MonoVisions Photography Awards - International Black and White Photo Contest

1^ST PLACE - Black & White Nude SerieS of the Year 2021

Photo © Paul Giggle

TITLE: AFRICA

EACH YEAR, THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS ACROSS AFRICA ARE SLAUGHTERED FOR THE MEDICINE, ORNAMENTS AND HUNTING TROPHIES. ANTI-POACHING UNITS ACROSS MANY PARTS OF AFRICA WORK TIRELESSLY TO TRY TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CASUALTIES THAT FALL VICTIM TO THIS DEPLORABLE TRADE.

THIS PROBLEM IS NOT AN EASY ONE TO SOLVE AS IT RUNS DEEPLY INTO CORRUPT GOVERNMENTS AND MILITARY. THE TRADE ITSELF IS FUELD BY DEMAND AND AS THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS DECREASE THE PRICES GET HIGHER, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO THOSE WHO WILL RISK THEIR OWN LIFE IN ORDER TO SCOOP A FEW THOUSAND DOLLARS.

AFRICA IS HOME TO SOME OF THE WORLDS MOST LOVED ANIMALS AND IT SADDENS ME TO THINK THAT ONE DAY OUR CHILDREN MAY NOT GET TO SEE THEM IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

BY USING NUDES TO CAPTURE TRUST AND VULNERABILITY, EACH PICTURE IN THIS UNIQUE SERIES DELIVERS A STRONG MESSAGE TOWARDS CONSERVING AFRICAS WILDLIFE AND HABITAT.

AUTHOR: Paul Giggle AUSTRALIA

Paul Giggle is an International Director and Fashion Photographer with over 25 years experience working with leading brands and magazines. Originally from the UK, Paul now resides in Australia. His creative eye, sense of composition and lighting reflects in his timeless work.

A personal project of Paul's, 12 Natural Wonders, is one of Pauls yearly projects that he feels extremely passionate about. The series travels from Country to Country each year and will span over 12 years. The series will consist of over 144 images to be bound and sold as a coffee table book.

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