GALLERY WITH THE 30 FINALISTS OF THE PAMPA AND THE ANIMALS PHOTO CONTEST

To draw attention to the need to protect the Pampa biome, the Welfare Institute (IBEM) and the Regional Council of Veterinary Medicine of Rio Grande do Sul (CRMV-RS) promote the “Pampa and the animals Photo Contest”, with the support of the Gaúcha Association of Natural Environment Protection (AGAPAN) and the Gaia Foundation. This action aims to draw the attention from Rio Grande do Sul society about the importance of preserving the Pampa, rural men and women, traditional livestock, wild animals and our rural culture.

64 participants signed up, mostly veterinarians, ranchers and students who submitted more than 180 photos. Soon the result of the first places that will be exhibited at the Veterinarian’s House during Expointer, from August 24th to September 1st, will be published.

The judging committee is formed by Angela Escosteguy (founding partner and president of IBEM), Amanda Porterolla (journalist and graphic designer of CRMV-RS), Francisco Milanez (president of Agapan), Lara Lutzenberger (president of Gaia Foundation) and Fredy Vieira (photographer).

Winners will receive the following awards:

First place

3 nights with breakfast for a couple at Rincão Gaia

50% discount on an IBEM course

Second place

2 nights with breakfast for couple at Rincão Gaia

40% discount on an IBEM course

Third place

1 night with breakfast for couple at Rincão Gaia

30% discount on an IBEM course

See below the 30 finalists. Click on the photo to enlarge and see the author’s name.