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A whale shark cruises through a small bait ball of sardines off Bahía Solano, Colombia. The fleeting moment captures the quiet power of the ocean’s largest fish moving gracefully through a flurry of life.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

People’s Vote Award

Underwater

Professional

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Underwater

Professional

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A whale shark cruises through a small bait ball of sardines off Bahía Solano, Colombia. The fleeting moment captures the quiet power of the ocean’s largest fish moving gracefully through a flurry of life.

About Artist

Juan Camilo Mora

Colombian biologist, expedition leader, educator and UW photographer. My passion for nature began early and has only deepened with time. Through photography, I’ve found a way to speak for the voiceless, using my camera to raise awareness, educate, and inspire a deeper connection with the natural world. From the ocean’s depths to remote wild places, I aim to tell stories that matter, stories that protect, awaken, and honor life.

Juan Camilo Mora

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Landscapes, Macro, Nature, Travel, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Colombia

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