Winners Gallery
Finalist Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year
Noam Kortler Philippines
"Whale sharks for the mob," says Kortler. "Much has been discussed about this phenomenon in Oslob, in the Philippines. "If you have never seen a whale shark, this is the place to go; it is 100% guaranteed. In this drone image (shot under licence), you can see the industry behind the tourism - 9 whale sharks approaching boats to be fed, and many more swimmers and divers there to see them. This takes place every day. In my opinion, the interaction has become a circus rather than a celebration of nature."
BEHIND THE LENS
Noam Kortler Israel
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Mid-morning
- Moderate winds
- Drone launched from shore
- f/17, 1/100s, Iso 400
IMAGES BY Noam Kortler
Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean
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