Dec 12, 2025
Gilberto Costa, Portugal.
Location: Bekopaka, Madagascar
“The Manabolo River in Madagascar, has several caves on its limestone banks. When we visited one of these caves I noticed the unique texture of the entrance ceiling, which almost looked like a reflection of the sand floor. I stood there trying to capture these textures when one of the canoe drivers inattentively placed himself in the middle of the scene, posing for me completely unnoticed. I took advantage of the moment and added the elegant figure of the man to the stone and sand textures, with the boats and the river in the background.”
Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY)