International Conservation Photography Awards 2010 (ICP Awards) has announced the list of award-winning photos. Many of our planet’s treasures are being threatened by climate change, over-development, pollution and other destructive human activities. From polar bears and tigers to whales and ocean coral; many of the things in nature are in danger of extinction. This is a photography competition with a view to raising nature and environment protection for people all over the world. ICP Awards is the gathering of more than 75 notable images displayed from June 19 - September 6, 2010 at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington in Seattle. The ICP Awards are open to all photographers worldwide to show their ideas of nature and environment. Let's have a look at the most impressive awarded images in the premier worldwide photography event- International Conservation Photography Awards 2010.
The seal sits on a propeller at the abandoned whaling station in Stromness Bay, Antarctica. In the past, this location was the whale-hunting site- in some cases to the edge of extinction. There is only one seal remaining to greet visiting photographer Susanne Weissenberger, who won the Environment at Risk category with this image.
Seal on a Propeller
This image won the Wildlife category of the International Conservation Photography Awards, inspiring people to care about conservation of the environment. Enjoying warm water, a family of Japanese macaques lives happily in the hot springs of Japan’s Jigokudani Yaenkoen Park.
Japan's "Hot Tub Monkeys"
This is the garbage dump in Guwahati, India, where endangered greater adjutant storks gather. But the birds must wait to eat something left donated by the poor living in the state of Assam. Such a fantastic image earned first prize in ICPA's Community at Risk category.
Guwahati Dump
Sunbeams shined through the pines in the Washington’s Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. This stunning picture was captured by Ethan Welty in early morning rays which earned the top honor in the Student category of the ICP Awards. This effect of sun rays lasted only a few seconds, he had to hang camera on his neck.
Sunbeams in the Pines
The shot of the translucent body of a sea nettle off-shore San Carlos Beach in Monterey, California was honored in ICPA’s Underwater category. These beautiful sea nettles use their sting to destroy the tiny floating animals that they hunt and devour.
Translucent Sea Nettle
A school of sailfish (Istiophorus albicans) chased sardines about 16 kilometers off Isla Mujeres on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. With the rapid speed of more than 110 kilometers per hour, they can easily hunt small fish herds. This image, captured by Westmorland, won the Art Wolfe award.
Hunting Sailfish
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