The Nature Conservancy photo contest receives a large number of entries from photographers from around the world each year. Stunning images of our world at its finest. The captured images inspire both awe and exploration of the amazing and incredible world we live in.
This year’s winning photos were selected by a panel of judges that included renowned American singer-songwriter Ben Folds, who is also a photographer and member of Sony’s prestigious Artisans of Imagery.
Of the more than 100,000 entries, a photo of a western lowland gorilla walking among a cloud of butterflies in the Central African Republic, taken by British photographer Anup Shah, won the grand prize. Ben Folds said of the winning image: “I like photos that drag you down. Forbearance or bliss. ” Pictured, a western Malui lowland gorilla walks through a cloud of butterflies in the Dzanga Sangha Special Dense Forest Reserve, Central African Republic.
The People’s Choice award went to Prathamesh Ghadekar from India for a photograph of fireflies congregating around a tree before a monsoon.
“These images are a magnificent and unforgettable reminder of the vitality and overwhelming power of nature,” said Meg Goldthwaite, director of marketing and communications for The Nature Conservancy. “Year after year, we are in awe, delighted and moved by these scenes from around the world. They remind us how connected we all are on this planet and energize us as we continue the important work of conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. “
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit environmental organization that works to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the USA in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and far-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
The images are fabulous. We have compiled some of our favorite photos for you to enjoy, but there are many more in this splendid nature photography contest.
