This photograph captures one of the ocean’s most mesmerising sights — two manta rays gliding effortlessly through the waters of the southern Great Barrier Reef. With wingspans stretching up to 5 metres, these gentle giants are both powerful and impossibly graceful.
Shot at Lady Elliot Island, often referred to as the Home of the Mantas in Australia, this location offers some of the most reliable manta ray encounters in the country. With its rich plankton flow and protected marine sanctuary status, the island is a year-round haven for these curious and intelligent creatures.