International Photography Competition "Nature Treasures in Europe"

Black-winged stilts, alpine ibex and European rhinoceros beetle are the "stars" of the EuroNatur-photo competition 2008 ...

© Massimo Bottoni

A new record in numbers was established by receiving 1500 pictures of 320 photographers from 25 countries. The twelve awarded pictures will now adorn the EuroNatur calendar 2009.

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