Marc Alexander, Shoot for the stars (BLACK & WHITE 2023)

A Spotted Eagle Ray shoots up from the depths towards the sky, the starry texture on its back slowly makes the transition from day to night the higher it rises. Each photo taken in sequence during a powerful flapping display by this underwater giant whilst soaring upwards from the abyss. Photo location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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