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In all my time shooting underwater photography, I've never had such an amazing encounter with turtles like this. In January this year, I headed to Hawaii to really focus on my nature photography. We had this magic day at Pipeline where the water was pristine and the swell was small enough to allow the Green Turtles to feed off the reef. Since photographing them this day, I'm hooked on capturing these wonderful little eagles of the sea. Photo: Craig Parry
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Humpback whales, Tahiti. Photo: Ben Thouard.
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This image was my first black and white image that I had printed. In 2013, this was the most exciting image that I had captured. To date, it has won two competitions and has been awarded silver at the Australian Institute of Photography Awards. Photo: Craig Parry
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Whales around Moorea. Photo: Tim Mckenna
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Dolphins graced the Rincon Classic this year. The kids on the beach were especially intrigued. Photo: Aroyan/lowtiderising.com
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TURTLE. Oahu, Hawaii. Photo: Lucia Griggi
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Dark days ahead for these majestic creatures. Photo:Matt Shepherd
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Plenty of turtles freaking the lineup. Photo: Jack Dekort
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Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, Hulopoe Bay. Photo: Quincy Dein.
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The most peaceful place on earth, where all creatures come together. Photo: Adam Duffy.
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Another great thing to do while the waves are flat. Chase turtles on the reefs. Photo: Nick Lavecchia
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Snorkeling with whale sharks off Coral Bay in Western Australia was both remarkable and humbling, for these gentle creatures make the biggest of humans look tiny. Photo: Lia Barrett
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A Caribbean reef shark that has been observed living with a fishing hook in its mouth for over a decade. Photo: Lia Barrett
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Dolphins breach the surface. Photo: Clare Plueckhahn.
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This image from four years ago grew my passion into capturing marine animals in their own environment. I love the interaction I get with dolphins. I spend a lot of my time now swimming and photographing these amazing creatures. Photo: Craig Parry
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Look but don't touch. Photo: Tondo
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I added this image because I love the mood attached to it. I head to this place when the water is clear enough. I discovered this reef 100m off the beach in Byron Bay and I'm always blown away by the interaction I get by the sea life here. Photo: Craig Parry
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Turtle at Honolua Bay. Photo: Matt Dunbar
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A couple of Rainbow Runners followed me around for hours. This species can grow to become some of the toughest fish in the sea. Photo: John Maher
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I purchased this turtle for $5 from a local fisherman that had him sitting in the front of his canoe lying on its back. The turtle was meant to be lunch. I had mixed feelings about purchasing and releasing the turtle, but could not resist the urge to set it free. I fear that in purchasing the turtle I may promote a new business of turtle sales by local fishermen to soft/sympathetic surfers.
Animals are amazing. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to be in the line up when a whale slowly cruises by, you know that there’s nothing quite like it. The grace of something so incredibly big isn’t something easily described. It’s as though, instead of the whale swimming through the ocean, the ocean knows to move out of the whale’s way. Turtles float under their shells looking like they should be more clumsy and awkward than they are. Dolphins and seals display incredible curiosity and playfulness. That’s one of the greatest things about surfing: sharing the ocean with all manner of incredible creatures.
