“The swarm of life”. It is thanks to this photo that Shane Gross has just been elected “Photographer of the Year” at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards ceremony, which are, in a way, the Oscars of wildlife photography organized by the Natural History Museum in London. The Canadian shed light on the bustling life bustling at the bottom of Cedar Lake, on Vancouver Island, in Canada. Between the stems of the water lilies that rise to the surface, thousands of tadpoles swim towards their destiny while 99% of them will not survive to adulthood.
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To immortalize this superb shot, the photojournalist spent several hours going back and forth between the ground and the surface using a mask and snorkel. “The jury was captivated by the mix of light, energy and connectivity between the environment and the tadpoles,” said jury chair Kathy Moran. We were also excited about adding a new species to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year archive.”
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59,228 applications
Each year, the competition attracts tens of thousands of participants, whether professional or amateur. For this anniversary edition – the sixtieth – the jury recorded a record number of 59,228 applications from 117 countries and territories. “The longevity of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year is a testament to the vital importance and growing appreciation of our natural world,” said Doug Gurr, chairman of the London museum, adding: “We are delighted to present such inspiring images in this year’s selection – these are photographs that not only encourage new wildlife conservation efforts, but also spark the emergence of true defenders of our planet on a global scale.”
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Last year, it was the Frenchman Laurent Ballesta who won the title with his portfolio on the golden horseshoe crabs of the Philippines. The 100 most beautiful photos will be revealed in an exhibition which will open at the Natural History Museum in London on October 11.
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