In 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil-drilling rig, situated in the Gulf of Mexico, sank to a depth of 1500 metres after suffering an explosion caused by a leak of methane gas. The consequences were devastating: nearly five million barrels of oil spilled into the sea 75% of which still lies at the bottom of the ocean and hundreds of kilometres of coast are affected by what is regarded as the most serious oil spill in history. Daniel Beltrá, a specialist in aerial photography with a deep awareness of the environment, was commissioned by the ecologist organization Greenpeace to document the catastrophe. He took photographs for two months from the window of a hydroplane at over 900 metres of altitude. The result is a set of tragically beautiful images which might easily make anyone succumb to despair. Notwithstanding, the author will not surrender and insists that, despite having witnessed infinite disasters brought about by man, it will always be worth his trouble if he can get someone to ask what they can do to help.
Getxophoto
August 30 to October 1, 2017
In the streets of Getxo
Spain
