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
AYUMI KAWAKAMI
Category
Nature Photography - Macro
Country / Region
Japan
Photographer / Company
Stephan Romer
Category
Nature Photography - Landscapes
Country / Region
New Zealand
Photographer / Company
Krzysztof Muskalski
Category
Black & White Photography - Landscapes
Country / Region
Poland
Photographer / Company
Alexey Morkvashentsev
Category
Nature Photography - Wildlife
Country / Region
Switzerland