Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance presents:



Photo Contest 2008

We are looking for photos in the following categories:

  • Landscape/Scenic
    • Tropical forests
    • Temperate forests
    • Boreal forests
    • Rivers, streams and waterfalls
    • Flowers and plants
    • Beaches
    • Wetlands
    • Coral reefs
  • Conservation in action
    Children and/or adults conserving natural resources, including water, flora and fauna.
  • Wildlife on coffee, cocoa and fruit farms or forests
    • Insects
    • Birds
    • Reptiles & Amphibians
    • Mammals
    • Fish
  • Sustainable tourism in Latin America
    • Hiking, bird watching, mountain biking and other land-based nature activities
    • Surfing, scuba, kayaking, snorkeling and other coastal or marine activities
    • Other eco-tourism-related subjects
  • Flora and fauna (macro)
    • Insects
    • Flowers and plants
    • Leafy vegetation
    • Birds
    • Reptiles and Amphibians
    • Mammals
    • Textures
Read contest rules and regulations


The Photo Contest has
concluded. Thank you for
your participation.

  • a trip to the Galapagos Islands
  • a Fujifilm FinePix digital camera
  • a photo book by Art Wolfe
  • see below for details

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. This photography contest is open only to the residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years or older as of the date the contest begins. Entries must be submitted electronically between December 21, 2007, 4pm EST and March 30, 2008, 4pm EST in order to be considered for prizes. To enter, or review the complete official contest rules, go to www.raphotocontest.org. Finalists will be judged and selected by qualified Rainforest Alliance staff based upon the following criteria: visual appeal and composition, portrayal of Rainforest Alliance’s mission, and originality and creativity. In the event of a tie, the photograph with the highest score for visual appeal and composition will be selected. Final winners will be chosen from among the finalists by world-renowned wildlife and nature photographer, Art Wolfe.
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Our proud sponsors:
FujiFilmVia Natura: Your pathway to Nature and Andean Civilization!AeroGal: Aerolineas GalapagosHotel Oro Verde, Guayaquil-Ecuador: A member of the leading hotels of the worldArt WolfeGreenSpotNative Energy Travel Offsets

Donate your photos to the Rainforest Alliance and you could win:

Grand Prize:
One (1) grand prize winner will receive:

Trip for two (2) to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands
Roundtrip airfare to Guayaquil, Ecuador for two (2), compliments of GreenSpot. Carbon emissions offset by Native Energy
Four (4) nights and five (5) days aboard the M/Y Monserrat - Galapagos Islands, meals included - compliments of Via Natura
Two (2) nights at the Hotel Oro Verde in Guayaquil, Ecuador - airport shuttle and breakfast buffet included - compliments of Hotel Oro Verde
Roundtrip airfare to and from the Galapagos Islands from Guayaquil, Ecuador for two (2), compliments of AeroGal
One (1) Fujifilm Finepix S100fs 11.1MP Digital Camera with 14.3x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Optical Zoom
Trip to New York City to attend the Rainforest Alliance’s Annual Gala, May 15, 2008. Package includes:
Roundtrip airfare for grand prize winner and a guest to New York City
On-the-ground transfers to and from hotel
Three (3) nights accommodations at an eco-friendly hotel in New York City
Tour for two (2) of the Highline
Car service to and from the Rainforest Alliance gala
Two (2) seats as guests at the Fujifilm table at the Rainforest Alliance gala
Two (2) nights dinner for two (2) at eco-friendly restaurants in New York City
One (1) Art Wolfe wildlife photography book
Rainforest Alliance membership

First Prize:
Five (5) first prize winners will receive:

One (1) Fujifilm Finepix S100fs 11.1MP Digital Camera with 14.3x Wide Angle Dual Image Stabilized Optical Zoom
One (1) Art Wolfe wildlife photography book
Rainforest Alliance membership

Honorable Mention:
Up to seven (7) honorable mention winners will receive:

One (1) Art Wolfe wildlife photography book
Rainforest Alliance membership

Read official contest rules and regulations copyright 2007 Rainforest Alliance