A photo that really is worth a thousand words, with a powerful message, a look at the harmful impact we humans have on the fragile ecosystem. This is the winning photo of the 14th Milvus Nature Photography Contest. Lalith Ekanayake from Sri Lanka chose to capture a herd of wild elephants feeding on a landfill, and the jury decided that this entry deserved the Grand Prize.

This time, the award ceremony and exhibition opening took place in Brasov, during the Lynx Festival.

Milvus Group was one of the partner organisations of this festival and we would like to congratulate the organising team for their commitment and efforts to promote the beauty of nature through photography and documentary film. The festival featured national and international award-winning documentaries, several special guests from home and abroad, photo exhibitions and numerous events for young and old.

The Milvus Photocontest exhibits can be admired in Brasov on the “Alley in front of the Town Hall” until 17 June, after which we will announce where and when they can be seen in Târgu Mures. Congratulations to all participants and winners of this photo competition.  We hope that their images will touch the hearts of as many people as possible and inspire new generations.

And don’t forget! The responsibility to protect nature is in our hands. Each of us has the power to make a difference, whether through photography, active involvement, supporting a conservation organisation or simply cultivating a greater appreciation for the world around us.