Ocean Conservation Photographer of the Year (Impact) 2023, FL - Oceanographic

1st place Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year

Florian Ledoux Svalbard

78°15'9.8561" N 19°8'33.3272" E

"In the breathtaking Arctic landscape of Svalbard, Norway, a poignant scene unfolds," says Ledoux. "In this impactful capture, we glimpse both beauty and fragility, a stark reminder of the urgent need to preserve this majestic realm urging us to safeguard our precious Arctic for generations to come. The polar regions are vital for the entire planet. Without the icy regions, the stability of our world is collapsing."

BEHIND THE LENS

Ocean Conservation Photographer of the Year (Impact) 2023, FL

Florian Ledoux France

ABOUT THE IMAGE

Shot on expedition
April shoot
Late morning
Site accessed via snowmobile

Florian is an award-winning wildlife photographer who works in the polar regions. He started his photographic career in the French Navy as a photo reporter. His passion for nature and later the high Arctic led him to pursue personal projects and his dreams of using his love for nature to document the polar regions. By using drones, Florian aspires to bring a new perspective to life in these remote places.