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Gentle Giants

Each winter, Maui's warm waters become the haven for Humpback whales. Here, life grows quickly in quiet trust - guided, protected and taught through closeness. Like us, these gentle giants grow with care and patience.

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Black & White Photo Contest

2026

Honorable Mention

Nature

Professional

Nominee

Wildlife

Professional

Gentle Giants

Each winter, Maui's warm waters become the haven for Humpback whales. Here, life grows quickly in quiet trust - guided, protected and taught through closeness. Like us, these gentle giants grow with care and patience.

About Artist

Aaron Lynton

Aaron is and award winning photographer and filmmaker who specializes in astrophotography, action-sports, landscapes and ocean art. He was born in Atlanta, Ga and currently resides in Maui, Hawaii. Aaron has a B.F.A in Film & Television from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD, 2010), and is a PADI Dive Master, and a F.I.I. Level 1 freediver. He loves to play with light and movement, as well as capture special moods, moments and environments. Aaron is eco-minded and wants his art to evoke emotion and hopes to visually transport the viewer, as well as promote positive awareness of the ocean and the world surrounding us.

Aaron Lynton

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Astro, Event & Wedding, Landscapes, Nature, Photojournalism, Sports, Travel, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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