Fishermen in Lake Turkana of Kenya, 2006. [Photo by Luo Hong/Provided to China Daily]

Reacting to the Kenyan State Commendation, Luo said: "I firmly believe that the Earth is the only home for human beings, and that animals are our best friends. We can only make the Earth more beautiful if we all live in harmony."

Luo Hong used to view photography as a simple way of capturing brief moments in time. It turned out, however, that it became an all-encompassing quest to showcase the planet's endless beauty. Luo hopes that, by sharing his pictures, he can inspire more people to love, conserve and protect the fragile planet we all share.

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