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Finalist Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year

Brandon Berry Raja Ampat, Indonesia

0°03'14.8"S 130°04'27.8"E

"I went to Raja Ampat with high expectations and the goal of getting photographs of colourful soft corals and schools of sweetlips," says Berry. "I really didn’t think that I would ever get all of them in one frame. The strong current did not make capturing the photo easy; I had to kick my fins away from the fish while shooting back at them. It was challenging, but I am constantly overwhelmed by the colours and the sheer amount of life in this image. I think it encapsulates the essence of Raja Ampat."

BEHIND THE LENS

Ocean Conservation Photographer of the Year (Hope) 2023, BB

Brandon Berry United States (US)

ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Slight swell
  • Heavy current
  • 29 degrees Celsius water temperature
  • Afternoon shoot