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We Challenged Photographers To Show Their Most Beautiful ‘Green' Photos, Here Are 50 Of The Best Ones

We Challenged Photographers To Show Their Most Beautiful ‘Green' Photos, Here Are 50 Of The Best Ones

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Agora’s latest online photo contest invited its global community of photographers to participate with their best "green" shots for a chance to win the $1,000 top prize. As a result, 17,689 photos representing the color of growth, regeneration, and health have been submitted to the online contest, but only one has been voted "World’s Best Photo of #Green2020": congratulations to Bangladeshi photographer @photographerasaf who won the competition with a heartwarming photo of young boy plucking flowers under the rain in Akkelpur.
Since the beginning of time, the green color has been associated with growth, life, fertility, energy, and vitality. This invigorating and refreshing color has demonstrated calming virtues that can bring a certain harmony to the body. If we refer to our human behaviors, the green color also offers a guarantee for survival: it announces the proximity of water sources for future harvests or natural shelters.
Mobile app Agora launched the #Green2020 photo competition through its free-to-use mobile app on May 15th. Photographers had until May 29th to participate for the chance to be selected in the top 50 finalists and make it to the final voting rounds.
Agora is a mobile app where photographers, whether amateur or professional, can participate in photo contests for a chance to win international recognition and cash prizes (from $1,000 to $25,000). The app’s global system enables its global audience to vote and pick the best images from each competition, making the process more inclusive and democratic than any other traditional photography contest.
"Green is the color of hope because it is the color of life. Thousands of photographers around the world have participated with their best photos of #Green2020. This powerfuñ selection of images will stir your soul," says Octavi Royo, Agora's CEO & Co-Founder.
More info: agoraimages.com

#1 Some People Feel The Rain, Others Just Get Wet

Some People Feel The Rain, Others Just Get Wet
Location: Akkelpur, Joypurhat, Bangladesh
"It was a sunny day, and I had planned to go take some photos. I spotted this boy plucking flowers, and just a few moments later the rain started to pour down. He had the biggest and purest smile on his face and didn't seem to be bothered at all. To me, happiness is one of the outcomes of proper faith. Faith brings you confidence, and confidence gives you energy. And when you feel the energy, you smile unconsciously."
@photographerasaf (Bangladesh)
57points

#2 Oh Deer

Oh Deer
Location: Netherlands
@maxbuiting (Netherlands)
47points

#3 The Grandfather

The Grandfather
Location: Cantabria, Spain
"I wanted to portray the beauty of nature through a forest that looked straight from a fairy tale."
@saavedraphotography (Spain)
45points

#4 Old Steam Locomotive In The Woods

Old Steam Locomotive In The Woods
Location: Germany
"My drone caught this steam locomotive, built in the 1940s, approaching a railway station."
@borsch (Russia)
44points

#5 Skógafoss

Skógafoss
Location: Skógafoss, Iceland
"The golden light we got for this morning sunrise was crazy. I couldn't have wished for any better weather on my 10-day road trip around the land of fire and ice!"
@joelfriend (UK)
43points

#6 Hope Of Green

Hope Of Green
Location: West Bengal, India
"You can hear their laughter just by looking at the photo."
@pranab_basak (India)
43points

#7 Standing On The Edge

Standing On The Edge
Location: Tumpak Sewu, East Java, Indonesia
"We went to east Java on a spur of the moment thing: we booked our tickets, and the next morning we were on the plane! We didn't really know what to expect, but East Java is the most incredible place I've ever been and this is the most impressive waterfall I've ever seen. It stretches all around you and is simply massive. Puts how small you truly are compared to nature into perspective!"
@jprphotos (UK)
42points

#8 Shades Of Green, Little Hut By The Lake

Shades Of Green, Little Hut By The Lake
Location: Lake Plansee, Tirol, Austria
"I was on a road trip through the western parts of Austria, together with some friends. When we passed by this boathouse I instantly had this minimal shot in mind and tried to take it. It started to rain but this did not stop us from getting out of the gar and trying our luck!"
@seplb (Austria)
35points

