Winners Gallery
Finalist Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean
Kaushiik Subramaniam Mexico
"The behaviours exhibited by grey whales in their mating and calving lagoons in Baja California, Mexico, are unlike anything else seen around the world," says Subramaniam. "They have a remarkable curiosity, actively approaching small fishing skiffs to see what is happening. I shot this on an incredible morning, when we had over 20 whales around our boat. The four that you see in this image were the initiators, after which all the others wanted in on a piece of the human action. To this day, this remains the most incredible wildlife interaction I have ever had."
BEHIND THE LENS
Kaushiik Subramaniam United Kingdom (UK)
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Morning shoot
- Light wind
- Drone launched from boat
- f/3.5, 1/800s, ISO 100
Kaushiik is an award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker from the UK, specialising in underwater storytelling. With a background in wildlife conservation biology and a passion for the ocean, his work explores the emotional connection between humans and the natural world. Through powerful imagery, he aims to inspire a deeper appreciation for marine life and advocate for its protection.
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