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Galapagos photographs, nominated in the World Press Photo 2018

  • Author DAVID GORDILLO
  • Posted on 20th August 201908/20/2019
  • Animals, Galapagos Islands
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Images taken in Galapagos, by the German photographer Thomas P. Peschak, are nominated in the photojournalism contest World Press Photo 2018 in the category of Nature The photographs, nine in all, show birds, iguanas, turtles and other species native to the
Enchanted Islands. “Four major ocean currents converge throughout the Galapagos archipelago, creating the conditions for an extraordinary diversity of life”.

The work of Thomas P. Peschak has previously been awarded in the World Press Photo, winning the awards in 2011 and 2013.  The World Press Photo is considered one of the most prestigious photography contests in the world and rewards the best of photojournalism every year. This year the award ceremony will be held in Amsterdam on April 12 th and will have the participation of 42 photographers from 22 different countries There are 8 categories for the World Press Photo 2018: Contemporary Themes, Environment, General News, Long Duration Projects, Nature, People, Sports, Sports News. (I)

Galapagos is a place you should visit at least once in your life, you´ll be impressed by the natural wealth of our Enchanted Islands. We have arranged special itineraries so that you enjoy Galapagos at its best at a very affordable price. Feel free to communicate with us if you have any questions, it will be a huge honor to help you!

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