#9 Dragon’s Claw

Dragon’s Claw
Location: Wales, UK
"Legend has it that the hillside scars were caused by the Welsh dragon's claws. If you look very closely, you can see little white specs: these are sheep. It gives you some context of how small we really are in this world!"
@joncleave (UK)
35points

#10 Sin Escapatoria

Sin Escapatoria
Location: Huelva, Spain
"Photography allows you to freeze time and enjoy the moment."
@aibanez (Spain)
33points

#11 Natural Pool

Natural Pool
Location: Jalapão State Park, Brazil
"The Fervedouros of Jalapão are unique natural springs located in a quite arid area: they are like an oasis in the desert. The water pressure is very high, forming a lot of bubbles that make you float and prevent you from sinking. Only a drone shot could capture the ethereal feeling of floating in those amazing natural jacuzzis."
@ghislainfave (France)
33points

#12 The Real Heroes

The Real Heroes
Location: Indonesia
@muhammadridwan06 (Indonesia)
31points

#13 Morning Lake Dip

Morning Lake Dip
Location: Eibsee, Germany
"My friend Kieran was taking a refreshing morning dip. I wanted to capture the stillness and quiet of lake Eibsee at Sunrise."
@cannonmatt (UK)
29points

#14 Luminous Souls

Luminous Souls
Location: Takoradi, Ghana
"I wanted to tell the story of being at ease with your own skin. My model has a season skin disorder which makes her cancel the shootings that occur when the symptoms show up. But this time around, we defied the regular and told a true story - since then she has felt really good about herself."
@thedallasexperience (Ghana)
29points

#15 Cabin Love

Cabin Love
Location: Alpe Di Siusi
"Me and my girlfriend woke up in the early morning to go to Alpe Di Siusi for sunrise. It's located on a plateau in the mountains and known for the beautiful cabins located on this hills kinda landscape. To me, this place was all about peacefulness. Cars aren't allowed if you're not living there, so this makes the place even more peaceful and quiet! No one was around and when the sun was rising, the scenery started to be more and more beautiful."
@sjoerdbracke (Netherlands)
29points

#16 Nature's Greatness In All Of Its Glory

Nature's Greatness In All Of Its Glory
Location: Indonesia
"2020 is definitely not my best year and probably not yours either, but it may be the perfect time to start asking ourselves questions about the way we live, how we treat each other, and where we are going..."
@jordisark (Spain)
27points

#17 Red-Eyed Tree Frog

Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Location: Arenal National Park, Costa Rica
"I came across this scene while hiking through the Arenal National Park in Costa Rica. The rainforest is full of diverse life and many surprises. Typically, the Red-Eyed tree frogs are sleeping during the day and very active at night. However, this little cutie was very much awake, energetic, and playful in the late afternoon when I came across this unexpected scene. I’ve never seen a Red-Eyed tree frog before, so for me, it was an amazing experience. For a moment, we were both curious about exploring each other existence and it was comfortable enough to peek through the leaves for a closer look. Moments like these enhance and expand our curiosity to explore the natural wonder that surrounds us."
@bachir01 (USA)
26points

#18 Owlet

Owlet
Location: Surat, Gujarat, India
@mits4772 (India)
25points

#19 Dangerously Beautiful Green Viper

Dangerously Beautiful Green Viper
Location: Singapore Zoo
"I was amazed when I saw the green viper in its glass enclosure because it looked like it was posing for all the visitors. I was actually a bit scared while taking the shot, because of how close I was to the snake: it felt like we were almost touching each other's faces. Even though the snake is one of the most feared animals, we should never forget that it is still one of the most beautiful creatures on the planet."
@jovanneamolat (Philippines)
25points

#20 Sunlight Painting The Mountains

Sunlight Painting The Mountains
Location: Iceland
@santicozar (UK)
24points
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