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Empty fields of grinded down almond trees are shown in a quarantine area around a tree
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Empty fields of grinded down almond trees are shown in a quarantine area around a tree
Empty fields of grinded down almond trees are shown in a quarantine area around a tree infected with the xylella fastidiosa bacteria or Pierce disease in Tarbena, Alicante province, Spain, February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Heino Kalis
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This print captures the desolate sight of empty fields filled with grinded down almond trees in a quarantine area surrounding an infected tree. Taken by Heino Kalis in Tarbena, Alicante province, Spain on February 21,2018, the image showcases the devastating impact of xylella fastidiosa bacteria or Pierce disease on agriculture. The photograph portrays a vast expanse of open space where once lush almond trees stood proudly. The branches are now reduced to mere stumps scattered across the ground. Against a backdrop of clear blue sky and billowing clouds, this barren landscape serves as a stark reminder of nature's vulnerability. With no people present in the frame, the focus is solely on the remains left behind by this destructive disease. The mountainous terrain adds to the sense of isolation and highlights how even seemingly untouched areas can be affected by such environmental challenges. Through creative use of composition and copy space, Heino Kalis effectively conveys both loss and resilience within this image. It serves as a poignant visual commentary on our interconnectedness with nature and raises awareness about the threats faced by agricultural communities worldwide.
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