I absolutely love this scene captured by Indian photographer Manas Khasnabish, who was a finalist at the inaugural edition of the Living With Wildlife Photography Competition last year.
Entitled Monkeys in the Window, the scene depicts a young boy taking an online class at home via his cellphone during the COVID-19 pandemic, while a group of curious primates also attend from the window ledge just outside.
Khasnabish’s image was highly commended in the “Life on The Edge: Where People and Wildlife Meet” category and, although he didn’t win it, this year you might, as the competition has returned for a second year and is accepting entries until August 16.
Above: Khasnabish used a Canon EOS 80D and an Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens to capture his commended scene. He opted for 1/40 sec, f/5.6, and ISO 1000 exposure settings
From agricultural workers interacting with animals on the job, to wildlife venturing into urban jungles, the awards celebrate visual stories of coexistence between humans and wildlife, with a view of promoting conservation.
Photographers (18+) of all abilities are invited to submit up to five photos across three categories covering a range of themes including the challenges of living in wildlife hotspots and conserving natural habitats.
Jamma Conservation & Communities, the event organizers, are looking for “authentic, respectful, and powerful images,” so be sure not to enter staged or sensationalized scenes. You should also know that only basic editing is allowed, so no AI-generated or heavily manipulated images either.
Category winners will take home $1,000 cash (£745 / AU$1,420) each along with $500 (£370 / AU$710) for donation to a community-based initiative of your choosing.
As well as the cash prizes, winners get a place on a fully funded trip to the awards evening at the 15th Oppenheimer Research Conference, which is scheduled for October at the Randjesfontein Cricket Ground, Midrand, South Africa.
For more information on the competition, including entry requirements, competition timelines, and prizes, and to enter, head to the official event webpage.
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