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我们2024年度SDG（联合国可持续发展目标）摄影挑战结果揭晓了，学生们提交的作品出奇的好！
我们迫不及待要和大家分享了！
今年的SDG摄影挑战围绕事先确定的5个主题展开，获奖作品还得到“启明星社会创新影响力杰出人士讲座” 嘉宾——知名听障摄影家郑阳老师的现场点评。
4B班，赢了！
郑阳老师用镜头捕捉世界的丰富与温暖，作品中充满了对生活的深刻思考。这也和启明星的教育理念高度契合——希望同学面对现实时，能够发出自己的声音，找到自己当走的道路，为身边带来积极的改变。了解郑阳老师的启明星之行，请收看下方视频。
听学生讲述他们的作品吧！
（排序按得票数量）
《笼》
朱治宇 9年级
在北京，繁荣的都市里，生活着一些经济实力较弱的工人。他们的生活充满了挑战。本图中，一位工人坐在一辆工程车里向外望着，身后的栅栏就像是笼，牢牢把他困住。他是谁的孩子，又是谁的父亲。生活的压力迫使他磨平了棱角，坐在简陋的工程车里，看着车外的繁华，不知是否会在恍惚间看到窗外曾经迷茫又踌躇满志的少年？
《风》
朱治宇 9年级
此照片拍摄于内蒙古自治区内的浑善达克沙漠——一处真正的无人区荒漠。此处较恶劣的天气环境和气候，风力十分强劲。把沙子用铁锹铲起来，扬入风中，瞬间形成了独特的造型，宛如一条巨龙在风中摇曳。过去，很少有人注意到气候变化的影响。然而，这种变化正在悄然出现于城市周边地区。很多的荒漠化现象的出现也一直警示着我们关注气候行动的重要性。
《船、水、冰山、
石头、企鹅，雪》
邓贝易 10年级
这张照片拍摄地点是南极。我在山上拍这张照片的时候，亲眼看见了之前在视频里见过的冰川碎裂掉到水里的场景。由于全球变暖的原因，世界各地的冰川都在快速融化。这会导致海平面上升，最终淹没城市。但是在淹没城市之前，许多生活在寒冷地区的动物会比我们先失去家园。所以，及时阻止全球变暖和减少碳排放是必要的。不要让这样的美景最后只能封存在古老的照片中。
《植物中的大力士》
姜豫行 6年级
这张照片是我今年暑假在云南省西双版纳中科院植物园的热带季雨林中拍摄的王莲。近几年，我们身边的气候变化越来越明显，今年的暑假尤其异常。采取气候行动的关键之一就是加强对热带雨林的保护。然而，由于人类的破坏和气候变化的影响，每年全球有1.2%的热带雨林消失。保护热带雨林已成为我们刻不容缓的任务。
《黑色二氧化碳》
李青迈 9年级
夏天访问欧洲时，我看到两根高高的烟囱向空气中释放黑色的废气。在照片中，气体几乎与空中的云朵融为一体。通过这张照片，我想表达市政燃烧化石燃料无处不在的现实。通过将照片从彩色调成黑白，我还想强调，如果我们不开始采取行动，我们的未来将会是黑暗和灰色的。
《草原风光》
董浩宇 8年级
这张照片拍摄于2024年7月6日的新疆风景区，画面中6位骑手骑着3匹马悠然穿过一片广袤的绿色草原。草地在起伏的山丘间延展，远处矗立着巍峨的山脉，构成了宁静祥和的背景。马匹在翠绿的草原上缓步前行，整个画面充满了宁静与和谐的氛围。这幅作品生动地展现了人与自然和谐相处的瞬间，骑马穿越辽阔的自然景观，不仅是一种身体上的活动，更是心灵的放松。
《停电时才会看到的影子》
邓贝易 10年级
拍摄这张照片的时候我和我的家人正在美国海边的一栋别墅里。当晚，因为暴风和轻微的海啸，整个区域都断电了。除了灯和灶台不能打开，互联网、冲水马桶等现代社会的基本设施也不能使用。我们不能出门，也玩不了卡牌游戏，甚至吃饭的时候都需要用手机手电筒，附加镜子反光来照明。我们又发现冰箱里的食物大部分都坏掉了。这种生活对于我们来说是苦不堪言的，但对于许多贫民窟的人却是日常，他们甚至会面对更糟糕的情况。无贫穷作为第一个SDG目标是非常重要的，希望不要有任何人被迫过这种生活。但有些人生活在富裕之中对这些浑然不知。就像是墙上的影子，只有停电才能发现。
《教育的重要》
李预 11年级
这张照片是我在回母校蒲公英学校做志愿者时拍的，左侧是一位老师教新生如何在学校里铺床。我认为，提供教育不仅仅是教授学术知识，也包括教他们在社会上和各个方面如何做的更好。
《奔跑》
刘奕恺 6年级
没有和平与稳定、安全与健康的生活，我们又怎能快乐奔跑在海滩上呢？
《希望你们健康平安》
陈冉桐 10年级
肯尼亚马赛部落里的男男女女，看上去都是那么充满生机，但其实他们生病后基本得不到优质的医疗服务，希望这里的政府可以加大本地人的医疗卫生保健福利。
《光伏屋顶》
范为 5年级 三里屯校区
位于西藏林芝地区的松赞巴松措林卡酒店，给我留下了深刻的印象。这里共有14栋客房、122个房间，每栋建筑都使用了光伏板屋顶，面积共计4622平方米，为酒店提供50%以上的电力。 为了拍到光伏发电设备，爸爸教会我操作无人机。透过无人机的镜头，我才能近距离观察酒店屋顶上的光伏板——乍一看就像寻常房顶，与传统藏式建筑搭配起来也很和谐。 用高原强烈的阳光发电提供清洁能源，大幅度减少了酒店对石油能源的依赖，这对环境和气候有着非常积极的意义。
《高山上的牛》
侯云瀚 6年级
几头结伴的牛在茂盛的草地上玩耍，仿佛天空就是它们的心情，蔚蓝的天空阳光灿烂。
《什刹海无拘的野鸭一家》
刘卓杭 3年级 三里屯校区
我和家人来到什刹海划船。我们惊喜的发现，什刹海作为北京有着悠久历史的古老水域，经过有关部门提高水质，推进水环境修复的努力，水质清澈，动植物生态也越来越好。当天，我们就偶遇了小野鸭一家人，自由无拘地栖息在这片宁静健康的水域里。 愿每一个热爱这片水域的人，都可以用实际行动维护它的水质，生态和美丽。
《艰苦的人》
张圣初 10年级
随着城市化的发展，更多的人找到了属于自己的工作以及安定的生活环境。可是位于香港中环这样的经济高度发展的街区，仍然存在着以收垃圾为工作的人。对比于背景中生活节奏极快的、乘坐巴士穿梭的打工人，画面中在夜晚推着垃圾车穿梭繁华街道中的老奶奶略让人心酸。对她而言，高额的物价以及过低的收入，让她的生活举步维艰，可能这样的无助也只是生活的常态。就是这样，她也义无反顾，日日夜夜地奔波在繁荣的街道中。
因字数限制，作品说明有删减。
The results of our 2024 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Photography Challenge have been confirmed. Students’ submissions were truly remarkable! We are excited to showcase their work for you.
