A pair of Bronze Whaler sharks cruise across undulating sand ripples through the electric waters of Western Australia - ocean generated art.

Each West Australian summer sharks gather in what is known locally as the Shark Pond. It is a hot spot for a variety of sharks, dolphins and other marine life. Huge schools of hammerheads and Bronze Whalers share the area. I could easily watch them swimming around all day. It is truly breathtaking to witness.

Despite the abundance of sea life, to get clean shots of the creatures requires a number of factors to line up - wind, tides, light, water clarity… I’ve often been left almost empty handed after hours of shooting.

On this rare day everything was perfect.

Hasselblad Masters Finalist (Wildlife category) 2021.

Published in Elle Magazine (Germany), 2021.

Dedicated to my twin boys - H & O.

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