ENTRY DESCRIPTION
Casting its shadow, a single Southern Right whale (Eubalaena australis) hovers above the sand curious yet unaware of the plight of its own species. The protection of the Great Australian Bight holds the key to their survival as thousands of Southern Right Whales migrate to the protected shallow waters along the southern parts of Australia to mate and give birth. Considered Endangered (under EPBC Act) in Australia, the recovery of such a vulnerable species has been slow and the Australian population are under threat.
(Images taken under permit)

AUTHOR
Scott Portelli is an international award winning wildlife, nature, aerial and underwater photographer. Scott has spent thousands of hours in remote locations across the globe filming and photographing nature, wildlife, and the underwater environment.

He was recently awarded Wildlife photographer of the year (single capture) at the Australian Photographic Prize 2024 awards and Portfolio winner at the HIPA awards in 2023. With multiple awards at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the year in 2022 and 2016. He was also announced as the winner in the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 & 2024. He was awarded 1st place as part of a team representing Australia at the World Photographic Cup 2021. Also included in his accolades, he was announced winner at the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2021/2024. Some of his more noteworthy awards include national winner of the Sony World Photography awards 2016.Scott runs wildlife and photography workshops, tours and lectures to show enthusiasts and experts alike the best way to get the most out of their photography. On his tours he specializes in underwater and wildlife photography bringing the best tips and techniques for photographing in challenging locations.

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