Pembrokeshire ‘Living Coast’ Event
Join us at the Torch Theatre for an evening celebrating Pembrokeshire’s marine and coastal life, and have your eyes opened as experts come together to share stories of their experiences working and living amongst the great Welsh outdoors, and how connections with nature can have great benefits for our wellbeing.
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Ymunwch â ni yn Theatr y Torch am noson i ddathlu bywyd y môr ac arfordir Sir Benfro, a chael eich synnu wrth i arbenigwyr ddod at ei gilydd i rannu straeon am eu profiadau o weithio a byw yn yr awyr agored yng Nghymru, a sut y gall cysylltiadau â natur fod o fudd mawr i’n lles.
Pembrokeshire ‘Living Coast’ Photo Competition
Welcome to the Pembrokeshire ‘Living Coast’ Photo Competition! As part of our annual celebration of wildlife and coastal living, we invite photographers of all ages and skill levels to capture the beauty and diversity of Pembrokeshire’s coast.
Competition Categories
Children’s
Wildlife
For young photographers under 16, focusing on the diverse wildlife found along Pembrokeshire’s coast.
Children’s
Coastal Life
Capturing the essence of coastal life, from beach activities to seaside landscapes, through the eyes of our younger participants.
Adult’s
Wildlife
Showcasing the rich and varied wildlife that thrives in our coastal region.
Adult’s
Coastal Life
Highlighting the lifestyle, scenery, and unique moments that make Pembrokeshire’s coast special.
Schools & Children’s
Photo Competition
The Pembrokeshire Living Coast Schools & Children’s Photo Competition is your chance to showcase your creativity and love for our stunning coast! Open to students and children of any age, the competition invites you to capture what makes our coastal environment special, whether it’s breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife, or the people who care for it.
Watch our explainer video to learn how to enter, along with top tips for taking incredible photos. Let your talent shine and celebrate our coast through your lens!
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Capture Your Photo: Take a photograph that fits one of the categories above. Make sure it showcases the unique charm of Pembrokeshire’s coast.
2. Submit Your Entry: Upload your photo to our competition portal below. You can submit up to three entries per category.
3. Voting and Judging: Once the submission window closes, all photos will be open for public voting. A panel of judges will also review the entries.
Competition Portal
Contest winners
Winners not yet picked!
Surfer Whitesands
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Lower Fishguard
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Whitesands sunset
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Heron 3
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Heron 2
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Heron 1
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Milford Haven 3
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Milford Haven 2
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Milford Haven 1
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Wings outstretched
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Oystercatcher 2
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Oystercatcher 1
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Brân unit
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
September Coastal Path
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Pembrokeshire Coastal Sea Birds Born Healthy and Happy
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Summer Oystercatchers
Autume Calm
Soiling my best feathers
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Sunflower fields after Skomer
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Only gulls allowed
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
People watching wildlife watching people
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
A Pembrokeshire Toad
Wildlife - Children 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Plant 2026
Watching the Skomer sunset
Coastal Life - Children 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Plant 2026
The three amigos
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Enjoying the view at Ceibwr
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Our boat to Skomer
Coastal Life - Children 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Plant 2026
Sunset glory
Coastal Life - Children 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Plant 2026
The Reflect of beauty
Wildlife - Children 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Plant 2026
Christopher robin
Wildlife - Children 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Plant 2026
All aboard the Skomer boat!
Coastal Life - Children 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Plant 2026
Waiting patiently
Wildlife - Children 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Plant 2026
El Galeón Andalucía
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
The Elegance of a Curlew
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Oystersplash
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Future Coral Reef!
Coastal Life - Children 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Plant 2026
Galloping at the sunset
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Sunset at the waterfall
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Walking to sunset
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Galloping at the sunset
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Bounce!
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Splash!
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
The day's last light.
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Sea mist over Fishguard harbour
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Puffin love
Wildlife - Children 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Plant 2026
Clifftop Flower Garden
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
The best spot for a sunset
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Sunset Surf
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Puffin Racing in
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Short eared Owl
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Hermit Home
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Knuckles!
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
From Dinas Head towards Fishguard
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
From the marine walk, Fishguard
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
A view from the trees
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026, Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
It's a Seals Life
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
2become1
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Peekaboo
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Winter at Broadhaven South
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
What Were the Skies Like When You Were Young
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Joy Riders
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Seastacks Hit By Rough Seas
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Streamway to Thorne Island
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Seagulls Stood In Unison
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Sunrise and Streamways
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Stillness & Motion
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
A New Day Begins
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Flowing Around The Rocks
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Coast in colours
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Sunchaser
Coastal Life - Children 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Plant 2026
First reflections
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
The watchful one
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Where the sea meets the land
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Tenby harbour at sunrise
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Stargazing in St David’s
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Patterns and reflections,
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Rocks and clouds
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Reflecting on the life
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Pembrokeshire grandparents
Coastal Life - Children 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Plant 2026
Low tide
Coastal Life - Children 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Plant 2026
Fresh west moments
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Machlud
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Wild Surfer, wild wave.
