Two local photographers win top prizes showcasing Clot de Galvany’s evolution.
Photo Credit: Elche Town Council
TWO talented photographers from the Costa Blanca South have walked away with the first and second prizes from the seventh edition of the Photoclot Photography Competition, which highlighted the stunning beauty and evolution of the Clot de Galvany Municipal Natural Area. This year, the theme, ‘A look back at the past,’ is part of the activities organised to mark the 10th anniversary of the Natural Area’s declaration, marking a milestone for the conservation of a valuable wetlands area on the coast of Alicante.
Two talented photographers from Costa Blanca South take home the top prizes
The first prize, an incredible €625, was awarded to Esteban Antón Leonis, from the coastal municipality of Santa Pola. The second prize, €250, went to Alejandro Coves Navarro, from the interior hub of Elche. The photographs were evaluated based on their documentary and historical value, as well as their relation to the chosen theme of the competition this year.
Photographs available for viewing: a visual journey through the history of the Clot de Galvany Municipal Natural Area
The photographs are on display in the Clot exhibition, located in Plaza de Santa Isabel, in Elche. The photos are presented through eight double-sided panels, offering an immersive visual journey of Elche over the last few decades for visitors of all ages. The exhibition, which is travelling, will showcase the before and after of various locations in the area, with the municipal management marking the difference between the two areas. In this way, visitors will be able to directly observe, remember, and reflect upon the evolution of the landscape in recent years.
The photos show how the actions taken by the Elche Town Council pioneer the recovery of the site and the balance of the wetlands’ ecosystem, and also showcase some milestones to protect the biodiversity of the flora and fauna.
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