Chantelle Akkerman, Ocean Grace (Wildlife and Animal 2017)

Silence, the timeless sound that fills our oceans. Each image captures that. A moment in time; a pause in which we take, breath and appreciate these magical, curious creatures found in our ocean. Each image speaks and comes with a beautiful story of 'that' moment. The eye-to-eye contact of a Manta Ray, spanning over 15ft wide. The power, thrust and movement of a 60 tone Whale breaching out the water or the agile side to side sway of a delicate yet so powerful spotted tail.

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