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Kohola Queen

In the vast silence of the ocean, where survival is not guaranteed, the mother's protectiveness becomes a sacred vow. Her watchfulness reflects this unwavering dedication. Taken legally under federal permit NMFS #26727

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Color Photography Contest

2025

Nominee

Wildlife

Professional

Kohola Queen

In the vast silence of the ocean, where survival is not guaranteed, the mother's protectiveness becomes a sacred vow. Her watchfulness reflects this unwavering dedication. Taken legally under federal permit NMFS #26727

About Artist

Aaron Lynton

Aaron Lynton is an award-winning fine-art photographer and filmmaker based on Maui, Hawaiʻi. His work explores the natural world through light, movement, scale, and the relationship between life and its environment. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Lynton earned a B.F.A. in Film and Television from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and is a PADI Divemaster and F.I.I. Level 1 freediver. Working across ocean, wildlife, landscape, and night photography, he is drawn to fleeting moments and environments that reveal a sense of wonder, stillness, and scale. Through his photography, Lynton seeks to move beyond documentation—to create images that evoke emotion, transport the viewer, and inspire a deeper connection to the natural world.

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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