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Ballerina (Single)
DESCRIPTION
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.
AUTHOR
Remuna 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
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
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