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Narwhal Rainbow Alliance, Bucharest (2026)

01/06/2026

📸 Jury Spotlight:

🌈🐋We are thrilled to introduce the visionary behind it all, Noah Baars, as part of our jury panel for the Q***r Nature Photography Awards 2026!🐋🌈

As the Founder of the🌈🐋 Narwhal Rainbow Alliance🐋🌈, Noah is the driving force behind this entire celebration of biodiversity and diversity. He built this platform to give a voice to stories that are often still unseen and misunderstood in the natural world.

As Noah puts it:

“There is a certain power in Q***r Nature Photos that goes beyond words. That is why I started this initiative. I truly believe it’s worth our time because it functions as a double sided sword: promote Diversity & protect Biodiversity.”

🚨 IMPORTANT SUBMISSION UPDATE 🚨

⏰Due to the incredible, high volume of last-minute submissions coming in from all over the world, we have officially postponed the deadline to June 10th, 2026!

🤲We want to make sure everyone gets a chance to share their work, but please note: this is the absolute last extension.

📸Whether you are a professional or an enthusiast, this is your final call to show us how your lens unveils the stories of resilience and connection in nature.

🔗 Submit your work before it’s too late at: narwhalrainbowalliance.com

Let’s challenge conventional norms and embrace a broader understanding of existence together.

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30/05/2026

📸 Jury Spotlight: Charlotte Vermeulen

We are beyond thrilled to introduce the incredible Charlotte Vermeulen as a juror for the Q***r Nature Photography Awards 2026!

Charlotte is a true visionary in the world of biology and storytelling. As an Emeritus biologist .amsterdam (Amsterdam Zoo), she has dedicated her career to unveiling the fascinating complexities of life.

Many of you might might know her from her captivating theatre lectures on Sexual Diversity in the Animal Kingdom, where she brings a unique and profound perspective to the table.

Charlotte has been a pioneer in bringing these vital narratives to light since the 90s! 🌈

🎉As she beautifully puts it:
“Since the 90’s I have taken part in bringing the stories of diversity in nature to the forefront. There is still so much to discover and unveil: nature is q***r and q***r is natural.”

📸Join us in celebrating this vibrant intersection of q***rness and biodiversity!

🤲Whether you’re a professional or just an enthusiast with a camera, we want to see how your lens unveils stories of resilience and connection in nature.

📅 Deadline for Submissions: May 31st, 2026 (closing soon!)
🔗 Submit your work at: narwhalrainbowalliance.com

🤔Let’s challenge conventional norms and embrace a broader understanding of existence together.
🌗Let’s change the light
🌈🐋Your shot at representing nature 🐋🌈

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28/05/2026

🚨 ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT! 🚨

🌈🐋To see nature’s true colors, sometimes you just have to change the light🐋🌈

🦎Have you ever wondered why we picked the Namib sand gecko (Pachydactylus rangei) as our icon for the Q***r Nature Photography Awards 2026?

🌗By day, these tiny desert-dwellers blend seamlessly into the sand. But under the moonlight, a hidden world is illuminated. They absorb the faint blue light of the moon and project it back into the pitch-black darkness as a vibrant, neon-green glow!❇️

🕸️🌈This spectacular inner light isn’t a performance reserved for a strict, predictable binary. Every single individual glows. In a vast, barren desert, this brilliant neon signal acts as a community beacon—a biological signature that says: “I am here, you are not alone, and we belong to the same pack.”

🌕The Q***r Nature Photography Awards want to shine a light on the parts of the natural world that are unseen, misunderstood, or ignored. We invite (wildlife) photographers from all over the globe to show us how biodiversity challenges conventional norms and rewrites the rules.

Bring your unique perspective and help us change the light. Showing us the vibrant intersection of q***rness and biodiversity!

🌿 Submission Deadline: May 31st, 2026

✨ Part of World Pride Amsterdam 2026

🔗 Link in bio to submit your work: narwhalrainbowalliance.com

In collaboration with ,

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27/05/2026

📸 Jury Spotlight: .ranney

🌈🐋We are excited to introduce the incredible Erin Ranney as a juror for the Q***r Nature Photography Awards 2026!🐋🌈

🎥🌱Erin has a diverse background and working experience in the world of visual storytelling and wilderness exploration. As a Wildlife Cinematographer for major productions on Nat Geo, Disney+, BBC, and PBS, she brings an expert eye for detail and a deep passion for the natural world to our panel. Her work often takes her to some of the most remote corners of the planet, where she captures the raw beauty and resilience of wildlife.

