We live in an amazing world. But many of our planet’s treasures are being threatened – by climate change, over-development, pollution and other destructive human activities. From polar bears and tigers to whales and ocean coral; many of the things we cherish are endangered and disappearing. Photography is one way to make sure our favorite things live on. Lowepro would love to know what’s important to you. Send them your favorite images of nature, landscapes (urban or rural), wildlife, cultures or conservation to be entered in the My Favorite Things contest.

Read more about My Favorite Things – Photo Contest on Contest Watchers.

The mission of Embracing Our Differences is to use art as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting, throughout our community, the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice. Embracing Our Differences 2011, the 8th annual outdoor art exhibit, will contain 39 billboard-sized (16 feet wide by 12 feet high) original works of art, each accompanied by an inspirational quote. The exhibit will be displayed from the end of April continuing throughout the month of May, 2011 at Island Park along Sarasota, Florida’s beautiful bay front.

Read more about Embracing Our Differences 2011 on Contest Watchers.