Winners Gallery
Finalist Adventure Photographer of the Year
Gergo Rugli Australia
Dolphins ride the waves alongside surfers at Tamarama Beach, Sydney, during a powerful swell and offshore winds. The pod stayed with the surfers for more than an hour, moving through the lineup as naturally as the people around them. Captured from the water, this image shows the ocean as a shared space, where humans and wildlife briefly move together within the same powerful coastal environment.
BEHIND THE LENS
Gergo Rugli Australia
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Nikon D850 & 24-70mm lens
- ISO 110, F5.6, 1/60s
Francesca Page is a multi-disciplinary visual artist, ocean explorer, and conservation storyteller. Merging underwater photography, photojournalism, filmmaking, and illustration, her work uncovers the overlooked, untold stories of the natural world. Driven by a deep curiosity about the power of visual communication, Francesca shines a spotlight on the planet’s most misunderstood creatures and fragile marine habitats. She travels the globe documenting vital wildlife stories to inspire positive change and deepen the connection between humanity and the sea. She has the belief that art has the power to save this planet, and she is on a mission to do just that!
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