When Nature in Focus (NIF) first introduced its annual photography contest back in 2015, the intent was simple — to recognise the skill and hard work of wildlife photographers across India. “Recognition is important,” believes Rohit Varma, the co-founder of this Bengaluru-based platform for natural history storytellers.He says that he also wanted these images to make more people fall in love with nature. “If you see these, somewhere, at the back of your mind, you start thinking you should go and visit this place. That is how, slowly, that connection with nature happens.”Over time, the contest’s focus expanded beyond this to a much broader conservation agenda: raising awareness of the issues faced both in India and around the world, says Rohit. “Today, I see our photography competition has a larger purpose. Apart from the recognition for wildlife photographers, we also want to highlight conservation and environmental issues through images and photo stories.” Also read: A podcast about people who really love the wild
Apart from the recognition for wildlife photographers, NIF also wants to highlight conservation and environmental issues through images and photo stories
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