Exploring The Ocean Photo Contest Winners

Thank you to all the participants in this photo contest. To celebrate World Oceans Day 2021 and bring attention to the hugely significant role that the ocean plays in our fight against climate change, including the integral part whales and other ocean creatures have in this, we're proud to present the Explore The Oceans photo contest.

We partnered with Skylum Software, makers of Luminar, and Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), the leading global charity dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins. With a vision of a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free, WDC fights for the survival of these beautiful creatures by ending captivity, stopping whaling, preventing deaths in nets, and creating healthy seas.

Congratulations Grand Jury Winner "[ … hello Humpback ] " by raymondhoffmann

"Wonderful shot of a surfacing Humpback with polar ice all-around - great timing, exposure, and composition." - Charlie Phillips

Congratulations People's Choice "Atlantic spotted dolphins " by smkeena

"A gang of lovely, curious Spotted dolphins in a crystal clear sea, also showing some younger non-spotty young dolphins in the shot." - Charlie Phillips

Congratulations Runner Up "Coastal Storm " by globetrottingtimo

"Dramatic aerial shot of the islands and the moodiness of the approaching storm - these weather systems affect us all. Very atmospheric." - Charlie Phillips

Congratulations Runner Up "Bobtail squid" by MattMcGee