A Symbiosis of Myth and Reality
Photographer
Junya Higashi
Category
Fine Art Photography - Open Theme
Company
Submission Group
Amateur
Year
2026
Country / Region:
Japan
This image captures a breathtaking moment of connection between the wild dynamic of a dolphin pod and a graceful mermaid gliding alongside them. Swimming in perfect unison, they blur the lines between folklore and natural history. The underwater particles catch the ambient light like a field of stars, transforming the deep ocean into a celestial stage where myth and reality seamlessly coexist.
Credits
Photographer / Company
Jeff Hartlage
Category
Nature Photography - Golden Hour
Country / Region
United States
Photographer / Company
Alessia Santambrogio
Category
Special Category - Event Photography
Country / Region
Italy
Photographer / Company
Satheesh Nair
Category
Nature Photography - Landscapes
Country / Region
India
Photographer / Company
Paloma Serra
Category
Fine Art Photography - People
Country / Region
Spain