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Sea of Rays

Every year the Coasts off Baja California Sur presence a beautiful aggregation, as thousands of Mobula rays (Mobula munkiana) gather and form a Sea of rays. Shot free diving in the Sea of Cortes with a fisheye lens from above

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2025

Nominee

Underwater

Professional

Sea of Rays

Every year the Coasts off Baja California Sur presence a beautiful aggregation, as thousands of Mobula rays (Mobula munkiana) gather and form a Sea of rays. Shot free diving in the Sea of Cortes with a fisheye lens from above

About Artist

Juan Camilo Mora

Colombian biologist, expedition leader, educator and UW photographer. My passion for nature began early and has only deepened with time. Through photography, I’ve found a way to speak for the voiceless, using my camera to raise awareness, educate, and inspire a deeper connection with the natural world. From the ocean’s depths to remote wild places, I aim to tell stories that matter, stories that protect, awaken, and honor life.

Juan Camilo Mora

Photographic Areas of Focus

Aerial, Landscapes, Macro, Nature, Travel, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Colombia

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