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Emilie Underwater Photography

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25.01.2022 I’ve come across this big stripey a couple of times now. I distinctively remember her one because of her large size and two because of the row of old scars just in front of her dorsal fin. I can only assume that these scars are from the propeller of a boat. Lucky for this tiger shark that she is fine but unfortunately not all marine wildlife are so lucky and may end up suffering a different fate. . #tigershark #tiger #shark #sharks #savesharks #saveoursharks #helpsavesharks ...#saveourplanet #saveourfishes #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #animals #fish #naturelovers #photooftheday #picoftheday #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #yourshotphotographer @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia See more

25.01.2022 Sea snake diving down on the Ningaloo’s outer reef just after taking a breath. This snake would not need to come up for air for about 2 hours. Imagine being able to hold your breath for that length of time?! . #snake #snakes #snakesofinstagram #snakelover #seasnake # #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #picoftheday #picoftheday @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

24.01.2022 A photo of @ashkaras taking a photo of me taking a photo of her with some porcupine rays. . #ray #rays #stingray #stingrays #raysfordays #fish #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #picoftheday

23.01.2022 Manta moons. Did you know that manta rays can be affected by the moon? Full moon = big tides which brings in lots of nutrient rich water for coastal manta rays to feed on. . #manta #moon #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #picoftheday

23.01.2022 Photo credit to Ash Karas Photography

22.01.2022 Manta ray mating chain cruising by in the crystal clear waters on the Ningaloo with some baitfish. Swipe to see the whole image. The unfortunate truth about these rays is that humans are responsible for their population decline as they are hunted for their gill rakers - a small part of their filtration system used for feeding. These gill rakers are one of the many other traditional medicines used in China sold under the false pretence that they can boost the immune system and... eliminate toxins in the body even though no medical evidence supports this. . #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #photooftheday #picoftheday #abcmyphoto #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #yourshotphotographer #seeaustralia @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

20.01.2022 The loggerhead sea turtle. While there is quite an abundance of these guys here on the Ningaloo reef they are considered an endangered species worldwide with their main threats being bycatch from fisheries, plastic ingestion or entanglement from abandoned fishing nets. Think responsibly when it comes to plastic to save a turtle’s life. . #reducereuserecycle #plasticfree #plasticistherealkiller #turtle #turtle #turtles #turtlesofinstagram #savetheturtles #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday

19.01.2022 #sosgalapagos For anybody and everybody who has ever appreciated the ocean - this is your time to give back and show your love! This very quick and easy petition may be the difference between life and death for millions of marine animals including this whale sharks life. This satellite image shows the glow of the Chinese fleet of over 260 fishing boats surrounding the Galápagos Islands marine zone. This is not fishing! This is the slaughter. Follow the link in my bio to sign ...the petition and please share this link to all your friends and family. Also, please make sure your food is sourced locally and sustainably as we don’t want to be supporting an industry such as this. Thank you, thank and a million times thank you for your support . #galapagos #galapagosislands #chinese #fishing #conservation #whaleshark #whalesharks #shark #sharks #sharkfishing #marineanimals #animal #animals #animalsofinstagram #animallovers #saveoursharks #saveourplanet #saveouroceans #saveourseas #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #ocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

19.01.2022 Double turtle trouble . Did you know that green sea turtles are actually listed as endangered on the IUCN red list of endangered species? ... . #turtle #turtles #turtlesofinstagram #turtles #savetheturtles #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

18.01.2022 Today is #sharkawarenessday so here is a photograph of my most favourite shark ever, also one of the most misunderstood animals ever - the tiger shark! We need sharks in our oceans. They are a token of a healthy ocean. . You can see that this animal is not interested in me as prey as I swim inches away from her. In no ocean are these animals outwardly trying to hunt us, attack us, hurt us or eat us. Although we need to be aware that these are wild animals and that we should ...use caution around them just like every other wild animal. . Some people go their whole lives being afraid or nervous of sharks so when people see their very first shark here on the Ningaloo it warms my heart. Following this experience the majority of people see sharks in a positive manner and as these truly incredible beings rather than as a monster. I think seeing sharks can be a life changing experience for some. Here on the Ningaloo we change people’s perceptions of sharks on a daily basis and this is something I am truly proud of. . Who here used to be afraid of sharks? Or still is afraid of sharks? . #sharkawareness #tigershark #tiger #shark #sharks #savesharks #saveoursharks #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animals #wildlife #fish #photooftheday #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #yourshotphotographer @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

