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Tomohiro Yoshikawa
Shining Newborn
In the waters off Mikurajima, I met a wild southern bottlenose dolphin calf, days or weeks old, with fetal folds—creases from being curled in the womb. Sunlight streamed through five meters of water as it swam close to its mother, who seemed to present her baby to me—a rare moment I’ll never forget.
Awards
Photographer of the Year Contest
2025Honorable Mention
Underwater
Non Professional
Shining Newborn
In the waters off Mikurajima, I met a wild southern bottlenose dolphin calf, days or weeks old, with fetal folds—creases from being curled in the womb. Sunlight streamed through five meters of water as it swam close to its mother, who seemed to present her baby to me—a rare moment I’ll never forget.
About Artist
Tomohiro Yoshikawa
Tomohiro Yoshikawa is a Japan-based photographer specializing in underwater and wildlife photography. After discovering scuba diving in 2020, he became captivated by the ocean and began photographing underwater in 2024. Focusing particularly on cetaceans, he seeks to capture and share moments that no one has ever seen—fleeting encounters that reveal the hidden beauty of the natural world.
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