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From: "ATUL N. CHOTAI" <kasumbo@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2012 11:55:55 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Wild Life Images
To: Amit Vaghela <amit_vaghela16@yahoo.com>
Who's bringing the chips..? Otter enjoying a fish supper is just one
photo in amazing gallery of wildlife images
By
Nick Enoch
PUBLISHED:
17:21 GMT, 10 October 2012
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UPDATED:
08:11 GMT, 11 October 2012
A startled otter stares at the
lens while enjoying a snack. Meanwhile, a green hairy spider camouflages
itself against some foliage... and two flamingos kiss.These
incredible pictures, and more, will be on display later this month when
20 of the world's greatest wildlife photographers gather in London and
reveal the secrets of their art.Hosted by zoologist and
conservationist Mark Carwardine and wildlife expert and TV presenter
Chris Packham, WildPhotos - the UK's largest wildlife photography show
- takes place at the Royal Geographical Society on October 19 and
20.Scroll down for video
Snack attack: A giant otter eating a fish is one
of the images that will be on display at the WildPhotos exhibition in
London on October 19 and 20
Have you twigged what I am? A green hairy spider
blends into the background. Hosted by zoologist Mark Carwardine and TV
presenter Chris Packham, WildPhotos takes place at the Royal
Geographical Society
Take my breath away: A wren male fills the spring air with an early morning song
In the pink: Two flamingos enjoy a peck on each other's beaks
Here kitty, kitty: A brave snapper gets up close and personal with a tiger
Eye, eye, what's this then? A curious insect stares out the lensman
during a leaf stand-off
All white? A Polar bear traverses the Arctic snowscape, perhaps
looking for his next meal...
The two-day event is packed with
inspirational talks and sessions, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes
look at some of the most spectacular wildlife images – including winners
of the prestigious Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year
competition.This year's keynote speech will be delivered by
award-winning National Geographic underwater photojournalist Brian
Skerry.
From around the world,
international greats such as Tui de Roy (New Zealand), who grew up in
the Galapagos; Vincent Munier (France), who was raised in the wild
region of the Vosges Mountains; sculptor, photographer and writer,
Patricio Robles Gil (Mexico) and photojournalist Christian Ziegler
(Germany) will show work and share their experiences.
As
well as strong international attendance, this year's event will
showcase the very best of British talent with favourites including
Laurie Campbell, Pete Cairns, Mark Hamblin and Charlie Hamilton James.
Is your name Cliff? Actually, this precarious bird picture was taken
by Tuide Roy
Just gotta make a trunk call: A cheeky critter shows off its climbing skills
Hogging the limelight? This prickly little chap heads home after a hard day
Don't get in a flap, now: A stretch of the gannet's wings and home to roost
Creature of the night: An image, titled Rainforest Angles, by Christian Ziegler
The fisher king: A stunning shot of a bird darting from the river's edge
Feeling blue? A whale deep in thought on the seabed
In plain sight: Wild horses couldn't drag this photographer away from
the snowy sceneRichard
Edwards, chief executive of Wildscreen, the charity behind WildPhotos,
said: 'WildPhotos is now one of the world's leading nature photography
events, bringing together the very best professional photographers, keen
amateurs and general enthusiasts, and giving them an amazing
opportunity to hear the stories behind some of the most iconic images
from the world's best wildlife photographers.'We
have an incredible line-up of some of the finest British and
international photographers this year and are delighted to have Brian
Skerry delivering the keynote.
'WildPhotos
appeals not only to those in the industry, but to anyone interested in
the power nature photography has to communicate the wonders and
challenges facing our natural world.'
Rock and growl: This big cat looks like it prefers its own company
Dinner will be served... soon: A praying mantis waits for insects to
catch on a flower in the canopy
Watch the birdie: A flower is pollinated by a hummingbird
A shadow of his former self? A Polar bear in silhouette
Lunch time: A Hen Harrier in flight approaches her nest site with prey
in Sutherland, north-east Scotland
You looking at my bird? A flock of flamingos relax in the water
Just hop it: A Mountain hare runs across snow in Scotland
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