OTWO Magazine November 2019 | Page 72

macro photography by Luca García; on colour mana- gement in our digital projects, conducted by Domin- go José Puerto and offered by FotoK; and about the use of landscape filters, by Lucroit specialists. Usually, exhibiting companies, both photographic stores and brands, offer special discounts for atten- dees, and also allow visitors to test products, which is often a service that is unavailable in shops. On this occasion, there will also be great discounts for Cádiz PhotoNature participants, and of course, the oppor- tunity to practice on new equipment at the stands and even during some of our official activities. Just like the first edition of the Fair, several wild- life photography workshops have been organised, with both native wild species and controlled fauna. With prior registration due to the limited availability of spaces, participants can take pictures of Iberian wolves, golden eagles and griffon vultures. In ad- 70 dition, several natural sets will be installed where you can photograph and interact with other species of smaller fauna, such as owls, badgers or wildcats. There will be a designated spot for little ones to pho- tograph this fauna, which will be provided by Wild Mari. Another one of the Fair’s attractions will be gui- ded outings to enjoy the attractions and natural va- lues ​​of the province of Cádiz. These free excursions have been planned so as to allow attendees the opportunity to enjoy photographic practice in these local settings, and are specifically designed so that participants can become familiar with representati- ve elements of the province’s fauna, flora and lands- capes. These excursions are open to all attendee’s prior to reservation and registration. One of the activities that will undoubtedly draw the attention of the fair’s visitors will be the new OTWO 04 / NOVEMBER 2019 Cádiz Photonature International Nature Photography Contest. With a monetary award that equals the most prestigious competitions in the world, it is alre- ady attracting some of the best national and interna- tional photographers. The finalist’s photographs will be shown in the exhibition which, throughout the du- ration of the event, will be on site and will also host the public awards ceremony. With the first edition of the contest able to attract some of the highest national and international participation numbers in the country, 2019 has become a year of reinforce- ment, and especially, further internationalisation. In fact, last year saw participants from 22 different countries take part, this year that number has increa- sed to 36, constituting more than a third of the total number of photographs submitted and highlighting the significance that this contest is acquiring on the international stage. Alongside the Fair, a new featu- OTWO 04 / NOVEMBER 2019 re has also been launched this year, a photographic league called Open Cadiz Natura, that focuses on the province of Cádiz. Each autumn, the world of Hispanic nature pho- tography has a date with the province of Cádiz and Los Alcornocales Natural Park. If you are interested in attending the Fair, you can register for free via: https://www.cadizphotonature.com/ 71