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Ruud Stelten

Ruud Stelten

The gentle giant

A hungry whale shark emerges from the deep waters of the Maldives to feed on plankton near the surface

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One Shot Photo Contest

2026

Nominees

Wildlife

Non Professional

The gentle giant

A hungry whale shark emerges from the deep waters of the Maldives to feed on plankton near the surface

About Artist

Ruud Stelten

I have been taking photos for over a decade, and photography has become one of my biggest passions. In 2017, I decided to combine photography with my other passion: scuba diving. I am constantly traveling and have dived all around the world to capture as much of our oceans' beauty as possible. When I'm not diving, I love to photograph expansive landscapes, the night sky, and special scenes in unknown places.

Ruud Stelten

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Landscapes, Nature, Travel, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Netherlands

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