The Royal Society have launched their annual photography competition, celebrating the communication of science to wider audiences.

This year the competition is split into five categories, including one for ecology and environmental science, as well as earth science and climatology, micro-imaging, behaviour and astronomy.

The overall winner of the competition will win £500, and winners of the individual categories receive £250.

It is free to enter, and the closing date for entries is 31st August 2017. For more information and to see some of last year's entries and winners, visit the website.