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Finalist Exploration Photographer of the Year
Nadia Aly Mexico
An aggregation of mobula rays in clear waters off Baja California Sur, Mexico. “Mobula rays are incredibly sensitive to movement and sound,” says photographer Nadia Aly, “so I took this photo while freediving. We found this aggregation at a discreet location in mid-morning and stayed with it for four hours. The sun was shining and the ocean was gifting!”
BEHIND THE LENS
Nadia Aly Canada
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Camera: Canon 1DX Mark II
- Housing: Nauticam
- Flat conditions, 10am
- Site accessed by small fishing boat
Nadia Aly is an award-winning wildlife photographer, with a focus on underwater marine life. Her primary goal is to educate people about the diverse populations of sea creatures that exist in the ocean. She hopes her photography can raise awareness and interest in supporting efforts to conserve the ocean and its inhabitants.
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