The white surface of the Antarctic ice cap has been protecting Earth for millions of years. By reflecting most of the sun's energy back into space, it acts as a protective shield and contributes to cooling our planet. For millennia a fragile balance has been maintained, the sea ice growing and receding with the seasons. This is no more the case now. Antarctica is the place where the temperature is increasing most steeply in the world: the vicious circle has begun. Inexorable global warming risks ensuing since the 6th continent plays a regulatory role in the climate of the entire planet.
Starting his career as a journalist and then as a health professional, Michel Groleau eventually turned to photography, travelling the six continents to observe and immortalize the beauty and fragility of our planet. His photos have won multiple international awards and showcased at exhibitions in 12 different countries. They aim to touch people and push them to reflect, especially about the evolution and challenges of society. Michel hopes showing the beauty of our planet will contribute to save it.
Awards - Zoom Photo Festival 2023 - One of the 20 different photojournalists exhibited
- International Photo Awards 2023: Winner (1st prize): Editorial/ Press-Environmental
- International Photo Awards 2023: Winner (1st prize): Sports/ Sports competition
- International Photo Awards 2022: 3rd prize: Sports/ Sports/ Summer sports
- International Photo Awards 2022: 2nd prize + Jury top 5: People - Lifestyle
- Black and White Spider Awards: 1st prize: Architectural
- Black and White Spider Awards: 2nd prize: Sports
- Grand Prix Hardy: 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024
