NewsBite

Just breathtaking! Ocean Photographer of the Year finalists

1 min read·September 06, 2023 - 8:41AM
News Corp Australia Network

Awe-inspiring images capturing the weird and wonderful life in our oceans have been short-listed for the 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year awards. Dive in to a world of airborne penguins, serene manatees, and a lizardfish that’s bitten off more than it can chew, as we showcase some of the finalists.

Nicholas Holton: A humpback whale lands gracefully on its back after launching its enormous frame out of the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Australia
Nicholas Holton: A humpback whale lands gracefully on its back after launching its enormous frame out of the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Australia

 

Renee Capazzola: Peaceful coexistence – a paddleboarder enjoys the sunset, while a stingray swims below the surface. Mo'orea, French Polynesia
Renee Capazzola: Peaceful coexistence – a paddleboarder enjoys the sunset, while a stingray swims below the surface. Mo'orea, French Polynesia

 

Michael Haluwana: Illuminated by the Arctic sun, a polar bear walks across a glacier that is adorned by a waterfall. Arctic
Michael Haluwana: Illuminated by the Arctic sun, a polar bear walks across a glacier that is adorned by a waterfall. Arctic

 

Renee Capozzola: Blacktip reef sharks and sunset seen through Snell’s window. Moorea, French Polynesia
Renee Capozzola: Blacktip reef sharks and sunset seen through Snell’s window. Moorea, French Polynesia

 

Jack Pokoj: A lizardfish’s open mouth reveals its last meal. The Philippines
Jack Pokoj: A lizardfish’s open mouth reveals its last meal. The Philippines

 

Craig Parry: A gentoo penguin, the fastest penguin species in the world, charges across the water. Antarctica
Craig Parry: A gentoo penguin, the fastest penguin species in the world, charges across the water. Antarctica

 

Kat Zhou: A Caribbean reef octopus mother and her eggs. West Palm Beach, Florida
Kat Zhou: A Caribbean reef octopus mother and her eggs. West Palm Beach, Florida

 

David Alpert: A freediver appears to be flying in the calm, blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Greece
David Alpert: A freediver appears to be flying in the calm, blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Greece

 

Shane Gross: A rarely photographed juvenile prowfish hides behind a curtain of a lion’s mane jellyfish’s stinging tentacles. North Pacific Ocean
Shane Gross: A rarely photographed juvenile prowfish hides behind a curtain of a lion’s mane jellyfish’s stinging tentacles. North Pacific Ocean

 

Remuna Beca: A curious nurse shark peaks above the water line to investigate the photographer’s presence. The Bahamas
Remuna Beca: A curious nurse shark peaks above the water line to investigate the photographer’s presence. The Bahamas

 

Andrei Savin: A porcelain crab sits on top of a sea pen, its constant companion. The Philippines
Andrei Savin: A porcelain crab sits on top of a sea pen, its constant companion. The Philippines

 

Gabriel Barathieu: During low tide, a coral reef is perfectly mirrored on the surface. Mayotte Island
Gabriel Barathieu: During low tide, a coral reef is perfectly mirrored on the surface. Mayotte Island

 

Cedric Peneau: A whitemouth moray eel’s intricate body fills the image’s entire background. Réunion Island
Cedric Peneau: A whitemouth moray eel’s intricate body fills the image’s entire background. Réunion Island

 

James Ferrara: A freediver gazes up at the intricate ice patterns below the surface of a frozen lake. Canada
James Ferrara: A freediver gazes up at the intricate ice patterns below the surface of a frozen lake. Canada

 

Nicolas Hahn: A fever of mobula rays swim peacefully in the shallow waters of the Gulf of California. Baja California Sur, Mexico
Nicolas Hahn: A fever of mobula rays swim peacefully in the shallow waters of the Gulf of California. Baja California Sur, Mexico

 

Florian Ledoux: Against a backdrop of melting ice and changing tides, a determined young polar bear cub navigates the unforgiving waters of the Arctic. Svalbard, Norway
Florian Ledoux: Against a backdrop of melting ice and changing tides, a determined young polar bear cub navigates the unforgiving waters of the Arctic. Svalbard, Norway

 

Jingyi Wang: During low tide two fishers use their traditional fishing nets to scoop up their catch. China
Jingyi Wang: During low tide two fishers use their traditional fishing nets to scoop up their catch. China

 

Henley Spiers: A blue-footed booby rises up amongst vast sardine shoals with a fish in its beak. Baja California Sur, Mexico
Henley Spiers: A blue-footed booby rises up amongst vast sardine shoals with a fish in its beak. Baja California Sur, Mexico

 

Yung Sen Wu: A curious spider squat lobster checks out the photographer’s camera lens. The Philippines
Yung Sen Wu: A curious spider squat lobster checks out the photographer’s camera lens. The Philippines

 

Ollie Clarke: A portrait of an actively hunting octopus reveals numerous motion lines. Indonesia
Ollie Clarke: A portrait of an actively hunting octopus reveals numerous motion lines. Indonesia

 

Sylvie Ayer: A manatee enjoys the crystal-clear waters of the Homosassa River. Florida
Sylvie Ayer: A manatee enjoys the crystal-clear waters of the Homosassa River. Florida

 

Brandon Berry: The essence of Raja Ampat: Myriad colourful soft corals and schools of sweetlips in one frame. Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Brandon Berry: The essence of Raja Ampat: Myriad colourful soft corals and schools of sweetlips in one frame. Raja Ampat, Indonesia

 

 

László Földi: The negative side of wildlife tourism: While swimming with a whale shark, one person attempts to touch the individual. Egypt
László Földi: The negative side of wildlife tourism: While swimming with a whale shark, one person attempts to touch the individual. Egypt

 

Celia Kujala: A curious group of Steller sea lions circle the photographer. Canada
Celia Kujala: A curious group of Steller sea lions circle the photographer. Canada

 

Kat Zhou: A South Right Whale fin-slaps the surface. Peninsula Valdez, Argentina
Kat Zhou: A South Right Whale fin-slaps the surface. Peninsula Valdez, Argentina
More related stories

Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/photos/just-breathtaking-ocean-photographer-of-the-year-finalists/news-story/8a7da11c88078e05733e2c6cc02a6dcf