🤔🤲🌍Erin is dedicated to using her craft to bring new perspectives to global audiences. As she puts it:

“Photography and filming brings story telling to audiences around the world. We need new perspectives and stories. It’s really exciting to see the diversity of life celebrated through this competition.”

🌈🎉🐼Join us in celebrating the vibrant intersection of q***rness and biodiversity! Whether you are a professional or an enthusiast, we want to see how your lens unveils the stories of resilience and connection in nature.

📅 Deadline for Submissions is coming up: May 31st, 2026

🔗 Submit your work at: narwhalrainbowalliance.com

➡️Let’s challenge conventional norms and embrace a broader understanding of existence together.

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24/05/2026

📸 Jury Spotlight:

🌈🐋We are beyond thrilled to introduce the incredible Nova West as a juror for the Q***r Nature Photography Awards 2026!🐋🌈

✨Nova is a talent in the world of visual storytelling and exploration. As an award-winning filmmaker, published photographer, and National Geographic Explorer, they bring a profound depth of knowledge to our panel. Their expertise is especially felt in the realm of underwater cinematography, where they have documented everything from manta rays to the deep sea aboard the E/V Nautilus.

🤲Through their leadership as the founding Co-Chair of the National Geographic Pride Board and as a board member of the Jackson Wild Q***r Collective, Nova has consistently championed the visibility of diversity in the natural world.

As Nova puts it:

“I’m honored to be a juror for this year’s Q***r Nature Photography Awards! No matter where you look, nature is abundantly Q***r, and it’s about time we give these stories the recognition they deserve.”

🎉🌈Join us in celebrating the vibrant intersection of q***rness and biodiversity! Whether you are a professional or an enthusiast, we want to see how your lens unveils the stories of resilience and connection in nature.

Your Shot at the Representing the Natural World 📸🌍

📅 Deadline for Submissions: May 31st, 2026
🔗 Submit your work at: narwhalrainbowalliance.com

Let’s challenge conventional norms and embrace a broader understanding of existence together 💙🐋

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19/05/2026

📸 Jury Spotlight:

🎉We are beyond thrilled to introduce the incredible Laura Pennafort as a juror for the Q***r Nature Photography Awards 2026! Laura is a visionary in the world of visual storytelling.

🎥🌱As a Wildlife Cinematographer who has worked with prestigious organizations like the BBC and National Geographic, she brings an expert eye for capturing the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

🤔Laura is dedicated to using her craft to shift perspectives and deepen our connection to the environment.

As she puts it:
“Let’s make people care more about the true diversity of nature. Photography can empower us to be much more effective in that endeavor.”

🌈🐋Join us in celebrating the vibrant intersection of q***rness and biodiversity! 🐋🌈

📸Whether you are a professional or an enthusiast, we want to see how your lens unveils the stories of diversity, resilience and connection in nature 📸

📅 Deadline for Submissions: May 31st, 2026
🔗 Submit your work at: narwhalrainbowalliance.com

✊🏽Let’s contribute to the (self)acceptance of the q***r community whilst promoting the protection of the remaining biodiversity.

***rNature

13/05/2026

📸 Jury Spotlight:

We are beyond thrilled to introduce the incredible Christine Wilkinson as a juror for the Q***r Nature Photography Awards 2026!

Christine is a powerhouse in the world of ecology and storytelling. As a Wildlife Ecologist, Science Communicator, and National Geographic Explorer, Christine brings a profound depth of knowledge to our panel. Her expertise spans from human-wildlife interactions to urban ecology, and she is a member of the IUCN SSC Hyaena Specialist Group.

Through her work with Q***r Planet, she has consistently championed the visibility of diversity in the natural world.

As Christine puts it:

“I’m excited to build on my Q***r is Natural series as a juror, since new research, photos, and other media are essential for bringing the topic of diversity in nature to the mainstream.”

