Photos: Striking images from Environmental Photographer of the Year (2022)
Now in its 15th year, the Environmental photographer of the year competition showcases some of the most stunning images of
Now in its 15th year, the Environmental photographer of the year competition showcases some of the most stunning images of the natural world. The aim of the competition is to raise awareness on the environmental issues and to encourage humanity to protect our planet. A look at the winning images from this year’s competition.
Published on Dec 08, 2022 03:32 PM IST 7 Photos
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Grand title winner: Environmental photographer of the year | The Bitter Death of Birds: This image was made in Miankaleh, Iran on March 12, 2021 – In 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, thousands of birds had died in the Miankala lagoon due to lack of water and its contamination with various toxins. This photo shows the efforts of the environmental forces to collect the bodies and prevent the spread of this disease. In the next year, fortunately, the birds returned to the wetland from the beginning of October to the end of March and after that they migrate and the photographers were able to capture them for almost 6 months of the year. (Mehdi Mohebi Pour / Environmental Photographer of the Year)
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Winner: Keeping 1.5 Alive | Chemical Explosion: This image was made in Sitakunda, Bangladesh on June 8, 2022 – At a chemical explosion and fire at the BM container depot in Sitakunda Upazila, Chittagong where 49 people were killed and the chemicals released from the blaze were mixed in the air and water which had a devastating effect on the environment. The explosion at the depot spilled plastic containers into the nearby river, where the chemical-laced water entered the aquifer and destroyed the fresh water supply. (Subrata Dey / Environmental photographer of the year)
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Winner: Recovering Nature | Naturalia: Chronicle of Contemporary Ruins: This image was made in Pisa, Italy on June 21, 2021 – The photographer asks a fundamental question: what is the place of mankind on Earth and what is our relationship with nature? Far from being pessimistic, and at a time when humanity's domination over nature has never been so extreme, this photo aims to wake our consciousness.(Jonk Jimenez / Environmental photographer of the year)
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Winner: Adapting for Tomorrow | New Ways To The Future (III): Copenhagen, Denmark (13/07/2021) – A view of the Middelgrunden offshore windfarm from Amager Strand, a very popular beach in Copenhagen, Denmark, on July 13, 2021. The wind farm landscape perfectly integrates with this very popular beach where local people go to sunbathe or play water sports. The wind farm was developed with a strong involvement of the local community. Just over 14 % of the Danish electricity consumption is provided by wind. More than 150,000 Danish families are members of wind turbine cooperatives such as this one. (Simone Tramonte / Environmental photographer of the year)
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