Ankush Biswas
Urban Encroachment
Cow crossing polluted waters, India, 2024
Category - Humanity versus Nature
At Kalindi Kunj Ghat, in New Delhi, India, a lone cow wades into a polluted river, its legs disappearing into a thick white foam that covers the water. The foam, likely caused by industrial waste or chemical runoff, floats in large patches across the river’s surface. In the background, towering skyscrapers rise above the horizon, shrouded in haze, alongside a tall electricity pylon. The juxtaposition of the natural world and the industrial development in the distance, emphasizes the stark contrast between modern urban expansion and environmental degradation. The scene brutally illustrates the impact of pollution on both wildlife and ecosystems.
HONOURABLE MENTION
28-75 mm f/2.8 Lens - 1/2500 sec at f/4.5 ISO 500