THE Saved Nature Photography Competition urges everyone with a love of nature to capture a great shot of the landscape, habitat or wildlife in a national park or reserve for a chance at sharing in $24,000 of cash prizes and be exhibited at a major international conservation event.
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Deadline for entries is less than one month to go, with a closing date of October 15.
There has been a gorgeous entry of Montague Island Nature Reserve entered by specialist photographer Justin Gilligan.
His photograph is entitled “Down by the Pool” and features water washing over one of the many shallow rock pool found around Montague Island.
Winning entries will be exhibited at the IUCN World Parks Congress 2014 in November, a once-in-a-decade global event which will influence the future management of parks and reserves across the world.
Participants in “Saved” take a photo that tells the story of a national park, marine park or other protected area and inspire others to explore and help save these precious places.
There are three themes to choose from - Parks, People and Planet. Images can be entered in four categories - professional, enthusiast, student (aged 13-18) or social, where images are uploaded directly to Instagram with the hashtag #wpcparks, #wpcpeople or #wpcplanet.
Saved curator, commercial photographer Murray Vanderveer, said there was nothing more rewarding for a photographer than to capture an image that connected with people and motivated change.
“Australia has a deep connection between people and nature, from the rich traditions of Aboriginal Australians to the popularity of our national parks and the coastal lifestyle enjoyed by so many of us today,” Mr Vanderveer said.
“Photography and other types of engagement in national parks and protected areas, provides the kind of engagement that helps to keep these areas protected.
“By sharing your images and stories about your experiences you help to encourage others to explore these inspiring natural wonders that are so close and available to all Australians.
“Saved is also a great opportunity to go in the running for cash prize and the recognition of having your work seen by more than 4,000 local and international delegates at the IUCN World Parks Congress,” he said.
Online entries and more information on Saved Nature Photography Competition can be found at http://www.wpcsaved.com