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A Silent Passing

A spotted eagle ray glides through a seagrass meadow. Monochrome tones blur the boundary between surface and depth, giving the scene an almost terrestrial presence, serving as a reminder that the worlds above and below water are deeply connected.

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Black & White Photo Contest

2026

Nominee

Wildlife

Professional

A Silent Passing

A spotted eagle ray glides through a seagrass meadow. Monochrome tones blur the boundary between surface and depth, giving the scene an almost terrestrial presence, serving as a reminder that the worlds above and below water are deeply connected.

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Mia Stawinski

Underwater & Topside Photographer

Mia Stawinski

Photographic Areas of Focus

Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Netherlands

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