Founders Note
Hermis Haridas & Nisha Purushothaman
Our latest exhibition – UAE Wild Trails was another success story. The exhibition showcased 15 images of 15 species, photographed from the UAE region by 15 different photographers. UAE and the Middle East in general are not associated with wildlife in the minds of the general public. After all, the combination of deserts and concrete jungles are not considered conducive for wildlife to thrive. For this very reason this exhibition was shocking and eye-opening for many a viewer who visited us. For the seasoned wildlife enthusiast and photographer it was another opportunity to enjoy stunning imagery and set new targets for species they have not captured yet. One of the central objectives of this exhibition was to drive home the point that wildlife thrives even in seemingly the most unlikely places. Hence conservation is also universal. It is not just the tropics and great reefs that need protection. Ecosystems exists also in cold and dry deserts, icy mountains and the frozen poles. All ecosystems are important and all of them deserves protection from harmful human interference.
Our exhibition along with portraying stunning imagery, introducing upcoming photographers and familiarizing new species to the public, aimed at showcasing the desert as an exciting space, home to many species. The two interactive sessions on conservation and photography were very lively with amazing participation.
The best news – this event is just the curtain raiser. The same exhibition along with interactive sessions will be held at different educational institutions across UAE. The upcoming generation needs to be aware of the many ecosystems, the different species that coexist with us and the myriad problems faced by mother earth today. We need our sons and daughters to preserve the earth for our grandchildren!
Another success story for the central theme of all our exhibitions.
Encourage photographers
Inspire viewers
Create Crusaders
Protect Nature
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Hermis Haridas & Nisha Purushothaman
Founders – PT Explorers