Join us in celebrating the vibrant intersection of q***rness and biodiversity! Whether you are a professional or an enthusiast, we want to see how your lens unveils the stories of resilience and connection in nature.

📅 Deadline for Submissions: May 31st, 2026 🔗 Submit your work at: narwhalrainbowalliance.com

Let’s challenge conventional norms and embrace a broader understanding of existence together.

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03/05/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL! 🚨 This is your official reminder that you have one month left to enter the Q***r Nature Photography Awards 2026! 📸✨

Our mission is a “double-sided sword”:
1️⃣ Promote Diversity: Contributing to the (self)acceptance and visibility of the q***r community. 2️⃣ Protect Biodiversity: Creating vital awareness for our planet’s urgent need for protection.

The world is abundantly q***r—help us show it. 🏳️‍🌈🌿

Submissions close: May 31st! 🔗 Link in bio to submit, submit, submit!

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01/05/2026

The “Invisible” Rainbows? 🏳️‍🌈🐳🦂

Probably you have heard by now that same-sex behaviour has been officially recorded in over 1,500 species. From penguins to primates, the animal kingdom is pretty q***r.

But today, we’re looking at some of the Wallflowers. These three species currently have no registered scientific evidence of same-sex behaviour. Is it because they don’t do it? Or because no one has wanted to capture this behaviour before?

1. The Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)

The biggest fish in the sea is also one of the most mysterious. We rarely see them mate at all, let alone witness their social nuances. Are they the ultimate deep-sea introverts?

2. Scorpions (Scorpiones)

While many insects and arachnids are known for diverse mating habits, scorpions are famous for their “dance” (the promenade à deux). So far, science has only clocked this between male-female pairs. But in the dark of the desert, who knows?

3. The Narwhal (Monodon monoceros)

The “Unicorn of the Sea.” Living under thick Arctic ice makes them nearly impossible to study year-round. While they are social and touchy-feely with their tusks, a confirmed “Rainbow Narwhal” moment has yet to be captured by science.

Help us uncover the world’s rainbow of diversity. This is your shot at representing the natural world 📸

Of course we could have missed some research, please let us know if that’s the case!

21/04/2026

Looking for a way to shake up the classroom? 🧪✨

One of our favorite lessons in our recent high school pilot, “The World Wonders -at Diversity,” challenges students to look at science through a new lens. We dive into the biases that have historically existed in research/biology and then hand the mic (and the research tools) to the students.

Their mission? Pick a species and uncover the truth about:
🏳️‍🌈 Same-sex behaviors
⚧️ Gender fluidity
🐧 Rainbow families in the animal kingdom

By exploring Q***r Nature—the scientific diversity of sexuality, gender, and family forms in the wild—students learn that diversity isn’t just a human concept; it’s a fundamental part of the world around us. It’s all about fostering empathy, curiosity, and the critical thinking skills needed to navigate today’s world. 🌍

Get in touch if you want to know more.
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Op zoek naar een manier om de klas even wakker te schudden? 🧪✨

Een van onze favoriete lessen uit onze recente pilot in het voortgezet onderwijs, “De Wondere Diversiteit van de Wereld,” daagt leerlingen uit om met een nieuwe blik naar de wetenschap te kijken. We duiken in de vooroordelen die historisch gezien in onderzoek bestonden en geven daarna de microfoon (en de onderzoekstools) aan de leerlingen.

Hun missie? Kies een diersoort en ontdek de waarheid over:
🏳️‍🌈 Gelijkgeslachtelijk gedrag
⚧️ Genderfluïditeit
🐧 ‘Rainbow families’ in het dierenrijk

Door Q***r Natuur te verkennen—de wetenschappelijke diversiteit in seksualiteit, gender en familievormen in de natuur—leren leerlingen dat diversiteit geen puur menselijk concept is, maar een fundamenteel onderdeel van de wereld om ons heen.

Alles is erop gericht om empathie, nieuwsgierigheid en de kritische denkvaardigheden te stimuleren die nodig zijn in de wereld van nu. 🌍🦁

Neem contact op als je meer wil weten!

***rNature

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