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Finalist Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year

Florian Ledoux Svalbard, Norway

78°40'7.0692"N 16°40'15.0437"E

"In the heart of the Arctic's icy realm, a poignant tale of strength unfolds as Svetlana, a lone 2.5-year-old polar bear, embarks on an arduous journey," says Ledoux. "Against a backdrop of melting ice and changing tides, the determined bear navigates the unforgiving waters of Svalbard, Norway. The image captures her tenacity; each stroke, each leap towards an elusive ice floe. Svetlana's quest mirrors the battle against climate change, her world transformed by human actions. In this powerful portrayal of resilience, the image resonates with a call to action, urging us to safeguard our fragile home before it slips away forever."

BEHIND THE LENS

Ocean Conservation Photographer of the Year (Impact) 2023, FL3

Florian Ledoux France

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Middle of the night shoot (Arctic summer)
  • Calm sea conditions
  • Site accessed by boat
  • Shot on expedition

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.

MORE IMAGES BY Florian Ledoux

Conservation (Impact)Photographer of the Year

2023 Svalbard

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

Conservation (Impact)Photographer of the Year

2022 Svalbard, Norway

Ocean Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year 2022, FL

WildlifePhotographer of the Year

2022 Svalbard, Norway

2022 Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year, FL

Collective Portfolio Award

2020 Arctic

2020 Collective Portfolio Award, finalist, Florian Ledoux

ExplorationPhotographer of the Year

2020 Svalbard, Norway

2020 EPoY finalist, Florian Ledoux

ExplorationPhotographer of the Year

2020 Antarctica

2020 EPoY third place, Florian Ledoux

ConservationPhotographer of the Year

2020 Norway

2020 CPoY finalist, Florian Ledoux 2

ConservationPhotographer of the Year

2020 Svalbard, Norway

2020 CPoY finalist, Florian Ledoux

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