“A simple stream teeming with life turned into another world — a galaxy of greens and blues shining through a dark canvas,” said contest director and judging coordinator Alex Snyder of the winning image.
Captured by Irina Petrova Adamatzky, this photograph shows the glowing skin of a corn snake under ultraviolet light.
Irina Petrova Adamatzky/TNC Photo Contest 2023Some images depict the peril of the natural world, like photographer Raphael Alves’ winning photograph in the Climate category, illustrating rising rivers in Anama, Brazil, in May 2021.
The Nature Conservancy hopes the images will raise awareness, evoke an emotional connection to the natural world, and help support global conservation efforts.
“Additionally, photography has long been a tool used by scientists and researchers to document and monitor every aspect of our natural world.
Persons:
Tibor Litauszki, Tibor, Litauszki, ”, Alex Snyder, Irina Petrova Adamatzky, Raphael Alves ’, “, Alves, Yellowstone, Snyder
Organizations:
CNN, Nature Conservancy, Conservancy
Locations:
Anama, Brazil