17.01.2022 Spot the manta ray. Have you ever wondered how we get to see manta rays every day here in coral bay? We have a spotter plane and pilot that looks for little black diamond shapes like this one here then communicates with the skippers on the tour operator boats as to where it is, which direction it is heading in and what sort of behaviour it is showing. . #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #plane #planespotting #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #picoftheday

16.01.2022 ORCAS The thing I am most intrigued about with orcas is their emotional intelligence. They are extremely social, intelligent, emotional and protective beings. I could definitely see this as it looked like the two females were guarding the young calf while trying to evade the boats nearby. A larger male was further away and I believe he was trying to distract the boats from this pod of three and lead us astray. We are very closely connected to these animals and the ocean. Whil...e I was screaming from excitement - experiencing my first ever orcas - I felt incredibly blessed to be able to see these animals free in the oceans. No animal of such intellect and innocence should have to endure a lifetime of imprisonment and slavery for the sake of entertainment. If people want to see these animals badly enough then they can pay money to see them in the wild swimming around freely. . #emptythetanks #orca #orcas #orcawhale #orcawhales #killerwhale #killerwhales #whale #whales #dolphins #porpoise #freewilly #ocean #oceanconservation #saveouroceans #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #photooftheday #picoftheday @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

16.01.2022 Chilled out green sea turtle chilling out in the coral gardens . #turtle #turtles #turtlesofinstagram #turtle #turtles #coral #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday

16.01.2022 Leopard whip ray enjoying some sunshine on the Ningaloo. Definitely one of the more beautiful ray species around. Can you see where it got it’s name from? . Unfortunately like a lot of marine life seen on the Ningaloo reef the leopard whip ray is vulnerable due to commercial fishing. ... . #leopardprint #leopard #ray #rays #sunshine #vulnerable #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday

16.01.2022 Plastic or jelly? See the second photo. If it’s hard for you to tell the difference between a piece of plastic floating around in the ocean versus a jelly fish/stinger then how is a turtle or other marine life supposed to know? . #plasticfree #turtle #turtles #turtlesofinstagram #turtle #savetheturtles #saveturtles # #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #photooftheday #abcmyphoto #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

16.01.2022 Ocean moon . One of the many healthy coral’s located on the Ningaloo. The Ningaloo Reef is one of the last pristine reefs in the world. While being here for nearly a year I’ve noticed almost no coral bleaching or damage to this reef system - what a privilege it is to be here for sure. Remember to only wear reef safe sunscreen when entering the ocean or at least put sunscreen on at least half an hour in advanced to avoid damage and stress on the coral. ... . #ocean #moon #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #photoart #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #animals #reef #coral #coralreef #coralreefs #reefsafesunscreen

15.01.2022 Do we really want to be part of a society that loses wild species every day due to its own destructive practices, those creatures never to be seen again other than in photographs? This is what was going through my mind when I encountered one of the rarest ray species in the world on the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia - the ornate eagle ray. This is the opening paragraph for my photo feature A Ray of Rarity for @oceanographic_mag issue 17. I am so proud and pleased t...o announce that this will be my first ever published work! I feel privileged to have my work published alongside some of the world’s best ocean photographers including the very talented @steve_woods_photography @henleyspiersphoto and @shawnheinrichs I’ve looked up to Shawn as a photographer in particular since the moment I first picked up a camera. Not only am I stoked to have my work published in an actual magazine but to have it published in Oceanographic? I am beyond stoked because of what they stand for. This particular magazine captures enticing conservation based stories, printed on sustainably-sourced non-plastic paper (digital options also available) and partners with conservation groups including @projectaware @onlyone and @sealegacy (definitely check out what these guys do!) who fight for ocean protection. So not only does oceanographic spread awareness but they donate and help fund organisations on the frontline as well. Order your copy of Issue Seventeen for just 10 to view this exclusive story of A Ray of Rarity. 20% of this goes to ocean conservation charity’s. https://www.oceanographicmagazine.com//issue-seventeen-wo/ Shooting with @nikonaustralia d7200 and @nauticamhousings #published #awareness #proud #ornate #eagleray #ray #rays #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #nature #photooftheday #abcmyphoto #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #yourshotphotographer @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

