Shadows of the Pod
Two orcas travel side by side in the cold northern sea, their white patches glowing against the dark water. I waited quietly for the pair to line up, using black and white and a high ISO to embrace the grain and turn the moment into a simple study of shape, light and family.
Awards
Nature Photography Contest
2025Honorable Mention
Underwater
Non Professional
Honorable Mention
Animals
Non Professional
Nominee
Ocean
Non Professional
Shadows of the Pod
Two orcas travel side by side in the cold northern sea, their white patches glowing against the dark water. I waited quietly for the pair to line up, using black and white and a high ISO to embrace the grain and turn the moment into a simple study of shape, light and family.
About Artist
Gerardo Del Villar
I am an explorer and lifelong ocean lover drawn to powerful, misunderstood animals. From sharks to orcas and other great predators, I’ve spent years seeking encounters that teach me respect, humility, and wonder. My images come from that passion a desire to understand these creatures up close and to share their stories so others can see them with the same fascination I feel.
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