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Opposites in Blue

A pale manta ray and a dark manta ray pass each other above the reef. Their opposing tones and mirrored forms create a moment of visual balance, turning a wildlife encounter into a study of contrast, movement and symmetry.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2026

Honorable Mentions

Underwater

Professional

Opposites in Blue

A pale manta ray and a dark manta ray pass each other above the reef. Their opposing tones and mirrored forms create a moment of visual balance, turning a wildlife encounter into a study of contrast, movement and symmetry.

About Artist

Suseong Kim

KIM Suseong (VOAI) is a South Korean underwater photographer documenting marine life and changing oceans. He is a SEA&SEA Global Ambassador, SONY SIPS PRO member, and Senior Photographer for OCEANTAG, a professional underwater equipment company. He also serves as Hasselblad Flagship Store Manager at THE GATE SINSA, collaborates with Greenpeace Korea, and received a 2026 K-PHOTO Silver Award.

Suseong Kim

Photographic Areas of Focus

Travel, Underwater

Location

South Korea

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