Ocean Fine Art Photographer of the Year 2022, BT - Oceanographic

Finalist Fine Art Photographer of the Year

Ben Thouard French Polynesia

17°51'28.0"S 149°16'04.0"W

The final moments before a storm. "To this date, this is the most memorable moment that I have spent in the ocean," says photographer Ben Thouard. "The last moment of light combined with the glassy water and the heavy storm coming in out the back made for a stunning situation. This image was shot during the very last seconds before the storm hit. The next minutes were a different story: 50-knot winds and heavy rain that made the way home a little challenging."