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Captured at the rugged Punta Insua beach in Galicia, this photograph serves as a poignant tribute to a site once devastated by the 2002 Prestige oil spill. The photographer, who first encountered the landscape while volunteering for cleanup efforts, returns annually to document its enduring spirit. By utilizing a long nine-second exposure at f/11, the image transforms the coastal atmosphere into a serene, ethereal scene. This work is award-worthy for its masterful technical execution and the deep, personal connection the photographer maintains with a landscape that has undergone a profound process of environmental recovery and transformation.
Based in A Coruña, Spain, Félix Sánchez-Tembleque balances a professional career in civil engineering research and university teaching with a dedicated pursuit of photography. Over the past fifteen years, he has honed his craft using both DSLR and compact systems, developing a keen eye for the nuances of landscape and travel imagery. His work is defined by a commitment to continuous learning and a deep, recurring engagement with the natural environments of his home region, reflecting a technical precision born from his engineering background.
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loved the different hues on the small rocks …nice pic….
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Thanks for the very nice picture. Quality of the picture is excellent and at the same time the place is very attractive too.