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A humpback whale and its calf swim through the waters of Tonga. Diving with whales in Tonga requires special permits, so Skovranova free dives, which she says is a natural addition to much of her work. PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAELA SKOVRANOVA![]() |
A humpback whale calf relaxes in the water in Tonga. Skovranova likes maintaining organic elements that come with photographing underwater. “I keep the images very much as they are with all the wonderful things that float around,” she says. PHOTOGRAPH BY![]() |
A humpback whale calf plays just below the surface in Tonga. Skovranova primarily stays in shallow waters when she photographs, which allows her to free dive while she works. PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAELA SKOVRANOVA![]() |
Skovranova moved from Slovakia to Australia when she was just 13 years old. She was not a good swimmer and was scared of the ocean, but her curiosity and her camera propelled her to face her fears. PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAELA SKOVRANOVA![]() |
The coral reef spawns in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. “The ocean is really different everywhere I go, so it is always a new learning experience,” she says. PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAELA SKOVRANOVA![]() |
The sun sets over Antarctica. Skovranova hopes her images encourage people to form connections with the ocean and feel the presence of the sea all around them. PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAELA SKOVRANOVA![]() |
In 2017, Skovranova traveled to Antarctica for the first time. An algae bloom made for limited visibility and poor conditions, she says, but it was still among the most magical trips she’s taken. “Antarctica takes time and patience to do it justice,” she![]() |