In Focus: A Heartwarming Encounter Beneath the Waves – Uplifting News

Photographed in the soothing turquoise waters of Mo’orea, French Polynesia, Rachel Moore’s shot – In Her Shadow – gracefully captures the intimate connection between a humpback whale mother and her calf, resting gently beneath the water’s surface.

“I was able to photograph this tender moment of the baby nestled beneath its mother,” shares Moore. “At this age, calves have limited control over their buoyancy and will often use their mothers like a weight belt to help them stay submerged and safe.”

Moore’s image is part of Edition Hope, the 2025 return of Prints for Wildlife, a heartfelt initiative showcasing one of the world’s largest wildlife photography print sales. It features works from more than 200 talented wildlife and nature photographers, while also extending a warm welcome to emerging creatives, fostering a greater sense of inclusion.

Each print sold in this compassionate fundraiser is priced at $125, with all net proceeds lovingly directed to Conservation International, a dedicated non-profit organization working globally to nurture biodiversity, restore forests, and support communities intertwined with nature.

“We need to reestablish our frayed connection to nature in order to value and protect it. This is where imagery is so powerful,” reflects Dr. M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International. “These stunning and unique prints from world-renowned, deeply committed photographers offer us a precious opportunity to bring nature into our homes, contributing meaningfully to its protection for the benefit of all life on our planet.”

Since 2020, Prints for Wildlife has raised over £1.6 million for conservation efforts. Pie Aerts, a Dutch documentary photographer and one of the initiative’s founders, beautifully describes it as more than just a fundraiser: “It’s a platform for connection, consciousness, and hope in a time of crisis,” he says.

“We’ve witnessed how art can spark action,” adds Marion Payr, one of Aerts’ co-founders. “We know many people feel powerless in the face of these changes. But there is power in photography. There is power in community. And above all, there is still hope.”

Main image: Rachel Moore

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