Celebrate the beauty, behaviour and diversity of birds across Southeast Asia.
From fleeting encounters to remarkable displays of bird behaviour, every photograph can reveal a story from nature. Wings of Southeast Asia, the Sony Bird Photography Contest, invites photographers across the region to share the moments that inspire them and celebrate its rich birdlife through their own creative perspective.
Explore the three contest themes below, choose the one that best fits your photograph and continue to the respective theme’s entry page for submission.
Let Your Birding Story Take Flight
- Showcase your work: Put your bird photography in front of a regional audience.
- Tell a meaningful story: Highlight the beauty, character and behaviour of birds through a memorable image.
- Be recognised: Stand a chance to receive prizes and regional recognition.
- Inspire the community: Encourage greater appreciation for Southeast Asia’s birdlife and natural environments.
Choose Your Theme
Wings of Discovery
(Open Category)
Now till 07 December
Every birding journey begins with a single encounter.
Complete the Bird Photography 101 course, earn your digital badge, and share a photo of a bird you’ve encountered. Add a short description based on “My Memorable Bird Encounter”: what made it memorable and what you discovered.
Smartphone and camera photos from any brand are accepted.
Complete your
Bird Photography 101 course here.
Portraits in Focus
(Open Category)
Now till 07 December
Every bird has a story. Tell it through your lens.
Submit your favourite bird portrait with a short story based on “The Story Behind the Portrait.” Share what makes the bird or sighting special and how your photograph captures its character, beauty or connection to its surroundings.
Photos from any camera brand are accepted.
Fleeting Moments in Flight
(Sony Category)
Now till 07 December
Some moments appear without warning and disappear just as quickly.
Open to Sony photographers. Share your best bird-in-flight image with a short story based on “Fleeting Moments in Flight.” Tell us what made the shot challenging or memorable, and how your technique and Sony gear helped you capture it.
Photos must be taken with Sony cameras and Sony lenses.
Prizes and Recognition
Wings of Discovery
1st Prize: RX10 V
10x Honorable Mentions: Exclusive Sony Premium Gifts
Portraits in Focus
1st Prize: Alpha 7R VI + SEL400F45GM
10x Honorable Mentions: Exclusive Sony Premium Gifts
Fleeting Moments in Flight
1st Prize: Alpha 7R VI + SEL600F63GM
10x Honorable Mentions: Exclusive Sony Premium Gifts
Contest at a Glance
| Contest period | 26 Oct 2026 – 7 Dec 2026 |
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| Number of entries | Maximum 1 entry per theme for each participant |
| Results announcement | From 21 Dec 2026 Winners will be notified via email, with the results also announced on Sony’s social media platforms. |
How to Enter
1. Choose your theme and proceed to the relevant theme entry page.
2. Log in to My Sony account.
3. Complete the form, upload your image and submit before the closing date.
Participants should review the full contest terms and conditions on the entry page before submitting. Incomplete entries or submissions that do not meet the stated requirements may not be considered.
Judging
Entries will be assessed by a panel of judges based on the criteria below.
- Composition & Creativity: The strength of the composition, visual approach and creative use of the frame.
- Originality of Narrative: The originality and impact of the story conveyed through the image.
All decisions made by the organiser (Sony) and judges are final.
Meet the Judges for your Country
Wings of Discovery
Adam Teo is a wildlife photographer with a background in Zoology, animal conservation, education and public engagement. Combining a deep understanding of wildlife behaviour with a passion for photography, he is best known for capturing birds in flight and wildlife action. Adam also conducts photography workshops, sharing his expertise in camera techniques, fieldcraft and composition.
Portraits in Focus
Being fascinated with nature ever since he was young, Lu San finds joy through photographing the beauty of birds and wildlife. Combining his experience from other genres of photography, he always strives to capture something special, even if it means braving a heavy downpour.
Fleeting Moments in Flight
Fiona Leung is a Singapore-based bird photographer and Sony Alpha Professional with a passion for capturing the beauty, behaviour and unique character of birds in their natural habitats. With experience serving as a judge for Sony photography competitions, she brings a keen eye for visual storytelling, technical excellence and artistic expression, while inspiring a deeper appreciation for birdlife and its conservation.
Ready to Share Your Best Birding Moment?
Select your theme, review the full requirements and submit your entry. Your photograph could be the one that inspires others to look closer at the remarkable birdlife around us.
Choose a Theme and Enter now.
Terms and Conditions
For more information about the terms and conditions, please visit this link: Terms and Conditions
