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Finalist Fine Art Photographer of the Year

Gergo Rugli Australia

34°39'14.6"S 150°59'47.5"E

A seagull flys past a large wave breaking in the light of the rising sun. "The mysterious yellow light and the flying bird inspired me to call this image Griffin as this half-eagle, half-lion mythical creature is mostly represented as a yellow bird-like creature," says photographer Gergo Rugli. 

BEHIND THE LENS

Ocean Fine Art Photographer of the Year 2022, GR

Gergo Rugli Hungary

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Sunny conditions
  • Rough sea conditions
  • Coastal shoot
  • Early morning

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