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Rachel Moore’s photograph titled *In Her Shadow* beautifully reveals the close bond shared between a humpback whale mother and her calf as they rest beneath the ocean’s surface. Taken in the crystal-clear turquoise waters surrounding Mo’orea in French Polynesia, the image highlights a tender moment where the newborn calf nestles closely under its mother.
Moore explains the significance of this scene: “I was able to photograph this tender moment of the baby nestled beneath its mother. 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.” Her photograph is included in Edition Hope, the 2025 edition of Prints for Wildlife, which is among the world’s largest sales of wildlife photography prints. This initiative features contributions from over 200 prominent wildlife and nature photographers and also provides a stage for emerging artists, promoting greater diversity and inclusion in the field.
Proceeds from the sale of each print, priced at $125, are directed entirely to Conservation International, a non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding biodiversity, restoring forests, and supporting communities that depend on natural environments. Dr. M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International, highlights the importance of reconnecting with nature through visual art: “We need to reestablish our frayed connection to nature in order to value and protect it. This is where imagery is so powerful. 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 its inception in 2020, Prints for Wildlife has raised over £1.6 million to support conservation efforts worldwide. Pie Aerts, a Dutch documentary photographer and one of the initiative’s founders, describes the project as more than a fundraiser: “It’s a platform for connection, consciousness and hope in a time of crisis.” Marion Payr, another co-founder, adds, “We’ve witnessed how art can spark action. 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.”
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