A prestigious Photography Competition hosted on Aarts Maestro focusing on the 7 Big Cats.
The BIG CATS Photography Competition is organized along with IBCA as a knowledge partner. IBCA will constitute a Jury Panel with experts from across the globe. Cash Prizes will be awarded by IBCA. Participation and Winners certificates will also bear the IBCA Logo.
The BIG CATS Photography Competition is also about raising awareness about the critical conservation challenges they face, including habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
Tourism Partner: Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board
The Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board will give away one fantastic Big Cat Safari trip to Dudhwa National Park and Tiger Reserve. This Prize will include a return Air trip from Lucknow to Dudhwa and back and a 3 night 4 day stay at Dudhwa National Park and Tiger reserve and includes Safari Tours.
To qualify for this prize, do make sure to upload BIG CATS Pics from any of the 4 Tiger reserves of Uttar Pradesh - Amangarh, Dudhwa, Philibit & Ranipur.
What to Upload
Photo stories of incredible power & beauty, of conservation, resilience triumphs! Photo Stories that underscore the lore of Lions & Tigers, Cheetah’s, Leopards & Snow Leopards, Pumas and Panthers that once roamed the wilds as apex predators, but now have their habitats severely curtailed!
Awards & Prizes
| Rank | Cash Prize by IBCA | Rewards |
| Gold | Rs. 1,00,000* |
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| Silver | Rs. 75,000* | |
| Bronze | Rs. 50,000* | |
| 4th - 8th | Rs. 10,000* | |
| 9th - 10th | Rs. 3,000* | |
| 11st - 30th | Rs. 1,000* |
- Public Choice Awards: 3 prizes (Rs. 3,000, Rs. 2,000 & Rs. 1,000 each for top 3)
- For All Participants: Participation Certificate | Aarts Maestro Portfolio | Online Exhibition
A fantastic Photo Safari for one winner courtesy UP Eco Tourism Development Board @ Dudhwa National Park*. This Prize will include a return Air trip from Lucknow to Dudhwa and back and a 3 night 4 day stay at Dudhwa National Park and Tiger reserve and includes Safari Tours
We keep adding prizes as we collaborate with Sponsors and Partners
*Terms and Conditions for Redemption of Prizes:
- Prizes are non-transferable & can only be redeemed in the name of the winners.
- The Prize is for a single person only.
- Where the prizes include photo-tours or holiday gift vouchers, all terms and conditions of the respective tour/holiday/stay the prize is redeemed for, will apply. These are non-negotiable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
- All winners will need to furnish Govt photo ID proof upon request
- All prize winners agree to provide testimonials and also create content around the competition, their experience and about sponsors. The Safari Prize winner will need to agree to T&C of the prizes to avail of the same
- To be eligible for the Safari Prize, at least one of the 3 photos should be from any of the BIG CAT Reserves of UP - Amangarh, Dudhwa, Philibit or Ranipur