12.01.2022 Chasing tail. Manta tail . #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #animals #fish #nature #photooftheday #abcmyphoto #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #tauchenmagazin #yourshotphotographer

12.01.2022 Squiddy trusting me enough to get close to it allowing me to get this shot. It’s amazing how many colours they have and how quickly they can change from dark to light or dull to vibrant colours. Squid are a member of the cephalopod class which also includes octopus, cuttlefish and the elusive nautilus. . #squid #squidward #squidsquad #squiddy #cephalopod #octopus #cuttlefish #fish #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #nature #photooftheday #picoftheday

11.01.2022 It’s been a while since I’ve posted a photograph. it’s also been a while since I’ve seen a manta ray line feeding which is what this manta ray was doing today. Line feeding is when a manta ray feeds in a straight line then swiftly turning 360 back the other way. This is done repetitively along the ocean floor - zig-zagging through the water to scoop up as much food as possible. It can be pretty hectic to watch as sometimes the manta rays are really on the move and are very erratic like what they have been the last five days. . #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #photooftheday #picoftheday

11.01.2022 What a week! Epic manta ray mating chains, epic humpback whales, leopard shark, resident juvenile batfish almost every day, loggerhead turtle and countless green sea turtles! Here’s just a snippet of this past week during a manta ray mating chain. . taken on tour with @ningalooreefdive ... . #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday

11.01.2022 One of our resident manta rays Freckles with a large entourage of golden trevally. . #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #abcmyphoto #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #tauchenmagazin #yourshotphotographer

11.01.2022 Swipe to the next photo for a surprise! I couldn’t help myself... . Bernie watching a loggerhead turtle as the natural world slowly dies. ... . #berniesanders #bernie #berniememes #politics #politicalmemes #politicians #turtle #turtles #turtlesofinstagram # #saveourplanet #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #pictureoftheday #picoftheday @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

10.01.2022 Forever obsessed with these misunderstood animals. . #tigershark #tiger #shark #sharks #savesharks #saveoursharks #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #nature #photooftheday #picoftheday #abcmyphoto #seeaustralia #divemag #ausphotomag

09.01.2022 Manta ray of the year! By far one of the best manta ray swims I’ve ever had on the Ningaloo reef. Can’t explain my immense respect and appreciation for these animals enough. . #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #animals #fish #nature #photooftheday #abcmyphoto #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #tauchenmagazin #yourshotphotographer

09.01.2022 I love these little munchkins. Why? Because they’re the apex predators of the ocean. Because without sharks there would be no such thing as a healthy ocean ecosystem. Because they are unimaginably fascinating and unique with their incredible senses and abilities. Because they’ve been in our oceans for millions of years - perfecting ocean animal evolution. Because they come in all shapes, sizes, colours, patterns. Because every shark species is unique and has a specific purpos...e. Because they are so misunderstood to the point that we have baited hooks and nets to protect beach goers only for sharks to be caught and killed. Because they are helplessly being slaughtered across our oceans all for a tasteless bowl of soup. Because shark fishing is legal in Australia for the profit of fins and shark meat sold as flake at many fish and chipperies and we need to change that. Because we need to change the stigma on sharks. Because they need our help. Because they’re not a monster. They are beautiful and I love them more than anything. . #shark #sharks #savesharks #saveoursharks #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #picoftheday #abcmyphoto #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #seeaustralia

09.01.2022 Happy melanistic manta Monday! A melanistic manta ray, also commonly known as a ‘morph’ manta ray, is when a manta ray is completely black with white spots such as this one. Most other manta rays are black on top (often with white markings) and white on the bottom with black spots. . #melanistic #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #monday #mondays #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #nature #photooftheday #picoftheday #picoftheday @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

07.01.2022 I didn’t grow up on the ocean. I lived about as far away from it as you could imagine living in the north west of Canada. I was always fascinated by marine animals - as a child when I visited the cold pacific ocean in Canada as a child I was amazing even by star fish and crabs scurrying along the rocky beaches. So when I first experienced snorkelling and scuba diving in Australia when I was 11 years old I was truly blown away and felt even more drawn to it, even as a child. I...t’s a beautiful colourful alien world that I am still truly blown away by every day. I feel as though most humans are amazed and drawn to the ocean - otherwise why would the majority of the population live by the coast? If you love the ocean and appreciate it then don’t take it for granted. Do what you can to help protect it no matter how small the action you make is and know that everything you do makes a difference. My ever growing love for manta rays is one of the many reasons for my conservation based efforts and I hope to contribute to the protection of these animals. I hope you do too. . taken onboard @ningalooreefdive . #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #animals #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #yourshotphotographer #freediving #freedivingphotography @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

