Tim Burgess, Fehurihi (ANIMAL 2024)

In the embrace of the oceans largest fish, I found a world where humans were mere guests in the kingdom of whale sharks. With each graceful glide, I felt fully accepted into their realm, a serene underwater sanctuary. Capturing these moments was like stepping into another planet. It felt as though they accepted me as a guest in their space as they continued circling me feeding on plankton before disappearing into the abyss. This moment will remain one of the most surreal experiences Ive ever experienced in nature.

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