WINNERS GALLERY

"A green sea turtle briefly poses for an angelic portrait in Maui, Hawaii," says Capozzola. "For this shot, I was able to position myself right under the turtle. The angle I chose created this halo effect around the turtle’s head. While the ICUN lists green sea turtles as Endangered, this turtle represents hope and the fact that all sea turtles enjoy strong legal protections in Hawaii. By successfully enacting and enforcing these protections, Hawaii shows the rest of the world what can be accomplished through excellent conservation practices."