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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Into the light

Sometimes if we spend enough time in the ocean we might just be lucky enough to witness a magical moment like this , a great encounter under magical lights of new day, iluminating the freediver gliding peacefully from distance and the giant tail of a sperm whale mother sheltering for her young while they travelling through the blue ocean.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Mauritius
Camera: ILCE-7RM5
Copyright: © Thien Nguyen Ngoc