The ocean is a package of art. With its mysterious aura, the majestic water body attracts many people.
Capturing moments or an event in the ocean is not an easy task as sometimes it can be the only chance to capture them. However, these talented photographers have calibrated their camera eye to overcome it, and the Photos below will be witness to it.
The Ocean Photographer of the Year has been selected by a bunch of skillful photographers from all around the world. Ben Thouard from France won first place in the ocean photographer of the year 2022 competition while Katherine Lu and Brook Peterson win the 2nd and 3rd places respectively.
Have a look at these outstanding captures from the competition and I will guarantee that you will be amazed by these photos.
#1 First place – “The moment a surfer gets wiped out and worked by the turbulence” By Ben Thouard
#2 Second place – “A blanket octopus displays its beautiful colours and textures” By Katherine Lu
#3 Third place – “A cormorant and baitfish form the shape of a human face” By Brook Peterson
#4 First place – Ocean Portfolio Award – “A wonderfully unique event to witness in South Australia is the annual Giant Cuttlefish Aggregation” By Matty Smith
#5 Second place – Ocean Portfolio Award – “A blue whale mother and calf” By Martin Broen
#6 Third place – Ocean Portfolio Award – “A green sea turtle cruises the abundant coral gardens of the Ningaloo Reef” By Jake Wilton
#7 First place – Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean – “This particular female sperm whale kept falling asleep in front of us” By Steve Woods
#8 Second place – Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean – “This large ghostnet island was a death trap for an Olive Ridley sea turtle which we found entangled and struggling” By Simon Lorenz
#9 Third place – Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean – “The aesthetic power that the ocean allows humans to embody” By Radim Klimes
#10 First place – Adventure Photographer of the Year – “A freediver swims with a matriarchal pod of five sperm whales” By Franco Banfi
#11 Second place – Adventure Photographer of the Year – “Safety, conservation and team diving are integral to cave diving” By Tom St George
#12 Third place – Adventure Photographer of the Year – “Shot in an abandoned sinkhole-like cenote” By Martin Broen
#13 First place – Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year – “This large ghostnet island was a death trap for an Olive Ridley sea turtle which we found entangled and struggling” By Simon Lorenz
#14 Second place – Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year – “A dead sperm whale beached and bloody, its tail showing signs of entanglement” By Rafael Fernandez Caballero