06.01.2022 Why should we be buying cotton, hemp, bamboo or other renewable clothing products over synthetic made ones? How does this potentially affect animals such as manta ray’s, whale sharks or whales? For one, humans need to source the synthetic material ie oil mining (we all know that we need to reduce this already). Secondly, once the clothing item is thrown out, it is non-biodegradable and is just as bad as other oil-made products such as plastic bottles or similar. Finally thoug...h, the thing that most people don’t even think about is when we do a load of washing. Those micro fibres coming off of your clothing and getting washed down the drain during a load of washing will eventually make its way into the oceans. For filter feeders such as manta rays they may ingest these fibres. No plastic or micro-plastics are good to ingest for any animal. Too much can potentially kill them - it’s not fair for the animal. Next time you decide to buy an item of clothing I urge you to consider the affects it may have on our wildlife and consider buying renewable made clothing or second hand clothing. (cotton is so much more comfortable anyways) . #plasticfree #plastic #plasticfreeoceans #plasticpollution #plasticfreeforthesea #pollution #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #nature #photooftheday #picoftheday

06.01.2022 Say ahhhhh Turtle checking itself out in the reflection of my camera dome. . #turtle #turtles #turtlesofinstagram #turtle # #savetheturtles #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #reef #photooftheday #abcmyphoto #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine... #yourshotphotographer #seeaustralia @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia See more

05.01.2022 It’s days like today that I can’t believe this is my job!!! Leopard shark, reef sharks, cuttlefish, baby batfish, turtles and humpback whales all in one day! I am definitely spoilt to say the least. . #whale #whales #whalewatching #whaleart #humpbackwhale #humpbackwhales #savethewhales #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday

05.01.2022 There are over 400 different species of sharks in our oceans and of these, only 3 species have caused human deaths with an average of 5 deaths worldwide a year. While sharks have a fearsome reputation they are not the monsters. On average, only 5 people per year have fatal encounters with sharks while there is an estimated 100 million or more sharks that are killed per year from shark finning. This is devastating for us and our oceans as we rely on these animals for the healt...h of our planet. . taken on tour with @ningalooreefdive . #shark #sharks #savesharks #saveoursharks #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #yourshotphotographer

05.01.2022 We are so invested and interested in what is beyond our earth in space and yet we have aliens right here on our own planet. There is so much that we don’t know about the ocean alien world including this beautiful manta ray. So much to explore and learn. Did you know that more people have visited the moon than to the deepest parts of our ocean?? . #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #alien #space #exloration #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #animals #fish #photooftheday #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #yourshotphotographer

05.01.2022 I feel extremely fortunate to have placed 3rd in the 2020 @australianphotographyawards Ecstatic doesn’t even come close to how I’m feeling after having this photo place and having another image shortlisted. I am absolutely over the moon with these results! Just over a year ago I moved to coral bay Ningaloo reef where I kickstarted my career as a professional underwater photographer. During this time I’ve entered into three different known photography competitions where I’ve h...ad one photo place as highly commended in the up and coming category, the second competition I didn’t place at all and then of course this competition. This has truly enlightened me on how much I have grown as a photographer and as an ocean advocator which I hope shows in my work. Even though I only have a small social media following I do hope that my photography and knowledge encourages people to make small or big life changes. This undoubtedly is the only real reason why I have social media and the only reason why I want to grow my following. It is animals such as this leopard shark that make me want to do better, to be better and ultimately protect life in the ocean world as well as the rest of the natural world since one cannot live without the other and neither can we. I was lucky enough to get this photo during the peak of COVID-19. Living in the tiny town of Coral Bay (with less than 100 residents at the time) our lockdown period consisted of many ocean adventures. This particular day we were searching in an area where manta rays are commonly present during the full moon but we saw none. Instead, the area was full of leopard shark action. I used this as an opportunity to challenge myself technically by experimenting with slower shutter speeds to capture the leopard sharks gracefully movements. With many unsuccessful attempts - this was one of the last frames I captured during this shoot. Please DM me for interest related to ordering this photograph as a print as it has not yet been released on my website emilieunderwayerphotography.com. @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia

