UPY 2019 Compact - Commended
Andy Schmid
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UPY 2019 Compact - Commended
'The Trio (mom, calf and escort)'
Andy Schmid
Being in the water with Humpback Whales has to be the most humbling experience I've ever had and out of the encounters I was lucky enough to witness this was the most memorable one. This trio moved straight towards me and the escort on the right swam past only 2m below me in this very shallow water. I felt the water displacement and the enormous power of this huge whale as it swam by. I never felt so small and weak before but at the same time I didn't feel threatened. This was probably the most intense and fascinating moment of my life and I am so happy I got to make this moment last forever by taking this photo!
Judge's comment: Todays compact cameras can capture the big subjects just as well as their big brothers as this shot illustrates. Timed to perfection, solidly composed it's a once in a moment which will now last forever.
Peter Rowlands
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