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Matt Dutile

Matt Dutile

Whale Sharks of Cenderawasih Bay

Cenderawasih Bay in Papua is a rare incubator habitat for whale sharks. Hundreds gather in the gentle tropical waters. Papuan fisherman on floating 'bagan' platforms have a symbiotic relationship with the aquatic megafauna. They feed them bi-catch, which attracts larger fish for their nets.

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About Artist

Matt Dutile

NYC-based photographer and director Matt Dutile is on a mission to see the world; from the high altitudes of the Himalayas and deciduous baobab forests of Madagascar, to the crown-molding covered walls of Park Ave and homestead kitchens of Hudson Valley. He grew up in a small New Hampshire farm town before venturing west seeking buried treasure, as most explorers do. He’s a problem solver and storyteller, an experience maker, and moment creator. Sometimes he rhymes. Mostly he smiles.

Matt Dutile

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Landscapes, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street, Travel, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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