ENTRY DESCRIPTION
The very first whale shark in the life of a diver - very emotional moment. The dive master you see on the picture dove almost 10 years on this dive spot and never saw this majestic specie there up until now.

AUTHOR
Alexej, a Ukrainian-German devoted diver and photographer, highlights the beauty
and human-induced distress of the underwater world through his work. Born in
Kharkiv, Ukraine, he holds a diploma in rocket engineering and received
photography education from the Kiev Photography School between 2019 and 2023.
Alexej's art bridges photography and painting, employing abstract and fine art
styles to underscore the link between terrestrial and aquatic worlds. With his
distinctive style, he aspires to elevate underwater photography to powerful
contemporary art that advocates for peace and environmental protection.

Alexej has achieved significant international recognition, garnering major awards,
including:
• Nature Photographer of the Year, awarded by Prix de la Photographie (PX3).
• Landscape Photographer of the Year, awarded by Annual Photography Awards.
• Double 1st place winner in the Travel Photographer of the Year competition.
• 1st place recipient in the International Photography Awards (IPA), Monochrome
Awards, and Neutral Density Awards.
• Double Gold medalist at the Tokyo and Budapest Photography Awards.
• Triple recipient of Jury Top 5 Awards from International Photography Awards.
• Longlisted for the Aesthetica Art Prize.
• Commended by the Siena Creative Photography Awards.

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