Photographer Donates Proceeds From Award-Winning Snow Leopard Photograph To The Snow Leopard Trust,

March 17, 2009 - PRLog -- San Jose, CA/Seattle, WA–immediate release–Photographer, Stephen W. Oachs, is honored to have his photograph contribute to the important mission of the Snow Leopard Trust, an organization dedicated to protecting the endangered snow leopard.

Oachs is a passionate nature photographer, so it was a tremendous honor for him when Endangered Beauty won voter's choice in the National Geographic 2008 International Photography Contest. "But it means even more to be able to offer the photograph to help spread awareness through an organization as honored as the Snow Leopard Trust," said Oachs. "What I have learned about the endangered snow leopard is a tragedy. To be able to contribute to bringing awareness to their situation means a lot to me. I was excited when the Trust approached me about use of my photo, and I am dedicating 10% of all product sales of Endangered Beauty to the Snow Leopard Trust."

To view the photograph, Endangered Beauty, visit http://www.stephenoachs.com/gallery-endangered-beauty.php or http://www.snowleopard.org/news/currentnews/stephen-oachs...

To learn more about the Snow Leopard Trust and their mission, visit http://www.snowleopard.org.

About Snow Leopard Trust

Founded in 1981 and based in Seattle, WA, the Snow Leopard Trust is the oldest and largest organization working to protect the endangered snow leopard. The Snow Leopard Trust manages programs in five countries representing roughly 75% of the world’s snow leopard range, and is conducting the largest and most technologically advanced snow leopard research project to date. The Snow Leopard Trust protects the snow leopard and the mountain ecosystem on which it depends by using a comprehensive approach that combines scientific research, public education, and on-the-ground conservation programs that give people an incentive for protecting rather than poaching the cats. Learn more about the Snow Leopard Trust at http://www.snowleopard.org or by calling 206-632-2421.

About Stephen W. Oachs

Stephen W. Oachs is a successful entrepreneur, technology veteran and award-winning photographer working from San Jose, California and the San Francisco Bay area. Oachs' photography has won numerous awards and photography contests including National Geographic, Popular Photography Magazine and the National Wildlife Federation Photo Contest. His photo of the Fly Geyser in the Black Rock Desert will be in the Singh-Ray national ad campaign. His work is sold online and through art shows and galleries. He holds on-location photography workshops, and is available for presentations and speaking engagements. To contact Oachs or learn about his workshops, visit his Website and online gallery at www.stephenoachs.com, and his blog at  stephenoachsphotography.blogspot.com.