Who are you?

Hi, I’m Novellecao (Jose Antonio), an amateur and self-taught photographer living in Galicia, Spain. My main interest is capturing landscapes, nature, and traditions of my region, although I photograph almost everything. I’m really into classic photography, which is why I’m starting to shoot analog as well.

How would you define your style?

My photographic style is defined as realistic. In my photos, I try to convey the reality of what I see, without excessive filters or retouching. As a self-taught photographer, I learn from all the photos I observe, and I have a great admiration for classic photographers, such as Ansel Adams, who is a major influence for me.

Tell us about your winning creation.

My winning creation for #Wild2023 was captured at an annual event called “A Rapa,” where all the wild horses from an area gather to be dewormed and cared for. The fight between two males to lead the herd adds strength to my creation, making it a potential winner.

Why do you like Agora Awards? 

Agora is a fantastic platform to showcase creators. Its competitions serve as a motivation to improve day by day and strive to become a winner.

I’m a 27-year-old photographer from Bangladesh. I live in a small town named Rajshahi by the great Ganges River. I’m mostly interested in nature, especially animals. I always strive to spread awareness through my photos to promote the conservation of nature. My goal is to contribute positively to the planet we all inhabit.

How would you define your style?

My approach to photography is that of a naturalist, and I strive to capture the unfolding events and marvels of the natural world. I pursue this craft for the tranquility it brings to my mind. Through my photographs, I seek to convey an expression that suggests ‘animals too may possess their own narratives to share’. My understanding of both animals and photography was cultivated under the guidance of Mr. Firoz Al Sabah, a renowned wildlife photographer who also embodies remarkable humility.

Tell us about your winning creation.

My winning picture was about a jackal. I’ve known her since 2018 when she was born. She was part of a large clan, but she lost everything due to destruction caused by ignorant humans. That’s why I decided to capture all the major events of her life. I wanted to highlight the simple fact of ‘how ignorantly we are destroying our natural world and whether we can do something to save our planet.’ I believe my photo won the competition because people around the world can connect with the image. I also received a massive amount of support from my family and friends. Most importantly, the photography community on Agora showed great support.

Why do you like Agora Awards? 

I appreciate the Agora Awards because they revolve around what I enjoy the most: photography. The best part is that there are always new challenges available on Agora, which assists me in pushing the boundaries of my photography skills.