Free-to-use Agora app shares the finalist shots from its #Nature2020 competition where amateur and professional photographers from all around the world have submitted 11,086 participations to win the $1,000 top prize. The voting phase is now open on Agora to choose the winning nature photography shot, results will be revealed on Wednesday 4th March.
Only one species living on Earth can choose what the future will look like and that species is us. Our beautiful planet is in danger, and it's up to us to save it.
Agora launched the #Nature2020 photo contest on January 31st via its mobile app where users can create, discover and vote for the World's Best Photos. The competition challenged all photography lovers to represent what Nature meant to them and show the beauty of nature through their own camera lenses.
11,086 beautiful photos have been entered, from which only 50 made it to the Top final.
"Taking the time to observe the nature that surrounds us to connect with it and feel the reason for our existence: the fact that Agora's photography contest encourages this magic to happen is one of our main reasons to exist. Power to nature!" - Octavi Royo, Agora's CEO & Co-Founder
Everyone is now invited to have their say on which nature photo should be crowned 'Best Photo in the World of #Nature2020' and win the prize by voting for their favorite finalist shot on free-to-use Agora app. The photo that will gather the highest amount of votes will be rewarded with $1,000.
The winner will be announced on Wednesday 4th March 2020 on Agora; results will be revealed through the app but also via the photography app's social media channels.
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#41 Being One With Nature
Location: Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
"I was looking to be part of nature by standing in the front of the waterfall and give a sense of scale for the place. Funny thing that to get this shot I had to go up the river created by the waterfall totally barefoot and hike up the hill. It was such a funny moment and I love how this resulted. My photo is an attempt to show the beauty of nature and giving a sense of scale but putting a subject in there but also an appreciation of the magnificence of a powerful waterfall in the middle of the forest."
@thenorthernfeel (Spain)
6points
#42 Coal Mountain
Location: Kaluga, Russia
"In the fall of 2018, I went on a trip to the Kaluga Region. From the car window, I noticed a black mound. I immediately decided to fly my drone and I saw a real cosmic landscape. This coal mountain reminded me of a crater from another planet, and I wanted to transmit this cosmic relief in the photo. This is one example when a “view from the top” of ordinary things completely changes their meaning and perception."
@artempikalov (Russia)
6points
#43 Yellow
Location: Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia
@achmadkamal92 (Indonesia)
6points
#44 New Born
Location: West Kalimantan, Indonesia
"The insect was protecting its newborn hatch from predators."
@hendymp (Indonesia)
5points
#45 The Forest
Location: Cataluñya, Spain
@osanchezphoto (Spain)
5points
#46 Nipa Palm Forest
Location: Tinh Khe, Son Tinh, Quang Ngai, Vietnam
"The Nipa palm forest has been in this area for a long time. It has experienced many ups and downs in the history of its people. During the Vietnam War, it was a refuge for Vietnamese soldiers and people. During peaceful times, it was a great source of fishes and shrimps for the people living around it. The leaves of the Nipa palm tree are used for roofing, and people also sell it in cafes and restaurants."
@anhtrungqng (Vietnam)
5points
#47 Burbujas Que Llevan Atrapadas Millones De Años
Location: Jökulsárlón, Islandia
"I took this picture in a cave where air bubbles have been trapped in ice for millions of years. I had a hard time taking this picture. Trying to take a photo at - 12 degrees was quite complicated for my hands!"
@wmr.valdez (Dominican Republic)
4points
#48 Buscando La Mejor Foto
Location: Iceland
@patribar401 (Spain)
4points
#49 The Grass Snake Sneaking Through Autumn Leaves
Location: Białowieski National Park, Poland
"We were hiking that day. We got lucky to see five wolves resting on a meadow! I saw this Grass snake beside the road as it was moving towards the ground, which was covered with autumn leaves. I lied down and just before the snake disappeared I took a few photos of it. You can see the best one."
@maciejj (Poland)
4points
#50 Night Of Butterfly
Location: Central Java, Indonesia
@achmaddehapegrafi (Indonesia)
3points
