Winners Gallery
Finalist Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean
Renee Capozzola French Polynesia
"This paddleboarder was enjoying the sunset and when he came by in the background, I decided to incorporate him into my shot as the stingray was in a good position," says Capozzola. "I figured if I waited for the paddleboarder to move, I wouldn’t get another close pass of the stingray. It was a good decision. The human in the frame now portrays the successful co-existence of marine animals and people in this well-protected marine ecosystem."
BEHIND THE LENS
Renee Capozzola
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- No wind
- Early evening shoot
- Taken while snorkelling
- Site access by kayak
Renee Capozzola is a conservation-oriented underwater photographer who has received over fifty prestigious international awards for her work. Renee’s work has been featured by multiple news outlets such as CNN, USA Today, BBC News, People, the Today Show, and France 2. When she is not in the water, Renee enjoys speaking at various events, judging photo competitions, and educating others about the importance of preserving marine ecosystems.
MORE IMAGES BY Renee Capozzola
Fine ArtPhotographer of the Year
2024 Tahiti, French Polynesia
Conservation (Hope)Photographer of the Year
2023 Maui, Hawaii
Conservation (Hope)Photographer of the Year
2022 Philippines
Conservation (Hope)Photographer of the Year
2022 Hawaii
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