This year’s SDG challenge focused on five predetermined themes. Students with winning entries received in-person, artistic critique from Mr. Zheng Yang, a renowned photographer who is hearing impaired, and a recent invited speaker as part of the Inno-Impact Distinguished Speaker.
4B班，赢了！
Zheng Yang uses his camera to capture the richness and warmth of the world. His works communicate thoughtful reflection on the potential of life. Zheng’s perspective resonates deeply with Daystar’s educational philosophy—encouraging students to use their voices, forge their own paths, and drive positive change in their communities. You can learn more about Zheng Yang's visit to Daystar in the video below.
Please enjoy the excellent work from our students!
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Cage
G9 Tony Zhu
Amidst the bustling metropolis of Beijing, lives a whole community of workers with relatively limited economic means. Their lives, however, are filled with challenges. In this image, a worker sits, gazing out from a construction vehicle. The fence behind him resembles a cage, suggesting tight confinement. Who is he? Is he someone's child? Is he someone's father? As he sits in the dilapidated vehicle looking out at the bustling world, we see that the pressures of life have worn down his edges. In moments of reverie, does he ever catch a glimpse of the confused yet ambitious youth he once was?
wind
G9 Tony Zhu
This photo was taken in the Hunshandake Desert of Inner Mongolia—a truly desolate area. The weather and climate here are harsh; the winds here are particularly strong. When sand is scooped up with a shovel and tossed into the wind, unique shapes are formed instantly – a giant dragon dancing in the breeze. In the past, few people paid attention to the impacts of climate change. The symptoms do not appear right away, and they usually do not disrupt urban environments. The emergence of desertification serves as a constant reminder of the importance of focusing on climate action.
Ship, water, iceberg, stone, penguin, snow
G10 Belle Deng
This photo was taken in Antarctica. While taking this photo, I witnessed the dramatic scene of ice calving into the water—something I had only seen previously in videos. Due to global warming, glaciers around the world are melting at an alarming rate. This will lead to rising sea levels, ultimately submerging cities. However, long before cities are flooded, many animals living in these cold regions will lose their homes. Therefore, it is crucial to take action to stop global warming and reduce carbon emissions. We must not let such beautiful landscapes exist only in old photographs.
