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1st place Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year
Sylvie Ayer Florida, USA
"I went to Florida with one dream: to capture beautiful images of manatees," says Ayer. "With a local friend, we saw several manatees. The manatee in the picture came close to look at me and was suddenly perfectly positioned in front of the sun's rays. I hope this photo helps raise awareness of the need to protect these mammals."
BEHIND THE LENS
Sylvie Ayer Switzerland
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Clear conditions
- Taken while scuba diving
- Site accessed by boat
- Cold, windy day
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