze these moments: a puppy bounding with joy, a parakeet tapping at your glasses, dolphins bursting out of the water in play, or even a butterfly hovering delicately above a bloom. The finish line of a horse race, a mouse nibbling on a crumb of cheese, or a honeybee busily collecting nectar—each scene tells its own story. The world of animals is never still, and every encounter is an opportunity worth capturing.