Photographer Spends 25 Years To Capture The Magnificent Beauty Of Whales And Dolphins

British photographer Christopher Swann has devoted over 25 years to capturing breathtaking images of whales and dolphins, revealing his deep connection with these magnificent marine creatures. Swann’s photographs, showcased in stunning detail, are a testament to his passion and knowledge of cetaceans. 

“I love the beauty and perfection of the sea,” Swann told mymodernmet. “Cetaceans epitomise that, and nothing is more perfect than any cetacean underwater, but whales are really special. To see animals so huge yet so graceful, so at ease and at one with their surroundings, is exquisite.” 

Swann has spent years leading whale and dolphin-watching tours across the world. However, he has decided to step away from this career in order to focus solely on his incredible photography. His images remind us that despite their size, these peaceful creatures have the power to evoke a remarkable sense of tranquility in us. 

Christopher Swann is a British photographer who takes majestic pictures of whales and dolphins “I have been looking at whales for the last 25 years,” he says. “It is what I do almost every day”

“I have been looking at whales for the last 25 years,” he says. “It is what I do almost every day”



“I love the beauty and perfection of the sea. Cetaceans epitomise that”



“Nothing is more perfect than any cetacean underwater, but whales are really special”


“To see animals so huge yet so graceful, so at ease and at one with their surroundings, is exquisite”



“I have been at sea sailing since I was 17 (40 years ago)”



“I ran whale-watching holidays, first in the Hebrides, and then in the Canary Islands”



“I have spent all that time getting to know many species and how they react, how to get yourself in the right place, etc”



“I would love to be able to devote my time to whale photography”



“Running [whale-watching] trips means…endlessly putting other people in the perfect position for a photo while I can only watch”



“For a few years, I would like to try and take better photos, and that means I must concentrate on that”



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