The Hercules of Plants
G6 Peter Jiang
This is a photo of a royal water lily I took this summer in the tropical rainforest of the Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province. In recent years, the climate around us has become increasingly unpredictable, and this summer was particularly unusual. A crucial part of climate action is to emphasize the protection of tropical rainforests. Unfortunately, due to human activities and climate change, 1.2% of the world's tropical rainforests disappear each year. Protecting rainforests is now our top priority.
Black Carbon Dioxide
G9 Maimai Li
When visiting Europe in the summer, I came across two tall chimneys releasing carbon dioxide into the air. In this image, the gas going into the air is almost merging with the clouds. Through this photograph, I would like to express how municipal fossil fuel burning is all around us. By converting the color image to be black and white, I also want to highlight how our future will be bleak and dark if we don’t start taking action.
Grassland Scenery
G8 JJ Dong
This photo, taken in Xinjiang on July 6, 2024, shows six riders crossing a vast green grassland on three horses. The serene backdrop of rolling hills and distant mountains creates a peaceful atmosphere. It highlights the harmony between humans and nature, where horseback riding offers both relaxation and a sense of well-being, reducing stress and enhancing overall happiness.
Shadows That Can Only Be Seen During A Power Outage
G10 Belle Deng
When I took this photo, my family and I were staying in a villa by the sea in the United States. That evening, due to a storm and a minor tsunami, the entire area lost power. Besides being unable to turn on the lights and stove, we also couldn't use basic modern amenities like the internet or flushing toilets. We couldn’t go outside, and even playing card games was impossible. We had to use our phone flashlights and mirrors to illuminate our meals. We soon discovered that most of the food in the fridge had spoiled. For us, this experience was incredibly difficult; but for many people living in slums, this is just daily life, one which often can even be much worse. Addressing poverty as the first United Nations Sustainable Development Goal is crucial. I hope no one has to live like this. Yet some people, living in wealth, remain completely unaware of these realities. It's like the shadows on the wall—only revealed in the absence of light.
Weight of Education
G11 Mori Li
This photo was taken in my former school when I went back there to do volunteer work. On the left side is one of the school’s teachers, showing the new students how to make their beds. I think providing education means to teach people how to do better not only academically, but also in all aspects of life and in society.
Running
G6 William Liu
Without peace and stability, safety and health, how can we truly enjoy running joyfully on the beach?
Wishing Health and Safety for You All
G10 Terry Chen
The men and women of the Maasai tribe in Kenya appear so full of vitality, but in reality, they have little access to quality healthcare when they fall ill. I hope the local government can enhance healthcare benefits for the community.
Photovoltaic Rooftop
G5 Vivian Fan, Sanlitun Campus
The Songzan Basong TsorinkaHotel in the Nyingchi region of Tibet left a deep impression on me. There is a total of 14 buildings and 122 rooms, each featuring a photovoltaic panel rooftop, covering an area of 4,622 square meters and providing over 50% of the hotel's electricity. To capture the solar power generation equipment, my dad taught me how to operate a drone. Through the drone's lens, I was able to closely observe the photovoltaic panels on the hotel’s roof. These dark gray panels look as if they are ordinary rooftops, blending harmoniously with the traditional Tibetan architecture. Harnessing the intense sunlight at high altitude for clean energy significantly reduces the hotel's reliance on petroleum, which has a very positive impact on the environment and climate.
Cattle on the Mountain
G6 Sam Hou
A few cows are playing together on the lush grass; it’s as if the sky reflects their mood—brilliant blue and filled with sunshine.
A carefree family of wild ducks in Shichahai
G3 Brayden Liu, Sanlitun Campus
My family and I went boating in Shichahai. We were pleasantly surprised to find that, as one of Beijing's ancient water bodies with a rich history, Shichahai has benefited from efforts by relevant authorities to improve water quality and restore the aquatic environment. The water is now clear, and the ecosystem for plants and animals is thriving. We even encountered a family of little wild ducks, resting freely in this peaceful and healthy water area. May everyone who loves this waterway take action to preserve its quality, ecology, and beauty.
A Person Who Endures Hardships
G10 Joel Zhang
With the development of urbanization, more people have found jobs and stable living environments. However, in economically advanced areas like Central Hong Kong, there are still individuals whose work involves collecting garbage. In contrast to the fast-paced backdrop of workers commuting on buses, the elderly woman pushing a garbage cart through the bustling streets at night appears somewhat out of place. For her, high living costs and low income make life a constant struggle. A sense of helplessness may just be a part of her daily reality. Despite this, she tirelessly navigates the thriving streets – day and night.
Due to word limit, artist statements have been edited.