Rachel Moore’s shot 'In Her Shadow' captures the intimate connection between a humpback whale mother and her calf, resting beneath the water’s surface
Photographed in the turquoise waters of Mo’orea, French Polynesia, Rachel Moore’s shot – In Her Shadow – captures the intimate connection between a humpback whale mother and her calf, resting beneath the water’s surface.
“I was able to photograph this tender moment of the baby nestled beneath its mother,” says 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, one of the world’s largest wildlife photography print sales. It features works from more than 200 leading wildlife and nature photographers, but also gives a platform to new, emerging creatives in an aim to foster greater inclusion.
Each print sold by the fundraiser is priced at $125, with all net proceeds going directly to Conservation International, a non-profit that works globally to protect biodiversity, restore forests and support communities that are dependent on nature.
“We need to reestablish our frayed connection to nature in order to value and protect it. This is where imagery is so powerful,” said Dr. M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International. “These stunning, unique prints from world-renowned and deeply committed photographers offer us a chance to bring nature into our homes, while 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. Pie Aerts, a Dutch documentary photographer and one of the initiative’s founders, described it as more than just a fundraiser: “It’s a platform for connection, consciousness and hope in a time of crisis,” he said.
“We’ve witnessed how art can spark action,” added 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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