Fine Art nominee

A solitary shark drifts through the infinite black, a lone figure in the vast unknown. Stripped of context, scale, and distraction, this minimalist composition reduces the ocean to its most fundamental elements—light and shadow, movement and stillness, presence and absence.

This image was captured in the open ocean, where the depths seem endless, and the shark moves with quiet determination. The stark contrast between its form and the abyss speaks to both isolation and resilience—a visual metaphor for the uncertain future these apex predators face. Sharks have ruled the seas for millions of years, yet human activity now threatens their survival at an unprecedented rate.

By embracing negative space, I sought to evoke both awe and contemplation, inviting viewers to experience the ocean not as a place of fear, but as one of mystery and reverence. In fine art photography, simplicity often holds the most power—this single, elegant moment conveys the quiet majesty of a creature too often misunderstood.

Rem​una is an artist, award-winning self taught photographer, filmmaker, and passionate advocate for conservation and animal welfare. Her underwater work aims to capture the beauty and fragility of the ocean and the incredible diversity of marine life who inhabit it.

2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition Sydney (current)

2024
- Underwater Photographer of the Year Wideangle Runner Up
- The Photo Week Awards
- Siena Finalist

2023 Awards
- Fine Art Photo Awards Professional Nature Nominee
- Ocean Photographer of the Year Finalist
- Monochrome Awards Fine Art Awarded
- Chromatic Awards Professional Wildlife and Animals Awarded
- ND Awards Professional Nature Underwater Awarded
- World Shootout Semi-Finalist
- CUPOTY Underwater Shortlist
- Nature TTL Finalist
- Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year Awarded
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year Finalist
- Underwater Photographer of the Year Finalist
- South Florida Underwater Photograph Top 3

2022 Awards
- World Shootout Winner
- CUPOTY Underwater Top 10
- Ocean Photographer of the Year Female Fifty Fathoms Finalist
- Nature TTL Shortlist
- Ocean Geographic Finalist
- South Florida Underwater Photographic Society Top 3
- Big Picture Underwater Shortlist

2019 Awards
- Underwater Photographer of the Year Up & Coming Winner