Hawksbill turtle above the reef – an underwater photograph from the Red Sea by Laura Georgi Tier- und Ladschaftsfotografie

A hawksbill turtle glides close to the edge of the reef, its front flippers spread wide like wings. Photographed from behind and slightly from below, its carapace fills the lower half of the frame – covered in algae, in shades of olive, ochre and brown, each horny scute clearly defined against the next. The same net-like pattern in cream and dark brown is visible on the flippers.

To the left lies the reef, densely covered in soft corals, with shoals of small fish swimming amongst them. To the right, the open blue expanse stretches out, with rays of sunlight streaming down from above. It is precisely this contrast that defines the image: life and structure on one side, vastness and depth on the other – and the animal in between, on its way from one to the other.

Hawksbill turtles are classified as critically endangered; encounters such as this are rare and require distance and tranquillity.

As a wall art piece, this motif brings colour and a sense of space to maritime-themed, light and modern interiors – living rooms, bathrooms, medical practices, spa and wellness areas, diving schools and hotels. On acrylic glass, the blue appears particularly clear and vibrant, whilst on canvas it has a softer appearance.

A gift for divers, snorkellers, travellers to Egypt and anyone committed to protecting the oceans.

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