Wiki Loves Earth 2015 – 2 weeks left before the end of the contest

These days we are in the middle of the WLE contest. Though we have two extra weeks before the end, right now its clear that audience has great interest in the topic and we have very talented photographers among our participants.

Over 20 counties are taking part in the contest. Over 35 000 photos were uploaded since the start of the WLE 2015 and we looking forward to get much more.

International team is very pleased with the activity of WLE “newbies” – Pakistan, Uruguay and Thailand.

Pakistan is the absolute leader on number of uploaded photos from the very first day of the contest showed us the great verity of nature landscapes, seasons and wild life.

Agriculture land of Skardu Valley, Pakistan| by Awais Munawar – CC-BY-SA-3.0
Atta Abad Lake, Pakistan| by Zeeo Zia – CC-BY-SA-3.0

As always Brazil impressed with the number of stunning shots of waterfalls and panoramic views.

Serra da Bocaina National Park, Brazil| by Heris Luiz Cordeiro Rocha – CC-BY-SA-3.0
Serra da Canastra, Brazil| by Fabio Abrahao Rage – CC-BY-SA-3.0

We admire the strength of Nepal. The country is going through difficult times but photographers who love country and its nature keep uploading inspiring shots. Thanks to WLE Nepal that contest is still on the run.

Boats waiting to be boarded at Phewa Lake, Nepal| by Saroj Pandey – CC-BY-SA-3.0
Phewa Lake – view from air, Nepal| by Q-lieb-in – CC-BY-SA-4.0

This year WLE Russia can be named a “mountain country”. So many powerful images of rocks and mountains with the tender shots of flowers and wild life next to them give the feeling of great contrast.

Gorely, Russia| by Jeskela – CC-BY-SA-4.0
Three Brothers Rocks, Russia| by Jeskela – CC-BY-SA-4.0

Poland and Ukraine can be considered as a leader in artistic photography.

Swans, Poland| by Andrzejmachnik – CC-BY-SA-3.0-PL
Jizera MountainsSzklarka, Poland| by Rafał Nawojczyk – CC-BY-SA-3.0-PL
Carpathian National Park, Ukraine| by Roksana.Bashyrova – CC-BY-SA-4.0
Northern Podolia National Park, Ukraine| by Сергій Криниця (Haidamac) –

Macedonian and Switzerland photographers pay a lot attention to lakes.

Dojran lake, Macedonia| by Makedonski biseri – CC-BY-SA-3.0
Lake Constance, Switzeland| by Amunre007 – CC-BY-SA-3.0

We encourage active users of the Internet and passionate photographers to join the contest and share your own vision of natural sites.

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