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Finalist Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Laura Leusko Baja California Sur, Mexico

​​24°04'38.5"N 109°55'16.2"W

“Every year, thousands of mobula rays congregate in the Sea of Cortez. It is a breathtaking phenomenon to witness,” explains Leusko. “What initially looked like a dark ball of movement from the sky, transformed into an intricate lattice of mobula upon mobula as I flew my drone closer. That’s when they started jumping out of the water and it was pure magic. I’m grateful to be able to witness, capture and share these glimpses.”

BEHIND THE LENS

Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024, LAULEU1

Laura Leusko Finland

ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Clear skies, calm sea and spectacular visibility
  • Site accessed with boat
  • Taken with a drone
  • Late morning