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WILDSOJOURNS  NATURE AWARDS & FESTIVAL 

WildSojourns Nature Awards And Festival 2024 was celebrated with a huge success in the presence of all the stalwarts and legends from Wildlife Photography and Conservation fraternity , on 5,6 & 7th July . The venue was Kolkata Centre for Creativity , Kolkata. More than 1000 wildlife and nature enthusiasts attended the event over these 3 days. A Grand Exhibition of all award winning images was the main highlight. Invited guest speakers included the stalwarts in WIldlife Photography and Conservation, Dr. Anish Andheria, Shivang Mehta  & Sagar Gosavi. Special Guest of Honour was world renowned wildlife photographer, Mr. Thomas Vijayan.  Many other guest speakers included, Ramachandiran Govindaraj, Balaji Loganathan,  Samya Sengupta, Kallol Mukherjee , Ripan Biswas, Surya Ramachandran and Mayuresh Hendre . Member of our Jury and famous wildlife photographer, Kiran Poonacha was there too. Our curators Puskar Basu (speaker also),Yasodhan Bhatia and Soumendra Mukhopadhyay lent their support relentlessly.. A grand award ceremony was held on 7th . More than 93 awards were given with total cash prizes amounting to INR 16 lakhs. Hope to see you next year. 

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Introduction  WSNA 

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Are you passionate about wildlife photography? Do you have a collection of breathtaking shots capturing Mother Nature’s diversity? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine! Submit your best photographs and stand a chance to win recognition for your exceptional skills.

Calling all wildlife enthusiasts! Join us as we embark on this incredible journey in celebrating the extraordinary world around us! WILDSOJOURNS NATURE AWARDS,2023, is an opportunity for passionate wildlife photographers from across the globe to showcase their exceptional talent and passion for wildlife. Whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, this is your chance to shine and have your hard work get recognised. Our aim is to celebrate the wonders of nature through stunning visual storytelling and raise awareness about the conservation of our planet and its incredible biodiversity.

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CALL FOR  ENTRIES 

The *WildSojourns Nature Awards* invites photographers of all levels, from amateurs to professionals, to submit their best wildlife photographs captured across the globe. Whether it’s a majestic leopard in the African savannah, a vibrant coral reef teeming with life, or a rare bird species hidden deep within a dense forest, all submissions that showcase the beauty and diversity of our planet’s flora and fauna are welcome!

To participate, enter the contest and submit your mesmerizing wildlife photographs along with a brief description that highlights the significance of the captured moment. Our esteemed panel of judges, composed of acclaimed wildlife photographers and conservation experts, will carefully evaluate each submission based on its technical merits, visual appeal, and the message conveyed.

Let’s embark on this wild journey together! Share your extraordinary wildlife photographs and play an active role in protecting the environment we hold dear!

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Awards

Total Cash Prizes:  INR 15 lakhs [ USD 18000]

Entry fees: INR 2500/- [USD 30/-]

[With one entry you can upload unto 25 images. Multiple entries allowed]

WSNA Photographer of the year INR 1,00,000/- [USD 1200]

Each Category :
Winners: INR 60,000/-
Runners up INR 30,000/-
Third prize: INR 20,000/-
Highly Honoured: 4 prizes of INR 10,000/- each

180 images that enter the final round will be a part of a grand exhibition.

All participants shall receive a Participation Certificate.

200 early birds [who enter the competition] will get an attractive goody bag too.

All winners will get Award certificates and Plaques. All these images will be displayed in winners’ gallery on our website. All the winners will have their images published in the “WildSojourns” online wildlife magazine.

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How to  Enter ?

– Register as a member of WildSojourns Nature Awards

– Pay the entry fee.

– Upload up to 25 photos into any of the following categories:

    Birds, Animal portraits, Small world, Animal behaviour, Animals in Habitat, Creative Nature, Landscapes, Under Water and Humans v/s Nature.

– A maximum of 25 images can be uploaded across categories per entry. You can upload all the images in one category also. One person can have multiple entries if they wish to upload more than 25 images.

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Event Registration

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    Brand Association

    Join us as a sponsor to connect with the expanding community of nature and wildlife enthusiasts in the country.