Escorts of the Open Sea
An oceanic whitetip shark glides through the open water surrounded by pilot fish. I waited for the moment when the group aligned toward the camera, using black and white to isolate their shapes against the dark sea and show the quiet elegance of a predator and its escorts.
Awards
Nature Photography Contest
2025Nominee
Wild Portraits
Non Professional
Escorts of the Open Sea
An oceanic whitetip shark glides through the open water surrounded by pilot fish. I waited for the moment when the group aligned toward the camera, using black and white to isolate their shapes against the dark sea and show the quiet elegance of a predator and its escorts.
About Artist
Gerardo Del Villar
I am an explorer and lifelong ocean lover drawn to powerful, misunderstood animals. From sharks to orcas and other great predators, I’ve spent years seeking encounters that teach me respect, humility, and wonder. My images come from that passion a desire to understand these creatures up close and to share their stories so others can see them with the same fascination I feel.
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