Staring down the lens
Three manatees pause mid-ascent, locking eyes with the photographer as they rise to the surface for a breath—curious, calm, and unmistakably aware.
Staring down the lens
Three manatees pause mid-ascent, locking eyes with the photographer as they rise to the surface for a breath—curious, calm, and unmistakably aware.
Awards
Color Photography Contest
2025Nominee
Underwater
Professional
Staring down the lens
Three manatees pause mid-ascent, locking eyes with the photographer as they rise to the surface for a breath—curious, calm, and unmistakably aware.
About Artist
Valentina Cucchiara
Biologist, professional diver, underwater camera operator and photographer with 30 years experience in oceans, submerged caves and all types of underwater environments, Valentina works in productions of documentaries, movies, tv series and commercials. In her spare time she offers her skills to conservation projects around the world, such as Cenotes Urbanos, Manta Mexico Caribe, Grupo Tortugueros de las Californias, Healthy reefs, Sea Shepherd and more.
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