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1st place Young Photographer of the Year

Hannah Le Leu Australia

23.4423° S 151.9148° E

A green sea turtle hatchling cautiously surfaces for air, to a sky full of hungry birds. “Against all odds, this hatchling must battle through the conditions of a raging storm whilst evading predators,” says photographer Hannah Le Leu. “The tropical storm made it difficult to capture this image, but perfectly symbolises the message I wanted to convey of the tumultuous journey all baby turtles must embark on, and why they only have a 1 in 1,000 chance of survival.”

BEHIND THE LENS

2021 Young Ocean Photographer of the Year, Hannah Le Leu

Hannah Le Leu Australia

ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Tropical storm conditions
  • Taken while snorkelling
  • Mid afternoon
  • 26 degrees Celsius water temperature