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Off to the beach
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Nolton Windy
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Sunrise at Poppit sands
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Reflections
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Bore
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
North beach palms
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Bob robin
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Ricketts head
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Rockpool Ablum
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
A Burrowing Shark
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Squid Under Darkness
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Good morning Pembrokeshire
Coastal Life - Children 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Plant 2026
Reflections
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Fishing for Dinner
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
White Sails
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Swan Lake
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Rainbow Kite
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Reflections at the end of the day
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Surf's up .
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Stonechat on flowering Gorse
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Male Wheatear surveying the countryside
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Wheatear leaving its nest with faecal
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Otterly Mischievous
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Fearless Curiosity
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Between Moss and Light
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Can't see me now...
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Sunset skies at Newgale surf.
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Contemplation at Sunrise
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
The Sands.
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Family Time
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Cliffs and waterfalls.
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Surfer's Paradise
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Sunrise over the Green bridge
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Church Rock sunrise
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Church Rock under attack.
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Hidden Beauty
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Sleeping Beauty
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Galactic Shore
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Held Under Cloud
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
The Harbour Holds It’s Breath
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Between Rock and Water
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Together by the Tide
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Tenby
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Blue lagoon
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
The Green Bridge of Wales
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Heron bomb
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Winter fun
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Golden sunset
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Broad haven beach
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Robin
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Bosherston Botanicals
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Strumble head bimble (walking for mental health )
Coastal Life - Children 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Plant 2026
Shining Waters
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Woods sea view
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
The shining seas
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Such a fungi
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Mirror sands on Monkstone
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
When the Aurora found Pembrokeshire
Coastal Life - Children 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Plant 2026
Shifting Sands
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Winters Glow Meets the Aurora
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Cold Tides and Harbour Lights
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Sunrise
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Storm approaching
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
The Bluefin, Back from the Brink
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Ocean Rhythm
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Tunnel reflections
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Snow scene
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Sunshine
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Reflection of a little egret
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Gooseander taking off
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Boat on the river cleddau
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Carew castle at sunrise
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
A Nutty Moment
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Vibrant Perch
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Majesty In Monochrome
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Taking Flight
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
A Moment of Trust – Robin and Human Meet Over Seed
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Newgale Windsurfer
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Rainbow in a storm
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Ceibwr Cliffs
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Ceibwr Cliffs
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Ceibwr Cliffs
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Top of the world
Wildlife - Adults 2026 | Bywyd gwyllt - Oedolion 2026
Frainslake’s natural frame
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Sunset Sea Swims
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Leave nothing but footprints
Coastal Life - Adults 2026 | Bywyd yr Arfordir - Oedolion 2026
Terms & Conditions
The closing date for applications is midnight, Sunday 15th February 2026
- Voting for the People’s Choice Award will open at midday, Monday 16th February closing at midnight, Monday 23rd February 2026.
- You must be under 14 to enter the children’s competition and photographers may be assisted by parent/guardians of child entering the competition.
- Images must be of wildlife (flora or fauna), or for the ‘Coastal Life’ category, images that capture work or leisure around the Pembrokeshire Coast that align with PCF’s vision ‘to secure sustainable coasts and oceans for future generations’
- Images must have been taken in Pembrokeshire in 2025-26.
- There is an entry submission limit: up to three images per category, per entrant.
Photography Competition:
Full Terms & Conditions
Your decision to enter Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum’s Photography Competition 2025 denotes your acceptance and adherence to these rules.
- Closing Date for entries is midnight on Sunday 15th February 2026.
- Voting for the People’s Choice Award will open at midday, Monday 16th February, closing at midnight, Monday 23rd February 2026.
- You must be under 14 to enter the children’s competition and photographers may be assisted by parent/guardians of child entering the competition.
- Images must be of wildlife (flora or fauna), or for the ‘Coastal Life’ category, images that capture work or leisure around the Pembrokeshire Coast that align with PCF’s vision ‘to secure sustainable coasts and oceans for future generations’
- Images must have been taken in Pembrokeshire in 2025-26.
- There is an entry submission limit: up to three images per category, per entrant.
- Images must not include pets, animals kept in zoos or on farms. If you include people in your photograph, you must have their permission before submission.
- A judging panel will decide on the winner(s) of 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed entries. All decisions by the judges will be final and binding.
- There is no cash alternative to any prizes offered.
- Images must have been taken by the entrant, and not have won a national or international competition or have been published before.
- Photographs that have been materially altered in digital processing may be disqualified solely at the judges’ discretion.
- The photographer must be the sole author and owner of the copyright of photos entered into the competition.
- By entering the competition, photographers agree that their images may be used by Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum for promotion and publicity of current and future projects.
- Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum will respect copyright of all images entered into the competition and will not pass the images on to any third party without permission.
- All images submitted to the Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum competition & galleries are subject to review. Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum reserve the right to reject inappropriate images or images that are not within the current theme / time frame without notification. Photos must respect the Marine Code of conduct.
- The winner(s) must acknowledge their win within 7 days of being notified or the prize may be re-allocated to the next-placed winner.
- This competition is open to all residents of the United Kingdom & Ireland except employees of Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum and related projects.
