Latin America Professional Award 2024 2nd Place

Every summer, thousands of tourists descend on the Colombian town of Bahia Solano to experience the thrill of watching humpback whales as they migrate from the frigid waters of the southern Pacific to Colombia’s warm waters. The town lies on a remote stretch of coast covered by dense rainforests that are home to monkeys, toucans and colourful poison dart frogs. But the main attraction is the humpback whales that migrate to the area from July to October each year. Bahia Solano, which is built along a U-shaped bay, has become one of the most famous spots in Colombia to sight humpback whales. Every summer, the town of 10,000 residents is visited by thousands of visitors who board small fishing boats to get close to the gentle giants.

Colombian photographer, born on the island of San Andrés. He has covered stories of conflict and post-conflict situations; illegality of wildlife trafficking and human rights issues, such as forced displacement and refugees who are victims of torture in their countries of origin and migration. Winner of the Sony World Photography Awards 2013, National Award, Colombia. 2nd place Latin America professional Award SWPW 2024. Pulitzer Prize winning-Photographer 2024.