Deforestation

• Photographer
  Samya Sengupta
• Technical Info
  F 2.8, 1/350, Iso 100, Focal Length 24mm, Dji Air2
• Photo Date
  14/06/2021

The increasing, unplanned and continuous deforestation is creating havoc on the biodiversity of Planet Earth. Increase in quantum of carbon dioxide in the air, soil erosion, loss of habitat to animals and birds and extinction of numerous species; the ill effects of deforestations are multi-fold, some of which are irreversible. The photograph taken in West Medinipur, West Bengal, India

Born and brought up in the city of Calcutta, India, Samya is an adventurer, photographer, Trekker and a certified scuba diver. He is one of the few underwater photographers from India and loves to share lesser-known stories. He has carried out photographic assignments for various International NGOs. The Indian gallery and the theme poster of India at WTM London Fair 2013 were decorated with his photographs. The ‘Experience Bengal’ campaign of ITOC and Department of Tourism, West Bengal has featured many of his works. His photographs were published and awarded in various journals and forums.