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Striking Distance

A striped marlin closes in on a bait ball, capturing the speed, precision, and tension of the hunt.

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2026

Honorable Mentions

Animals

Professional

Striking Distance

A striped marlin closes in on a bait ball, capturing the speed, precision, and tension of the hunt.

About Artist

Remuna Beca

Remuna is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and passionate conservationist. Her underwater work captures the extraordinary diversity of life beneath the surface, highlighting both the beauty and fragility of marine ecosystems and species, with a special focus on sharks. Through her lens, Remuna strives to deepen our connection to the ocean and raise awareness of critical conservation issues, aiming to inspire a greater appreciation and collective action to protect our planet’s most vital ecosystems.

Remuna Beca

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Macro, Nature, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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