2010 Olympus Calendar

Orangutans. Tanjung Puting National Park.

orneo is the third largest island in the world.The thick, dense rainforests that once covered much of the island are home to some of the world's rarest species of wildlife, including the orangutan, which means "man of the forest" in Malay. However, these forests are rapidly shrinking due to timber-felling and other forms of destruction.

Mitsuaki Iwago, the world-famous wildlife photographer, headed off to Borneo for the first time in four decades in an effort to bring international awareness to this problem. He carried out three sessions with the Olympus E-3 digital SLR camera, capturing a spectacular series of images that brilliantly illuminate the glorious living spirit deep in the heart of the rainforest.

Congratulations to the lucky winners of the 2010 Olympus Calendar Drawing. We extend our warm thanks and best wishes to everyone who participated.