For the 17th time the Gesellschaft Deutscher Tierfotografen - GDT will open the International Nature Photography Festival in Lünen for wildlife photographers and visitors from all over the world. An exquisite series of lectures by national and international animal and wildlife photographers presenting the central idea of nature conservation in all its aspects awaits visitors at Europe’s most renowned festival of this kind. In addition to lectures, exhibitions and seminars, discussions will provide the opportunity to talk shop and present recent developments in the field of wildlife photography. Product presentations and an extensive photo market will provide for example information on the novelties of camera technology. The pleasant and international atmosphere offers numerous opportunities to engage in conversation with photographers from all over the world or to establish contacts with representatives of other European wildlife photographers’ associations.