Canon has joined forces with the London Camera Exchange to back next year?s British Deer Society competition which features quarterly rounds, as well as an overall winner.

Photography enthusiasts are invited to enter the contest for the chance to win the top prize of a Canon EOS 400D digital SLR with 18-55mm lens, plus a year?s membership of the British Deer Society.

Quarterly prizes include cash and Canon printing paper supplied by the London Camera Exchange.

There are three categories: Deer; Deer Country; and Stalking Connections.

Photographers must enter three of the four quarters for the chance to win the overall title.

The closing dates for each quarter are 10 February, 1 May, 10 August and 20 October 2007.

For details and an entry form visit www.bds.org.uk

Picture credit: BDS Image Library/Matthew Peaster