Polluting City River Flowing Unchecked in Ocean

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Photographer

Samya Sengupta
Prize

2nd Place / Editorial / Press/Environmental
Jury Top 5 Selection
Date of Photograph

April 7 2017
Technical Info

1/100, ISO 100, f.9, Full Frame
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Website

https://samyasengupta.com/

Our rivers, seas and oceans are under unprecedented threat destroing vast majority of Earth’s marine diversity and damage the health of the water-world beyond the scope of any repair Daily huge quantities of human and industrial waste flow unchecked into the waters of our rivers, seas and oceans, the death of various sea creatures caused by plastic waste has become commonplace Almost two thirds of this planet of made of water and largest producer of oxygen, it is absolutely imperative for the health of this planet that we start caring for our water bodies. Featuring Manado River and Sulawesi

Biography

Samya Sengupta, an acclaimed underwater and travel photographer, captures the beauty of the underwater world and lesser-explored destinations. As an avid traveler, he believes in the transformative power of visual storytelling for environmental conservation. Representing Canon India as an EOS Explorer, Samya seeks out global stories through his lens. Picture and The Poet, founded by Samya & Jashojit offers audio-visual solutions in Wedding and Fashion, Events, Interiors and Architecture, Corporate Films and Documentaries, Family Events, & Travel Photography. Operational area is Eastern India
Awards

CAPA 2019 (Aquatic - 3rd), CAPA 2020 (Aquatic - 2nd, Glamour and Fashion 1st and minimalistic - 2nd), Calcutta Journalist Club 2019 (Wild Life - 2nd), IPA Environmental 2020 - 2nd Position and an Honourable Mention 1 citation from massart.in photo competition, inaugural version - a collaboration between UNESCO, British Council and KIPF 2 Citations from IPA 2023 (group sports) 2 citation from Wild Photo Awards Sep 2023 Winner 2nd Version of VibewithCanon contest - second edition