ENTRY DESCRIPTION
A surreal image of an enchanting baby humpback whale, seeming to defy gravity in her graceful upside-down ballet. I chose to flip the image to further create a dream-like scene, which for me, was truly a dream come true, as I had the incredible opportunity to play with this extraordinary young whale this past October in French Polynesia. Monochromatic tones help draw the viewer to her playful and curious eye – a moment of connection I will never forget. As I observed her ethereal underwater performance, it illuminated the harmonious convergence of dreams and reality, and I hope the image inspires a greater fascination for the wonders of our ocean and the dream to experience and protect it.

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. Although we are all connected to the ocean, few people truly experience the world beneath the surface or witness the significant impacts we are having on it. Through her photography and film, Remuna hopes to raise awareness and inspire a deeper appreciation and will to protect these critical ecosystems and species. Her favorite subjects are sharks—one of the most misunderstood and threatened species on the planet—and advocating for their conservation by dispelling misconceptions and instilling the same love and fascination she has for them in others.

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