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2nd place Young Photographer of the Year

Nicolas Hahn Mexico

24°23'30.9"N 110°05'41.3"W

"This image was shot during my first encounter with orcas in the Sea of Cortez," says photographer Nicolas Hahn. "These magnificent animals cruised past me at a relaxed pace. Playfully, the calf turned upside down and showed its white belly. Witnessing the close bond between mother and calf in the fathomless ocean was a powerful and emotional experience. It is my hope as a photographer that capturing and sharing moments like these can transmit some of the rich feelings that this sight originally evoked."

BEHIND THE LENS

Young Ocean Photographer of the Year 2022, Nicolas Hahn

Nicolas Hahn Argentina

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Clear skies, light wind
  • Morning shoot
  • 26 degrees Celsius water temperature
  • Taken while freediving

IMAGES BY Nicolas Hahn

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