Tranquil turquoise - a submerged symphony. Wildlife photograph by Anna Jaey, finalist in the Shoot The Frame Wildlife photography award, March 2024

Finalist Wildlife · March 2024

Tranquil turquoise - a submerged symphony

Photographed by Anna Jaey

I captured this moment on one of the Gili Islands, where turtles gracefully navigate the waters just a short snorkelling distance from the beach. These incredible creatures exude a calming presence, and I found myself lost in hours of mesmerised observation, blissfully unaware of the passage of time. I arrived on the island after a difficult time, and the simple act of admiring nature's beauty played a profound role in helping me refocus and find solace.

Award
Finalist — Wildlife, March 2024
Genre
Animals
Camera
HERO10 Black
Focal length
2.7mm
Shutter
1/1712s
Aperture
f/2.5
ISO
ISO 100
  • marine life
  • nature
  • ocean
  • submerged
  • turtle
  • underwater

The March 2024 Wildlife award

Winner and finalists

All 2024 Wildlife
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