
Winners Gallery


Finalist Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Merche Llobera Costa Rica
"Meeting this super pod of spinner dolphins was one of the most special encounters I have ever had," says Llobera. "Before getting in the water they were delighting us on the surface with their acrobatic jumps. In the water, I was enthralled by their energetic and playful presence. It fills the image with vitality and joy. I hope that in the near future, this will be the only way to see dolphins - wild and free."

BEHIND THE LENS

Merche Llobera Spain
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- No swell
- Site accessed by boat
- Taken while freediving
- Midday shoot
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Enjoy the vibrancy, beauty and impact of each year's finalist photography, celebrated in our Ocean Photographer of the Year coffee table book collection.
