<h5>Insect photo competition?!</h5><p>Various photo competitions are held worldwide for people to take photos of animals, birds, nature, etc. In this article, we will cover a competition that is cool and unique.</p><p>Talented photographers participating in this competition search around for models or subjects to click photos of.</p><p>But, their ‘models’ are different and tiny - everyday insects that we see and shoo away without giving much thought.</p><h5>Who organised this photography competition?</h5><p>The Royal Entomological Society held a photography competition. It is an organisation that is dedicated to the study of insects.</p><p>The participants (who are not professional photographers) had to click photos of various insects and submit them last year.</p><p>There were two categories: The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.insectweek.org/art-and-photography/2023-photography-competition-winners-over-18-category/">over-18 category</a> and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.insectweek.org/art-and-photography/2023-photography-competition-winners-under-18-category/">under-18 category</a>. The results of this competition have been announced recently. The winning photo in the over-18 category was by Luke Chambers, and the under-18 category was won by Gustav Parenmark.</p><p>We have shared some of the cool photos clicked by the participants, along with the winning pictures of each category.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/newsahoot.appspot.com/Cuckoo_1400x963_b77a2da7c4.jpg" alt="Cuckoo-1400x963.jpg"><figcaption>The winning photo in the over-18 category by Luke Chambers. Photo by Luke Chambers on Royal Entomological Society.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/newsahoot.appspot.com/Wasp_In_Conifer_scaled_010c16db3f.jpg" alt="WaspInConifer-scaled.jpg"><figcaption>A wasp photo submitted in the over-18 category by Steven Mahy. Photo by Steven Mahy on Royal Entomological Society.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img alt="Spoonwing-1400x933.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/newsahoot.appspot.com/Spoonwing_1400x933_426c426269.jpg"><figcaption>A photo submitted in the over-18 category by Katarzyna Bukowska. Photo by Katarzyna Bukowska on Royal Entomological Society.</figcaption></figure><h5>The importance of such a competition.</h5><p>A judge of the competition said that insects are one of the most diverse groups on Earth, yet so little is known about them. A competition like this can help provide a window for us to understand and appreciate the beauty of the insect world.</p><p>Insects also play an essential role in the ecosystem. Some of them, like bees, help pollinate crops and flowers, while some act as food sources for other birds. Some even help keep pests under control by eating them.</p><p>Sadly, their population face huge threats due to climate change, habitat loss, etc., which can cause them to die. So, this competition and its stunning images can inspire people to save them.</p><p>An insect photography competition can also lead to the discovering of a new species, which scientists can then study.</p><figure class="image"><img alt="Tranquility-1400x821.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/newsahoot.appspot.com/Tranquility_1400x821_d7d1a0680c.jpg"><figcaption>The winning photo in the under-18 category by Gustav Parenmark. Photo by Gustav Parenmark on Royal Entomological Society.</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/cool-insect-photo-competition%2Ffly-lunch-1.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=e1ac2b45-963c-4009-ae06-2b3c0028b5c0"><figcaption>A photo by an eight-year-old kid in the under-18 category. Photo by Jamie Smart on Royal Entomological Society.</figcaption></figure><h5>2024 Photography Competition!</h5><p>The society’s latest insect photography competition is live. It is a good chance for all amateur photographers to showcase their skills and submit photos in two categories, like last year.</p><p>However, no professional photographers are allowed to participate in this competition. If you want to participate, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.insectweek.org/art-and-photography/2024-photography-competition/">you can submit photos on their website</a>.</p><p>But do get permission from your parents first.</p>

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