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Ethereal Flight

A Wilson’s storm petrel lifts off the Antarctic waters, its wings skimming the surface as it ascends with effortless grace. The monochrome tones capture the contrast between shadow and light, echoing the bird’s ethereal dance with wind and wave.

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Black & White Photo Contest

2025

Honorable Mention

Fine Art

Non Professional

Nominee

Wildlife

Non Professional

Nominee

Nature

Non Professional

Ethereal Flight

A Wilson’s storm petrel lifts off the Antarctic waters, its wings skimming the surface as it ascends with effortless grace. The monochrome tones capture the contrast between shadow and light, echoing the bird’s ethereal dance with wind and wave.

About Artist

Elisa Chan

Elisa is a wildlife photographer, diver, and snowboarder. After a decade+ career leading design research and beta programs in consumer technology, she has stepped away to fully immerse herself in her passion for capturing nature imagery. Now, she is focusing on wildlife photography, conservation, sustainability and mentoring climate tech startups, while learning more about the needs of the climate, sustainability and conservation spaces. She is driven by a mission to connect people with the natural world and inspire a more sustainable future.

Elisa Chan

Photographic Areas of Focus

Nature, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Australia

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