logo

Return to Gallery

Vadim Belakhov

Vadim Belakhov

Daydreamer

An adult Port Jackson Shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni) basks in the sunlight of the shallows. As nocturnal hunters, they usually rest under ledges during the day or swim away quickly. This one, however, was enjoying the sun in just 2 m of water, allowing me to approach and capture the moment.

Underwater

About Artist

Vadim Belakhov

I am a certified freediver and underwater photographer based in Melbourne, Australia. Photography has been a long-standing passion of mine, and about five years ago I combined it with another passion—freediving—turning breath-hold diving into both my way of exploring the underwater world and my creative tool. Whether I am travelling or diving locally in Port Phillip Bay, I focus on telling visual stories that show you do not need to be a scuba diver to experience the extraordinary beauty the ocean has to offer.

Vadim Belakhov

Photographic Areas of Focus

Macro, Underwater

Location

Australia

Related Entries

View All Entries

Vadim Belakhov

Vadim Belakhov

Underwater

Kristof Goovaerts

Kristof Goovaerts

Underwater

Vadim Belakhov

Vadim Belakhov

Underwater

logo

Contests

Info

FAQ & RulesTerms of UsePrivacy Policy

Links

Facebook

Instagram

Contact Us

© Creative Resource Collective, LLC 2026. All Rights Reserved.

reFocus Awards is managed by Creative Resource Collective, LLC.

Learn More

Creative Resource Collective, LLC.