#2 “Cloaked In Lilac”, Jury Selection, Wildscape & Animals In Their Habitat
Yes, this is a pretty image with the tiger’s stripes standing out in the middle of the purple water hyacinth flowers. But these invasive plants are notorious for displacing native plant species within water bodies while reducing oxygen levels. As seen in the image, even protected areas like national parks and tiger reserves are not immune to their impacts.
By Sanjay Nair.
Image credits: Nature In Focus Photography Awards