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05/04/2008 Wild Wonders of Europe at the WWF Panda Ball in Monte Carlo
An exhibition and slide-show by Wild Wonders of Europe visually underlined the theme of the Gala evening: 'A Celebration of Europe's Natural Heritage.'

Panda Ball
H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, to his left Ms. Charlotte Wittstock, to his right Mrs. Suki Leape and Mr. James P. Leape, Director General WWF. Photo: Studio Casagrande

The Panda Ball gala evening is organized by WWF International as an annual fundraising event to raise awareness and support for nature conservation. This year generously sponsored by UEFA and held at the prestigious Salle des Etoiles, Sporting Club Monte-Carlo on 5 April 2008, under the High Patronage and in presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Panda Ball
The 'Salle des Etoiles' with guests, Sporting Club Monte-Carlo. Photo: Studio Casagrande

Wild Wonders of Europe delivered a top-end, 1.000-image slide show which was shown in the ballroom the entire evening on 5 big screens. Amazing and emotional nature images from all over Europe, taken by nine of the photographers in the Wild Wonders of Europe team: Staffan Widstrand, Peter Cairns, Florian Moellers, Niall Benvie, Milan Radisics, Bence Maté, José B Ruíz, Juan Carlos Muñoz and Stefano Unterthiner.

This fantastic celebration of nature conservation and biodiversity in Europe also included a premium, 20-image, 1,5 x 1 m print exhibition in the foyer, by Peter Cairns, Florian Möllers and Staffan Widstrand.

The joint WWF and EU initiative Natura 2000, which aims to protect and maintain habitats and species of European value and importance, was introduced to the 600 special invitees from the international community who are friends and supporters of WWF's conservation work.

A fundraising tombola and auction were held.
Funds generated by the Panda Ball tombola will contribute to joint projects of The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and WWF.
The auction raised additional funds to support the WWF's vital nature conservation activities focusing on Europe's biodiversity. Amongst the valuable objects sold during the auction was a beautiful large print of a golden eagle by Peter Cairns, which was purchased by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Golden Eagle by Peter Cairns
Peter Cairns' photograph of a Golden Eagle

In all, a great illustration of Europe's Natural Heritage through a wonderful combination of the emotional power of fine photography and a strong conservation message.

Click here for more on how you can help the WWF

On a final note please check out this week's Featured photographer Stefano Unterthiner from Italy.

04/02/2008 Wild Wonders of Europe presents
Welcome to those who visit this site for the first time.
And welcome back to you who waited so patiently for this update.
There is good news from Wild Wonders of Europe!
We are delighted to welcome WWF International as an Endorsing Partner of Wild Wonders of Europe. They are also negotiating an investment in a significant number of our top images!
Another strong partner will be the Nature Picture Library, hand-picked to host and market the Wild Wonders of Europe image collection.
Three new photographers were assigned to the team of Wild Wonders for exciting missions in 2008 and 2009.
With Dorothea Schwab we found an experienced and enthusiastic TV/Video director.
Finally, check out our new web feature: the Wild Wonders of Europe Featured Photographer.
Ballintean, March 27, 2008

04/02/2008 Wild Wonders of Europe will be launched in May 2008
Our great QUEST is now on!
The first wave of assignments in June and July will take our incredible team of photographers to Hungary, Italy, Montenegro, Austria, Iceland, Cyprus, Luxemburg, Arctic Norway and Slovenia in search for fantastic places and charismatic wildlife.
We are also right now deciding on when and where the launch event is going to be.
There will be lots of exciting news and updates within very soon.
Why not register here to keep in the loop through our newsletter?
We will then keep you well posted.
Ballintean, February 4, 2008

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