A photographer who documented the plight of Sri Lankan elephants has won a prestigious international award.
There were a record-breaking 14,180 entries across 42 countries for the Nature In Focus photography competition 2024
The Photographer of the Year Portfolio was awarded to Supun Dilshan for Trapped Between Worlds.
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It was described by judges as a powerful visual narrative highlighting how Sri Lankan elephants struggle to survive in landscapes increasingly shaped by human interventions.
The President of Wildlife Conservation Trust, Anish Andheria stated, “It’s heartbreaking to see development at loggerheads with the places these wild animals call home.
“Their habitat is already shrinking at an alarming rate due to multiple anthropogenic factors.
“But with the rise of linear infrastructure, especially in regions like India and Sri Lanka, we’re only going to see more of these come up.
“This is one of the greatest threats to wildlife today.”
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The competition honours photographers documenting unique natural history moments and critical conservation issues.
The photography contest accepts entries from both adults and young photographers, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Other winners were Angela Albi and August Paula in the animal behaviour category for images of schools of sharks.
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And Salahuddin Ahmed winner of the young photographer award for pictures of damselflies.
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