The Plastic Gift

• Photographer
  Roberto Melotti

During the courtship period, great crested grebes usually exchange gifts, generally algae. In this photo, a grebe, after diving, resurfaces with a piece of plastic mistaken for succulent algae. Plastic is now everywhere: in the oceans, seas, lakes, rivers...

I am a nature photographer based in Bologna, Italy. I'm specialized in landscapes, wild animals and macro photography. I have been honored with national and international awards for my passion and talent in photography. In addition to being a photographer, I am also the president of the Santa Viola Photographic Club of Bologna and a photography course tutor.