Winners Gallery
Finalist Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean
Vanessa Torres Macho Sydney, Australia
"Astrid, the woman in the image, has recently started her underwater journey," says Torres Macho. "She’s passionate about anything related to the ocean and this year, for her birthday, she wanted some images of her in the water. In Sydney we’re extremely lucky to have access to incredible beaches and dive sites with fantastic wildlife. Clovelly Pool is a renowned location to locals and tourists who want to see the famous blue groupers. Just as we were heading out this big male decided to investigate what we were doing."
BEHIND THE LENS
Vanessa Torres Macho Spain
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Morning shoot
- Calm conditions
- 12-metre visibility
- Coastal walk-in
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