Natural History Wanderings

Lynx Edicions has announced a new bird photo contest:

“Lynx Edicions, publisher of the Handbook of the Birds of the World and the Internet Bird Collection, announces the launch of the First Edition of the HBW World Bird Photo Contest, created with the aspiration of becoming the most important bird photography competition at the world level. The contest aims to encourage and disseminate knowledge about birds, while at the same time inspiring creativity in the art of photography. To these ends, its focus is on photography that is ethical, grounded in the utmost respect for the conservation of birds and their habitats, and without unnecessary digital manipulation.”

First Prize will be $10,000. The jury will also select 3 winning photos, 10 honourable mentions and 4 special prizes.

Special Prizes will be awarded to:
(1) Best Compact Camera
(2) PhotoBest Digiscoped Photo
(3) Best Endangered Bird Photo***
(4) Best Vox Populi Photo – selected by the Public Jury

To learn more and submit photos go to: http://www.hbwcontest.com/