Winners Gallery
Finalist Adventure Photographer of the Year
Marc Lenfant French Polynesia
"At the mythical Teahupo’o, a wave sculpted by the power of the ocean forms a perfect tube framing the surfer," says Lenfant. "The surfer’s head is positioned exactly in the centre, creating a striking illusion: the curve of the wave looks like a giant eye, with the surfer becoming its iris. In this fleeting moment of harmony, the surfer seems to merge with this natural work of art."
BEHIND THE LENS
Marc Lenfant France
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Sunny
- Morning shoot
- Waves up to 7m
- Shot from boat
Marc is a French photographer who has called French Polynesia home for over 25 years. A geographer by training and avid traveler, he captures the deep connection between ocean, culture, and people through powerful imagery. From outrigger canoes and waves to underwater seascapes, his work focuses on the beauty and fragility of tropical marine ecosystems. A certified diver and sailor—having crossed from France to Polynesia by yacht—Marc combines exploration with environmental awareness, using photography to inspire a deeper respect for the ocean and its communities.
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