SUMMARY
Diver and underwater photographer Ysabela Coll won the Underwater Seascapes category of the UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition for her image of colorful lilies in a Mexican cenote. The photograph was taken using a 10-year-old Nikon D500 DSLR with a Tokina fisheye lens, achieving a sharp focus across the wide-angle scene. Coll, who co-founded a conservation photography business, highlighted the importance of cenotes as vital freshwater reservoirs threatened by pollution and climate change.
TAKEAWAYS
Underwater lily photograph won a UN World Oceans Day award.
Image captured on a 10-year-old DSLR with a fisheye lens.
The photo highlights the beauty and fragility of Mexican cenotes.
Cenotes are vital freshwater reservoirs facing environmental threats.