Vietnamese photographer wins place in 50 best photos of #Green2020

Local photographer @alexcao has been named among the 50 best photos to feature in the #Green2020 contest following its launch by the app Agora.

An image with the title of “Fishing”, snapped in the central province of Quang Ngai by Vietnamese photographer @alexcao has made the Top 50 of the #Green2020 contest. "I took this picture in the early morning of the first day of spring in Sa Huynh, which is famous for its fishing industry. At the time, the water was very clear and the boat was collecting nets that were full of anchovies," the author shared when discussing the background behind the photo.

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Bangladeshi photographer @photographerasaf comes out on top in the contest and is able to claim the top prize of US$1,000 after submitting a heartwarming photo of young boy plucking flowers in the rain in Akkelpur.

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The #Green2020 photo competition was first launched by Agora through its free-to-use mobile app on May 15. At present, 17,689 images representing the colour of growth, regeneration, and health have been submitted for consideration in the online contest. Among the Top 50 finalists is an image titled 'Old steam locomotive in the woods' by @borsch of Russia.