A selection of the winning entries from 2023’s HIPA’s ‘Diversity’ competition
OVERALL WINNER & WINNER, COLOUR AWARD ‘Protected Lives’ Massimo Giorgetta (Italy)
Anight-time dive encounter with a magical 5cm transparent tunicate in Indonesia’s Lembeh Strait. This mysterious sea creature is so transparent that it’s almost invisible. Both filled by and covered in other types of marine life, the tunicate is like a miniature diverse ecosystem, floating through the night sea.
WINNER, DIVERSITY ‘Mayfly Arena’ Imre Potyó (Hungary)
Danube mayflies, also known as the ephoron virgo, are spectacular insects that perform an intricate choreographed dance during their mating season. This endangered water insect returned to the river Danube in 2012, contributing to the improving water quality of the rivers of Middle Europe.
WINNER, PORTFOLIO ‘Antarctica’ Scott Portelli (Australia)
Beneath the icy blanket of Antarctica lies a thriving ecosystem teeming with diverse wildlife. The sea ice provides a platform for breeding and a vital food source. Above, the towering glaciers and snow-capped mountains create a breathtaking backdrop for this fragile oasis of life.
WINNER, COLOUR ‘Icebreaker in Action’ Aleksandr Chehonin (Russia)
An icebreaker is a powerful vessel that plays a vital role in clearing the way for other ships. Alight emanating from the ship’s bow serves as a beacon of hope, shining a path through the broken ice and piercing the darkness.
WINNER, DIGITAL ART ‘Boundless Dreams’ Wanhua Zhao (China)
This photo perfectly captures childhood curiosity and boundless imagination. The mind of a child is eager to explore and pursue its dreams. Not even the moon is out of reach when you look at it through the lens of endless possibilities.
RUNNER-UP, COLOUR ‘The Shadows Dance’ Bader Ali Hussain (Kuwait)
At night, the desert transforms into a mysterious place where wild creatures thrive in the darkness. This photograph was taken using a single light source, which was placed low to the ground and directed from behind, resulting in a high-contrast silhouette.
RUNNER-UP, DIVERSITY ‘Humans and Nature’ Mohammed Al Bahar Rawas (Oman)
Planet Earth is home to many creatures but, over the years, human intervention has left its mark on nature. This aerial photo shows the aftermath of a fire in a mountainous field. The charred remains create a stark contrast to the
