Sunday, June 17, 2007

I'm just looking


I'm just looking
Originally uploaded by rvibek


Mr. Vibek Raj Maurya (Grand prize winner's photograph: "I'm just looking")



"Nature Through Lens 3" a photography exhibition was inaugurated by his Excellency Mr. James F. Moriarty, Ambassador, Embassy of United States of America on 15th June, 2007. In the four day exhibition (15th to 18th, June 2007), 300 pictures of more than 100 participants of the 3rd Nature and Wildlife Photography Competition for Amateurs 2007, were on display. Judges for this competition were Mani Lama, Nripa Dhoj Khadka, Pradeep Shakya and Raj Bhai Suwal.

Winners of this competition were Mr. Vibek Raj Maurya (Grand prize winner), Mr Binod Rai (Landscape category winner), Mr Yatra Thulung(Fauna category winner), Mr. Sanjay Lama (Macro category winner) and Mr. Ragendra Dev Adhikari (Flora category winner), The rest of the TOP TEN photographers included; Yatra Thulung, Rabi Karmacharya, Ujwal Bhattarai, Janak Khattiwada and Silvia Del Conte.

This exhibition not only promotes amateur photographers and nature photography in Nepal but also raises funds for conservation at local level in the Kathmandu Valley and supports young researchers to carry out studies on Urban Wildlife. In addition, WCN Photography Program brings people together from all walks of the life towards a common cause of nature and wildlife conservation through the medium of photography.

WCN has been organizing photography competition on Nature and Wildlife which has been very popular amongst the youth. Through this national level competition WCN/YEP is trying to provide a platform for nature photographers to do justice to our natural heritage by capturing pictures through their lenses so that its beauty can reach out to people and bring them together to protect and conserve biodiversity. We believe photography can be a powerful advocacy tool for nature conservation.

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Top ten photographs of the “Nature Through Lens 3” a photography exhibition 2007 and winners...

Take a walk through the wild side at a photography exhibition ‘Nature Through Lens 3’, which was inaugurated at the Nepal Art Council by American Ambassador James F Moriarty on June 15.
Organised by Wildlife Conservation Nepal, there are over 300 photographs on display that were taken by more than 100 amateur photographers. These photographs were submitted for the WCN Third Annual Nature and Wildlife Photography Competition for Amateurs 2007.
Moriarty said, “The photographs will not only bring awareness about the present situation of nature and wild-life, but due to the conservation movement the younger generation will be thankful to the organisation.”
The competition was divided into four categories — Macro, Fauna, Flora and Landscape. The winners were chosen by a panel of judges comprising renowned photographers — Raj Bhai Suwal, Pradeep Shakya, Nripa Dhoj Khadka and Mani Lama. The winners were Vibek Raj Maurya (Grand prize winner), Binod Rai (Landscape), Yatra Thulung (Fauna), Sanjay Lama (Macro) and Ragendra Dev Adhikari (Flora).
The competition not only promotes amateur photographers and nature photography in Nepal but also raises funds for conservation at the local level and supports young researchers to carry out studies in urban wildlife.
The exhibition is on till June 18.

Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka


Friday, June 15, 2007

Invitation to the Nature through Lens 3 - A Nature and WildlifePhotography Exhibition

This is my invitation card of “Nature Through Lens 3” a photography exhibition. This year is my second time on “Nature Through Lens 3” a photography exhibition and on WCN 3rd Annual Nature and Wildlife Photography Competition for amateur 2007. Last year at “Nature Through Lens 2” this photograph was on top ten.

I am happy for this year also thought the result will come later today. I am happy that this is my second group exhibition and being part of it and I am also very much excited about it. This year few photographs are on sale also so if you like my photographs on exhibition please get it for your office’s wall. The proceeds will help WCN to conduct conservation activities at local level.

I cordially invite you all to the “Nature Through Lens 3” a photography exhibition showcasing 300 photographs of more than 100 amateur photographers of WCN 3rd Annual Nature and Wildlife Photography Competition for amateur 2007.

Time: 11.00 am – 4.30 pm
Venue: Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Date: 15th – 18th June 2007

For more information: WCN or Nepal Photography

NEPALPHOTOGRAPHY.org
Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka

Thursday, June 14, 2007

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Tuesday, June 12, 2007

A modern vision, Photography Exhibition by French photographer Bonomali - Jean Leman


A modern vision, Photography Exhibition by French photographer Bonomali - Jean Leman
8th – 15th June 2007
1030 – 1830 hrs at Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu.
For more information log into Bonomali - Jean Leman blog. [ In French ]
Bonomali - Jean Leman blog. [ In English ]

Russian Action Film Festival

Russian Action Film Festival - On the occasion of the Day of Russia
Russian Center of Science and Culture presents Russian Action Film Festival from 12 to 16 June 2007 at the Russian Cultural Center, Kamal Pokhari, Kathmandu

Free Passes are available at the Russian Cultural Center, Kamal Pokhari, Kathmandu
Tel: 4416650

Programme Schedule:
The White Sun of the Desert – 12 June, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
The Elusive Avengers – 13 June, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
The New Adventures of the Elusive Avengers – 14 June, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
The Crown of the Russian Empire – 15 June, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
The Property of the Republic – 16 June, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
 
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