"In the end we conserve only what we love. We love only what we understand. We understand only what we are taught."
Baba Dioum - Senegalese poet
Baba Dioum - Senegalese poet
Welcome -
Welcome to Botswana's Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 competition. It is indeed a great pleasure to invite the many talented people of Botswana to share both their world and experiences through the lens of their cameras. We hope the competition will provide a forum for conserving the magical wild places of this country. Botswana ranks as one of the world's premier wildlife destinations and it is the protection of more than 33 percent of this country, that allows us to experience some of the most beautiful places in Africa and on Earth.
Cameras for Conservation is a totally new concept that is being launched as we speak. Over time and through targeted sponsorship we hope to educate and encourage the younger generations living in Botswana of the incredible long term benefits of protecting one's environment not only for future human populations but for the overall health of our planet and the many other species with whom we share it with. There are challenges ahead but individually and collectively, we can make a difference!
With this mind, we greatly hope that the competition will grow from strength to strength so that the people of Botswana will gain recognition not just for their talents but also for their ability to take such great care of this beautiful land.
Good luck to all those who will be entering the competition and be sure that if your contribrutions are not selected to be shown in 2012, they are very much appreciated and that 2013 is only around the corner.
With thanks
Steven Stockhall & Guy Symons
Maun, Botswana
Cameras for Conservation is a totally new concept that is being launched as we speak. Over time and through targeted sponsorship we hope to educate and encourage the younger generations living in Botswana of the incredible long term benefits of protecting one's environment not only for future human populations but for the overall health of our planet and the many other species with whom we share it with. There are challenges ahead but individually and collectively, we can make a difference!
With this mind, we greatly hope that the competition will grow from strength to strength so that the people of Botswana will gain recognition not just for their talents but also for their ability to take such great care of this beautiful land.
Good luck to all those who will be entering the competition and be sure that if your contribrutions are not selected to be shown in 2012, they are very much appreciated and that 2013 is only around the corner.
With thanks
Steven Stockhall & Guy Symons
Maun, Botswana
