「うたた寝するホッキョクグマ」、一般愛好家が選ぶ大賞に 野生生物写真コンテスト
”Sleeping Polar Bear” wins grand prize chosen by general enthusiasts in wildlife photography contest
”Sleeping Polar Bear” wins grand prize chosen by general enthusiasts in wildlife photography contest
氷山の上で体を丸め、うたた寝をするホッキョクグマの写真が投票者の心をつかみ、一般愛好家が選ぶ今年の野生生物写真家コンテストのピープルズチョイス賞に輝いた
A photo of a polar bear curled up and dozing on an iceberg captivated voters and won the People’s Choice Award in this year’s wildlife photographer contest.
A photo of a polar bear curled up and dozing on an iceberg captivated voters and won the People’s Choice Award in this year’s wildlife photographer contest.
英国のアマチュア写真家、ニマ・サリカニ氏は、夢のような場面を捉えた作品での受賞を誇らしいと語る
British amateur photographer Nima Sarikani says she is proud to have won the award for her work capturing dream-like scenes.
British amateur photographer Nima Sarikani says she is proud to have won the award for her work capturing dream-like scenes.
「氷のベッド」と題したこの作品は、ノルウェーのスヴァールバル諸島で撮影した
This work, titled ``Ice Bed,’’ was shot in Svalbard, Norway.
This work, titled ``Ice Bed,’’ was shot in Svalbard, Norway.
「気候変動は私たちが直面する最大の課題だが、この写真が希望も呼び起こすものになってほしい
”Climate change is the biggest challenge we face, but I hope this photo also inspires hope.
”Climate change is the biggest challenge we face, but I hope this photo also inspires hope.
私たちが引き起こした問題を解決する時間はまだある」と、サリカニ氏は報道向けの発表で述べた
There is still time to resolve the problems we have caused,” Sarikani said in a press release.
There is still time to resolve the problems we have caused,” Sarikani said in a press release.
運営によると、同コンテストに投票したのは過去最多の7万5000人
According to the organizers, a record 75,000 people voted in the contest.
According to the organizers, a record 75,000 people voted in the contest.
「氷のベッド」は応募総数5万点前後から絞り込んだ最終候補25点の中から選ばれた
”Ice Bed” was selected from among 25 finalists narrowed down from a total of around 50,000 entries.
”Ice Bed” was selected from among 25 finalists narrowed down from a total of around 50,000 entries.
野生生物写真家コンテストは英ロンドン自然史博物館が主催する
The wildlife photographer competition is hosted by the Natural History Museum, London.
The wildlife photographer competition is hosted by the Natural History Museum, London.
同館を統括するダグラス・ガー氏は、受賞作を「感動的」で「息をのむ」と評した
Douglas Gurr, director of the museum, described the winning work as ”moving” and ”breathtaking.”
Douglas Gurr, director of the museum, described the winning work as ”moving” and ”breathtaking.”
受賞作と4点の優秀作品は、ロンドン自然史博物館で6月30日まで展示される予定
The winning entries and the four winning entries will be on display at the Natural History Museum in London until June 30th.
The winning entries and the four winning entries will be on display at the Natural History Museum in London until June 30th.