Fine Art nominee

A baby humpback whale dances in the deep. Suspended in the vast ocean, this young calf moves with effortless grace—its movements resembling a delicate ballet. Captured in the remote waters of the South Pacific, this fleeting moment embodies the beauty and innocence of a species that undertakes one of the longest migrations on Earth. The black-and-white treatment strips away distraction, highlighting the texture of the whale’s skin, the play of light on its body, and the raw emotion of the scene. In the absence of color, form and contrast take center stage, evoking a timeless quality—an intimate glimpse into a world still largely unknown. Humpback whales, once hunted to the brink of extinction, have made a remarkable recovery, yet they continue to face threats from climate change, entanglement, boat traffic, and noise pollution. This image is both a celebration of their resilience and a reminder of their vulnerability. Through fine art photography, I strive to capture moments that transcend documentation, inviting viewers to connect with the ocean and its inhabitants in a deeper way.

Remuna is an artist, award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and passionate conservationist. Her underwater work captures the extraordinary diversity of life beneath the surface, highlighting both the beauty and fragility of marine ecosystems and species, with a special focus on sharks. Through her lens, Remuna strives to deepen our connection to nature and raise awareness of critical conservation issues, aiming to inspire a greater appreciation and collective action to protect our planet’s most vital ecosystems.

Remuna is honored to have received over 100 international photography awards and distinctions, with work recognized across leading underwater, wildlife, and fine art programs including Fine Art Photography Awards, Underwater Photographer of the Year, Ocean Photographer of the Year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3), Ocean Geographic, and the Siena Awards. Her work has been exhibited internationally, from the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney to venues across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Africa.