Asferico International Nature Photography Competition 2026 (XX edition)
Asferico is one of Europe's leading nature photography competitions, organised by the Italian Association of Nature Photographers (AFNI) and now in its 20th edition. The 2026 cycle closed in December 2025 with a total prize pool of EUR 15,000+ across mammals, birds, plants, landscapes, underwater and conservation categories. Editing rules are unusually strict, effectively limiting acceptable post-processing to dust spotting, noise reduction, and modest tonal adjustments.
- Deadline
- December 7, 2025
- Entry fee
- EUR 30 adult standard (until 30 Nov), EUR 35 (1-7 Dec); free for entrants under 18
Authenticity policy
AI policy
Editing of files is permitted only if limited to a basic cleaning (removal of stains due to dust on the camera sensor and noise reduction), slight adjustments of saturation, contrast, tonal values or curves.
RAW files
Not specified
Editing rules
Editing is restricted to basic cleaning, noise reduction, and slight tonal adjustments. Generative AI and compositing fall outside the permitted scope, making AI use effectively banned even though the rules predate explicit generative-AI language. Captive animals, nest-bound birds, and cultivated plants are also ineligible.
Verified on June 12, 2026