A green sea turtle glides through the seagrass, bathed in sunlight by Laura Georgi Tier- und Ladschaftsfotografie

A green sea turtle glides sideways across the frame; above her, rays of sunlight pierce the water’s surface, casting a bright pattern against the blue. Beneath her lies the vegetation-covered seabed. Her outstretched front flippers, with their net-like scale pattern, are at the heart of the movement.

Turtles do not swim; they fly underwater. The stroke of the front flippers functions like a wingbeat and is so economical that the animals cover long distances almost effortlessly. In this way, green sea turtles migrate back and forth between feeding grounds and nesting beaches, often over hundreds of kilometres. They apparently use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate.

The motif is serene without being empty. It suits spaces where people are meant to find peace: bedrooms, surgery rooms, therapy and yoga rooms, waiting areas. The rays of light give the image direction without making it restless.

On acrylic glass, the rays of light take on a sheen and depth; on canvas, the atmosphere becomes softer and more tranquil. A gift for people going through a period of change, for divers and for anyone who enjoys images where there is no sense of urgency.

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