A Mother's Wake
Photographer
GoNagai
Category
Nature Photography - Underwater
Company
Submission Group
Professional
Year
2026
Country / Region:
Japan
Every winter, humpback whales return to the warm waters of Okinawa, Japan, to give birth and raise their calves. Respecting their space and keeping a careful distance, I witnessed a quiet moment as a calf followed its mother across the sea. Their journey spoke not of spectacle, but of trust, protection, and the enduring bond between parent and child.
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Category
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Country / Region
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Photographer / Company
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Category
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Country / Region
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Photographer / Company
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Category
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Country / Region
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Category
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Country / Region
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