Bauxite

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Photographer

Jean Gaboury
Prize

Honorable Mention
Date of Photograph

14 septembre 2024
Technical Info

Shutter speed, 1/60s, ISO 100, 10,26mm, Aperture f/3,5, cropped sensor, Hasselblad
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Website

https://www.jeangaboury.ca/

Bauxite residue (often called "red mud") is generated during the transformation of bauxite into alumina, the step preceding aluminum production. This residue is primarily composed of iron oxides, which give it its characteristic red color. Due to its alkalinity, this residue is considered waste material requiring rigorous management. It is generally stored in large, sealed settling ponds. This site is located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada. Jean Gaboury Aerial photographer, Quebec City, Canada

Biography

My name is Jean Gaboury, I make videos and do aerial photography for pleasure and passion. In 2016, I founded masian, video production by drone. For the past two years, I have been exploring aerial photography to express other aspects of my creativity. I developed a unique expertise in the abstract art of aerial photography. I particularly likes the bird's eye approach as a camera angle profile with the drone. I'm looking for particular textures to highlight the beauty of the earth.
Awards

Selected for the International Siena drone photo awards 2022 competition, for the last stage in the abstract, nature and wildlife categories (Shortlist final round).