ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Bimini, Bahamas, is a great location for observing Great Hammerhead sharks. For this shot I waited patiently in the sand for this amazing creature to swim so close to me that I could see her rows of teeth. The shark's dark fins contrast nicely against the sunlit water. The rows of white teeth contrast against the darkness inside the shark's mouth, and the sun casts a hammer shadow in the sand.

AUTHOR
Richard Condlyffe is an underwater photographer, photojournalist and shark lover.

After leaving a corporate career Richard now dedicates his artistic and technical skills to his passion for the underwater world. His images have been awarded in underwater photography and art competitions. Richard has also ventured into photojournalism and has been published in Diver magazine.

Born in the UK, Richard grew up watching the amazing wildlife documentaries of the BBC and developed a fascination with the oceans. He has been diving and shooting underwater since the early 2000’s. Richard resides in Michigan.

Over his years of diving, Richard has developed a particular love of sharks and believes that through sharing captivating images we can influence more and more people on the need for aggressive conservation efforts to protect endangered species.

Richard is a Certified Professional Photographer with the PPA (Professional Photographers of America).

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