WINNERS

Balleneo, Balleneo

  • Photographer
    Joss Sanchez, Mexico
  • Prize
    Silver Winner in Nature/Animal

One day in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, I boarded a boat with Captain Don Gume. I enjoyed a spectacular sunrise and saw a turtle swimming. Although I longed to see whales, none appeared. Upon returning to land, we heard on the radio: "Whale 200 miles from La Barra." Don Gume accelerated, and we spotted whales in the distance. I prepared my camera, when suddenly, a whale jumped in front of us. I screamed with excitement. I developed the roll and found the moment frozen: nature gave us a magical moment.