Nature's marvelous creations never cease to amaze! The beauty and wonder of reptiles and amphibians is what fascinates us. The prestigious 'Nactus Award', along with its accompanying prize, encourages photographers to capture this beauty. Exo Terra is dedicated to inspiring people from all corners of the globe - and wildlife photographers who provide us with the tools to do so, in the form of high quality photography, will be rewarded.
The prize
The winner of the Exo Terra Nactus Award will get to join the next Exo Terra Expedition as the expedition's official photographer.
The award
The Nactus Award gets its name from the gecko genus 'Nactus', which inhabit islands in the Pacific and Indian Oceans; as well as Papua, New Guinea and Australia. It is a 1,5 kg statue made of solid brass and marble.
The competition
The Nactus Award is an annual herpetological photography competition. Its purpose is to discover the best reptile and amphibian pictures taken by photographers worldwide and to inspire their visionary and expressive interpretations of nature. The competition is open to anyone, amateur or professional, of any legal age and of any nationality. As only digital images are accepted in the competition, the judges will place emphasis on ensuring that the images faithfully represent nature.
There a 6 categories in the 2008 competition:
- Amphibians in their Environment
- Reptiles in their Environment
- Animal portraits
- Animal behaviour
- Scientific Record
- Endangered species
Contest Entry Closing Date: December 22, 2008
Public Voting Start Date: January 7, 2009
Public Voting Closing Date: January 21, 2009
Winner Will Be Notified: January 31, 2009
