Face to Face
Photographed in the deep waters off Isla Guadalupe, a great white shark approaches head-on, framed by striped pilot fish. I held position and waited for this direct encounter, using black and white to isolate its face in the dark water and reveal a calm, curious predator rather than a monster.
Awards
Nature Photography Contest
2025Honorable Mention
Underwater
Non Professional
Nominee
Ocean
Non Professional
Face to Face
Photographed in the deep waters off Isla Guadalupe, a great white shark approaches head-on, framed by striped pilot fish. I held position and waited for this direct encounter, using black and white to isolate its face in the dark water and reveal a calm, curious predator rather than a monster.
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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