R Where Innocence Meets Tradition
Category: Save Our Seas Marine Conservation Photographer: Khaichuin Sim
In the Faroe Islands, the annual pilot whale hunt known as Grindadráp, remains one of the world’ s most controversial traditions. Seen by locals as a cultural heritage and source of food, it is condemned globally for its brutality and impact on marine life. In this poignant scene, a young boy sits atop a slain whale amid blood-red waters, a haunting reflection of how tradition, identity, and ethics collide. Khaichuin Sim / UPY2026
S Coral Window Category: Black & White Photographer: Shunsuke Nakano Off Sado Island in Japan, the past is not lost – it is inhabited. The window no longer looks out; it invites us to look in, framing the story of nature reclaiming metal. Choosing to shoot in black and white, I am inviting the viewer to contrast the thick, straight manmade lines with the delicate and intricate patterns of nature. Shunsuke Nakano / UPY2026
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