Annika Dahlberg, Giants in the blue (ANIMAL & NATURE 2026)

These images were all captured in the deep blue waters of Niue. It showcases the different behaviours of the curious humpback whales. The strong bond between a mother and calf and her protectiveness. The curiosity of a juvenile male as the last rays of the sun cuts through the water. The incredible moment when a juvenile female approaches and blows a thick cloud of bubbles through her blowholes. The behaviour of these whales will never cease to amaze me.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.