Winners Gallery
Finalist Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Julien Anton French Polynesia
An adult seahorse pictured with newly born juveniles in the shallow seaweed-filled waters of Moorea, French Polynesia. While it is not known if these seahorses are related, their arrangement creates the impression of a farewell, as if the tiny seahorses have gathered around their father after he has released them into the world. Seahorses are now rare in French Polynesia so this image was the result of long hours of searching among the seaweed.
BEHIND THE LENS
Julien Anton French Polynesia
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Photo taken while on a rebreather dive
- Site accessed by boat
- Lumix GH7
- ISO400, F/5.6, 1/320s
French underwater photographer Julien Anton has created a series of work dedicated to highlighting and protecting marine environments. With a background in high-level sport, he brings a disciplined and detail-oriented visual approach that produces refined imagery with impact. His images have been exhibited in France and Australia and have been part of international projects such as collaborations linked to the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). He is an active proponent of increasing awareness of ocean conservation issues through collaboration with scientific and media organisations.
IMAGES BY Julien Anton
Fine ArtPhotographer of the Year
2024 Tahiti, French Polynesia
