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[Patrick Neave]

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Subject: WildPhotos 2007 - Exploring the power of nature photography
From:    "Sarah Mitchell" <Sarah.mitchell at wildscreen.org.uk>
Date:    Thu, June 7, 2007 1:01 pm
To:      info at nwbcc.org.uk
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I am writing to tell you about WildPhotos 2007 - an exciting two-day
event aimed at wildlife and nature photographers, amateur and
professional alike.  We think this will be of interest to your members
and would appreciate you forwarding the information to them. For more
details please visit our website at www.wildphotos.org.uk
<http://www.wildphotos.org.uk/> .

We look forward to welcoming you to WildPhotos 2007 in October.

A Wildscreen initiative, in partnership with Shell Wildlife Photographer
of the Year
WildPhotos <http://www.wildphotos.org.uk/>  2007 dates: 26th-27th
October 2007<http://www.wildphotos.org.uk/inc/img/topDate.gif>

WildPhotos 2007


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Register now for WildPhotos!



WildPhotos 2007 <http://www.wildphotos.org.uk>
Exploring the power of nature photography

Friday 26 & Saturday 27 October
Royal Geographic Society, Kensington, London


Find out how to take, improve, publish, earn a living from, and make a
difference with nature photographs at WildPhotos 2007.

This two-day event brings together many of the world's best wildlife and
landscape photographers, plus leading photographic agents and
publishers, to offer insights, tips and visions to appeal to everyone
with an interest in nature imagery.

We are delighted to tell you that the website for WildPhotos 2007 is now
live at www.wildphotos.org.uk where you can view the content
<http://www.wildphotos.org.uk/index.php?pageid=2&parentid=0>  and
register as a delegate
<https://www.wildphotos.org.uk/index.php?pageid=6&parentid=0> .



We look forward to welcoming you to WildPhotos 2007 in October.




REGISTER NOW
<https://www.wildphotos.org.uk/index.php?pageid=6&parentid=0>


More information

Hosting the two day photographic jamboree will be TV presenter and
naturalist Chris Packham, a prize-winner in past Wildlife Photographer
of the Year competitions, who has also presented his own TV series on
the art and craft of nature photography.

 Chris
Packham<http://www.wildfilmnews.org/inc/images/newsletter/WildPhotos/chr
ispackham_sm.jpg>
Confirmed speakers include:


Frans Lanting, one of the biggest names in nature photography;
Doug Allan, a specialist in Arctic/Antarctic photography;
Karl Ammann, celebrated for his often hazardous efforts to chronicle the
bushmeat trade;
Colin Baxter, photographer and publisher;
Gary Braasch, internationally known through his photo-documenting of the
effects of global warming;
Pete Cairns, who specialises in atmospheric nature photography in
northern climes;
Mark Carwardine, photographer, writer, presenter and whale-and-dolphin
expert;
Eddie Ephraums, an expert user and teacher of creative development
techniques;
Robert Glenn Ketchum, the acclaimed and highly influential landscape
photographer;
Pal Hermansen, who combines nature, landscape and photography to create
fine art;
Tim Laman, field biologist and National Geographic photographer;
Colin Prior, leading UK landscape photographer.


They will be joined by other leading photographers, agents and
publishers, to offer a programme that takes in technical and digital
advice, commercial opportunities, fieldcraft, artistry and the role of
nature photography in conservation and environmental campaigning.



Check out the WildPhotos content pages
<http://www.wildphotos.org.uk/index.php?pageid=2&parentid=0>  for a
detailed programme



 Copyright: Frans
Lanting<http://www.wildfilmnews.org/inc/images/newsletter/WildPhotos/008
479-01_T.jpg> Running alongside the event will be a presentation of
nature photography, including work by the guest speakers and by winners
of Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007, the results of which
will be announced at the Natural History Museum earlier the same week.
Friday's programme also features a presentation by Frans Lanting about
his stills and words project Life: A Journey Through Time, with music by
Philip Glass.

Tickets for the symposium are on sale now and cost GBP95 for one day
(GBP75, students, state benefit claimants and over-60s) or GBP165
(GBP125) for both days. Bookings can be made online at
www.wildphotos.org.uk
<https://www.wildphotos.org.uk//index.php?pageid=6&parentid=0> .
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Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year


Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year
<http://www.wildphotos.org.uk/index.php?pageid=188&parentid=33> The
Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year
<http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions/wpy/index.
jsp>  Competition is an international showcase for the very best
photography featuring natural subjects. The competition is owned by two
UK institutions that pride themselves on revealing and championing the
diversity of life on Earth - the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife
Magazine - and is sponsored by Shell.

The longest running and most prestigious event of its kind in the world
- last year's competition attracted more than 18,000 entries from
amateurs and professionals of all ages and from no fewer than 55
countries. And with wildlife photographers pushing the boundaries
year-after-year, as well as several new and revised categories, the 2007
competition promises to be bigger and more inspiring than ever. Entrants
can win an impressive GBP10,000 prize if they become the overall
individual winner, the highest prize ever offered in this competition.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony that will take place
in October at the Natural History Museum, London. All the winning and
commended photographs will then go on display at the Natural History
Museum until April 2008.

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WildPhotos Sponsors


WildPhotos 2007 would not be possible without the much appreciated
assistance of its sponsors and supporters.







Principal Sponsor

Cemex <http://www.wildphotos.org.uk/index.php?pageid=186&parentid=33>

<http://www.wildscreenfestival.org/index.php?pageid=152&parentid=149>


Major Sponsor

Canon <http://www.wildphotos.org.uk/index.php?pageid=187&parentid=33>



Sponsor



Jetwing Eco Holidays <http://www.jetwingeco.com>







A Wildscreen initiative, in partnership with Shell Wildlife Photographer
of the Year

Wildscreen
<http://www.wildphotos.org.uk/index.php?pageid=197&parentid=33>
<http://www.wildphotos.org.uk/index.php?pageid=188&parentid=33>


Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year is owned by the Natural History
Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine. Sponsored by Shell.
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