Carnivore campaign

November 27 2008

A number of Peter's images are being used by EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria) as part of their Europe-wide Carnivore Campaign, a multi-media initiative to promote co-existence with large predators.

Tooth & Claw in Edinburgh

November 21 2008

The Tooth & Claw exhibition has now opened in the Budongo Trail at Edinburgh Zoo. Although space prevents the full exhibition being shown, it's a great setting and well worth a visit.
RZSS, the owners of the zoo, are arranging a 'meet the photographer' evening on January 15th. If you'd like to come along, be great to see you there!!

Details: http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/news-and-events/events/articles/event_0005.html

Scotland Outdoors

October 8 2008

A new magazine has been launched in Scotland to cater for outdoor pursuits and nature enthusiasts. Scotland Outdoors is available by subscription from: www.scotoutdoors.com

Wild Wonders of Europe - mission 2.

September 15 2008

Peter has just returned from the second of his Wild Wonders of Europe missions in Swedish Lapland. Although disappointed by the absence of the main target species - European elk - the spectacular landscapes of Sarek National Park, provided partial compensation. See more images soon at the Wild Wonders blog: www.wild-wonders.com

Highland Wildlife Park project delivered.

August 13 2008

As part of an ongoing partnership with Royal Zoological Society for Scotland, the owners of the Highland Wildlife Park, Peter recently delivered a series of visual interpretation boards to line a new waymarked trail at the park.
This is one of several conservation photography projects - using imagery to effectively communicate conservation messages - presently underway.

GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2008

August 4 2008

For the third successive year, one of Peter's images has been recognised in the EWPoY. The image of a 'trophy seal' was Highly Commended in the Man & Nature category.

Wild Wonders of Europe

July 2 2008

June 08: Peter has just returned from Scandinavia having completed his first photo-mission for Wild Wonders of Europe. See his blog entry at www.wild-wonders.com.
This great grey owl is one of the first images from the mission.

Alladale in news

July 1 2008

The development of Alladale Wilderness Reserve was recently profiled as a BBC Natural World production. Interest in the potential return of extirpated Scottish species continues to mount in the press with Geographical Magazine the latest to feature the story.

Peter Cairns' image of a pine marten was chosen as the front cover.

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Tooth & Claw book released!

December 15 2007

The Tooth & Claw large-format book is now available for immediate delivery. Visitors buying direct from the T&C web site can take advantage of a 20% discount on RRP (£25-00) and all copies will be signed.
See: www.toothandclaw.org.uk

Wild Wonders of Europe

December 7 2007

Wild Wonders of Europe is a pan-European conservation photography initiative which has been two years in the planning. Peter Cairns, along with fellow photographers Staffan Widstrand and Florian Moellers are commissioning 50 of Europe's premier nature photographers to document the continent's natural treasures. The project web-site has now been launched: www.wild-wonders.com

Go Wild DVD now on sale!

November 13 2007

Peter Cairns, Mark Hamblin and Chris Gomersall have been involved in the production of an exciting new DVD about improving your wildlife photography. With 2.5 hours of 'in the field' footage, this is a unique and informative DVD tutorial.
Further information can be obtained at www.gowildtv.com

Tooth & Claw in Manchester

November 7 2007

The Tooth & Claw exhibition at Manchester has now closed with 30,000 people having visited. The event has now moved to Hull with a second copy running throughout 2008 in Hampshire. (see www.toothandclaw.org.uk/events.asp)

Tooth & Claw AV shows

September 13 2007

For dates and venues for the upcoming series of Tooth & Claw AV shows, please visit www.toothandclaw.org.uk/events.asp

GDT European Photographer of the Year 2007

August 15 2007

For the second year running Peter Cairns has been recognised in one of Europe's most demanding wildlife photography competitions. His image of a grey seal was 'highly commended' in the mammals behaviour category.

International Wildbird Photographer of the Year 2006

November 29 2006

The image below has been awarded runner-up in the "bird in landscape" category of the IWP Awards 2006. This is the second time Peter has received recognition in this prestigious competition.

GDT European Photographer of the Year 2006

September 4 2006

One of Peter Cairns’ images was awarded “Highly Commended” in the 2006 competition. The abstract interpretation of skeletal trees in mist received recognition in the “Natural Art” category.

Alladale Wilderness Reserve

April 9 2006

This 23,000 acre estate in Northern Scotland has a vision to become the Northern Hemisphere’s first Africa-style game reserve. Plans are in place to restore the impoverished forest habitat and research is being undertaken into the feasibility of re-introducing native mammals such as roe deer, wild boar, wolf and lynx.

Peter Cairns has been appointed to document the project’s progress in images over the next five years.

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