05.01.2022 Humpback whale from the air. . Thanks again @nichodaniel for taking me up in the plane a while back! ... . #whale #whales #whalewatching #whalesofinstagram #whaleseason #humpbackwhale #humpbackwhales #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #picoftheday

04.01.2022 4 of the 7 porcupine rays that @ashkaras and I came across last week. The big one is a female and all the rest were males chasing her around in some sort of mating behaviour. Poor girl couldn’t escape the boys. . #porcupine #ray #rays #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #abcmyphoto #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #yourshotphotographer

04.01.2022 Yesterday was one of the most precious days of my life. Swimming with a humpback whale mother and calf then with the most magical manta rays. I couldn’t help but think these are some of the most sensational animals on this planet and we are responsible for the population decline of these animals as well as the rest of the earth’s natural beauties. This particular manta ray stole my heart as she truly danced in the crystal clear waters. When it was just her and I, she rose up ...from the ocean floor towards me and rolled onto her belly looking right at me eye to eye in curiosity for what felt like a lifetime not moving even slightly when I swam close to her. I found plastic floating near her and this broke my heart. I’m so truly sorry is what I told her, not just for our waste in her home, but for everything; everything that us humans do that impacts her and all other wildlife. And yet this manta ray trusted me being so close to her even though us humans can be so careless. In conclusion, I do not cry easily, but I cried my eyes out when I got back onto the boat for being able to witness everything that I did but also because I know that we don’t deserve this. Nature is too good to us humans and yet we are destroyers of it. We’ve been born into a world where it may be hard to protect it but we still can and we will. David Attenborough’s newest film on Netflix a life on our planet both devastated me and inspired me. Please watch it so you might feel the same. This decade may not have started so great for most people but this is the decade for so much change and for our planet. . taken on tour with @ningalooreefdive . #alifeonourplanet #davidattenborough #plastic #plasticpollution #netflix #ourplanetourhome #manta #mantaray #mantarays #ray #mantas #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #nature #photooftheday #picoftheday

03.01.2022 Oldie but a goodie of mine swipe across to see a painted version of my photo by @tegan_hill ! Epic! Thanks again Tegan for using my photo as inspiration . #shark #sharks #savesharks #shark #sharks #saveourfishes #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #painting #paintingoftheday #paintings #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fi...sh #reef #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #yourshotphotographer @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia See more

02.01.2022 Where the desert meets the sea. Even though we are land based we are so connected to our ocean and rely on them so much - for food, for medicine, for travel, for our own enjoyment and of course this is where the majority of our oxygen we breathe comes from. . #saveourplanet #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #nature #naturelovers #photooftheday #abcmyphoto #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #yourshotphotographer #aerialphotography #aerial #aerialview #beach #beachvibes #beachday #sand #waves #wave #desert #desertlife

02.01.2022 I don’t think words can expression how incredible this experience was. All I can say is we must take care of our earth if we want animals such as these to be around for future generations so they too can appreciate this beauty. Fight for the ocean, be passionate and be strong - we can save the ocean. . taken onboard @ningalooreefdive for @oceancollectivemedia ... . #humpbackwhale #humpbackwhales #whale #whales #whalewatching #marinemammals #savethewhales #saveourplanet #coralbay #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #nature #photooftheday #abcmyphoto #divemag #ausphotomag #ocean_magazine #yourshotphotographer

02.01.2022 Sharks are more valuable on a shark than off. . One of the best things you can do to protect sharks is to support tourism in places that are shark hotspots. Countries in south-east asia and Central America is where much of the shark finning industry is based. By travelling to these places you are directly protecting sharks and other marine life as without the tourism industry sharks would otherwise be hunted and fished. ... . It saddens me knowing that an animal as beautiful and tame as this vulnerable leopard shark is being fished only for its fins to extinction. . #shark #sharks #leopard #leopardshark #zebrashark #extinctionrebellion #extinction #extinctionisforever #biodiversity #savesharks #saveoursharks #saveourplanet #saveourfishes #ningaloo #ningalooreef #australia #westernaustralia #ocean #conservation #saveourocean #photography #photographersofinstagram #underwaterphotography #wildlifephotography #animalphotography #wildlife #animals #fish #nature #photooftheday @ Ningaloo Reef, Coral Bay - Western Australia