Nature Photography

Environmental Photography Award

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Thanks to The Guardian‘s coverage of and link to the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) which

has a history of working in environmental management dating back to 1895. In the succeeding decades, engineers, scientists and other professionals came together to combine their expertise across a broad range of environmental disciplines. The present day Institution was formed in 1987 when the Institution of Public Health Engineers merged with the Institution of Water Engineers and Scientists and the Institute of Water Pollution Control to form the Institution of Water and Environmental Management.The Institution was granted a Royal Charter in 1995 and was proud to celebrate its centenary in the same year.

We will investigate further.  For now our attention is brought by The Guardian to CIWEM’s annual awards for great environmental photography.  There is an Under 21 category which we hope some of our more youthful collective members (e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4  come to mind) might considering an entry to…

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Beauty of Jordan: Rummana

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There are dozens of Wadis (valleys) in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, most of which I haven’t been to. Each has its unique landscapes and geological features – such that if you show a local a picture of just about any place he will recognize its location. Chances are, he also will have a story relating to it – quite possibly about the time he lived there when he was younger. Jabal Rummana is a campsite overlooking Dana – common spotting grounds for Ibex, as well as other wildlife, the valley itself is a breathtaking sight. For a panoramic view,  Continue reading →

Beauty of Jordan: Wadi Dana at Dawn

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This is a series of posts on Jordan’s natural wonders, which will mainly include only one or two pictures and a brief description per post. I’m working at Feynan Ecolodge for this reason; Jordan is beautiful, culturally, historically, but most of all naturally. The wilderness here is something else, and it is my duty to share that beauty with the world. Continue reading →